{"id":12251,"date":"2025-08-03T07:20:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T07:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=12251"},"modified":"2026-01-06T09:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:48:04","slug":"export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-2019-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-2019-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Windows Live Mail Contacts to Outlook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a huge collection of contact databases in your Windows Live Mail and searching for a swift solution to migrate contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook? Keep reading this post, which will give you two easy ways to export Windows Live contacts to Outlook. This write-up will describe both manual and expert solutions to import contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook.<\/p>\n<p>Windows Live Mail was once a popular email client, but as Microsoft discontinued it, many users are now switching to Outlook for better security and advanced features. Users also want to access their contacts in Outlook; they&#8217;ll need to export and import properly. To help those users, we have come up with two effective approaches to move contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook. Now, before we start the process, let us first understand why this move can benefit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"red-border\">\n<h2>Why Migrate Contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons why users need to export contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook provides advanced email and contact management features.<\/li>\n<li>Outlook has better security features, ensuring your data remains safe.<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft no longer supports Windows Live Mail, making it outdated.<\/li>\n<li>Outlook syncs easily with Microsoft 365, allowing better integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s explore the different ways to export Windows Live Mail contacts to Outlook.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Export Windows Live Mail Address Book to Outlook Free?<\/h2>\n<p>The Export option in the Windows Live Mail email client allows you to export your contacts to either a Comma Separated Values (.CSV) or a Business Card (.VCF) file format. As the Microsoft Outlook application only supports Comma Separated Values, you&#8217;ll need a CSV file with exported Windows Live Mail contacts for the manual solution (.CSV).<\/p>\n<p>Follow the below steps to transfer Windows Live Mail contacts to Outlook;<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Windows Live Mail, go to <strong>Contacts &gt;&gt;<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Export <\/strong>and choose <strong>comma-separated values (CSV)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2022-05-31T122733.784-1.png\" alt=\"open WLM \" width=\"547\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2022-05-31T122733.784-1.png 1048w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2022-05-31T122733.784-1-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Browse<\/strong> the destination Path to save the resultant data file select and enter the File Name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-2.png\" alt=\"export Windows Live Mail Contacts to Outlook\" width=\"543\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Select the required contacts from the list and then click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-3.png\" alt=\"click finish\" width=\"543\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Next, Run Outlook, go to the <strong>File <\/strong>tab and click <strong>Open &amp; Export &gt; Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12327 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/o1-1-1.png\" alt=\"click on open &amp; export\" width=\"448\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Select<strong> Import from another program or file<\/strong> and then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-5.png\" alt=\"import Windows Live Mail Contacts to Outlook\" width=\"451\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Select<strong> Comma Separated Values<\/strong>\u00a0and then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-export-windows-live-mail-contacts-to-outlook-6.png\" alt=\"choose import a program\" width=\"451\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. <strong>Browse<\/strong> and upload the CSV file you created earlier and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/173f91f2-9471-45ce-bdb0-1659252f9cec.png\" alt=\"Browse and upload the CSV file\" width=\"439\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Select the required Contacts from the Outlook mailbox folders and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/c619ad8a-867c-4ce2-bcc6-174a7876367a.png\" alt=\"Select the required Contacts from the Outlook\" width=\"437\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Lastly, click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23ae1ddb-e0fb-4f99-8f27-61d6d2063ae9.png\" alt=\"click Finish to export Windows live mail contacts to Outlook\" width=\"436\" height=\"344\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Done! By the above procedure, Windows Live Mail Contacts export to Outlook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>This method is worth trying, but it\u2019s important to remember that it requires both Microsoft Outlook and Windows Live Mail to be installed on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>For beginners, the process can become confusing and frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>For more easy and simple process, refer to the below solution.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Export Windows Live Mail Contacts to Outlook Automatically?<\/h2>\n<p>If the manual solution doesn&#8217;t work as per your need, try using the <strong>Advik <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/windows-live\/converter.html\">Windows Live Mail Converter<\/a><\/strong>. It can easily fetch the contact folder from your installed Windows Live Mail profile on the system and export it into .csv file. It allows you to export all contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook at once. The software is one of the best utilities at the present time without making any changes in its address book field. The best part of this tool is that it maintains the key elements of the contact file while exporting it to another platform.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the free download button and check the complete procedure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/dl\/advik-windows-live-mail-converter.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Download-Button-e1525685682329.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/buy\/windows-live\/converter.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/buy-now-button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Steps to Export Contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the above-suggested software on your computer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-live-mail-to-csv1start.png\" alt=\"launch the tool\" width=\"700\" height=\"581\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select your Windows Live Mail profile or mailbox data and then click Next.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows1.png\" alt=\"select WLM profile\" width=\"700\" height=\"581\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the contact folders from the WLM mailbox folder and press the<strong> Next<\/strong> button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-live-mail-to-csv1.png\" alt=\"choose contacts folder\" width=\"703\" height=\"582\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>CSV<\/strong> as a saving option from the list of multiple options as shown below.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-live-mail-to-csv2.png\" alt=\"choose csv\" width=\"704\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the desired <strong>destination path<\/strong> &amp; click <strong>Next<\/strong> to start the process.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-live-mail-to-csv3-1.png\" alt=\"choose destination location\" width=\"705\" height=\"584\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Exporting of Windows Live Mail Contacts to CSV file has began.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-live-mail-to-csv4.png\" alt=\"export windows live mail contacts to outlook\" width=\"702\" height=\"582\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, Run MS Outlook and click <strong>Open &amp; Export &gt;&gt; Import\/Export<\/strong> option.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/o1-1.png\" alt=\"import Windows Live Mail Contacts to Outlook\" width=\"488\" height=\"438\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Outlook will start importing all the contacts from the CSV file.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check all your Windows Live Mail contacts in Outlook once the process gets completed.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch How to Import Contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe class=\"loading-lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/img4\/play.png\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f6Evcf8FdAw\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"red-border\">\n<h3>Benefits of Using an Automated Solution<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Auto-loads your Contacts from your configured Windows Live Mail profile.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer an unlimited number of Windows Live Mail contacts to Outlook at once.<\/li>\n<li>Preserves all the contact key details such as name, and email address while exporting.<\/li>\n<li>Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/export-emails-from-windows-live-mail-to-outlook\/\">import Windows Live Mail emails to Outlook<\/a> with complete attachments.<\/li>\n<li>Convert contacts to Outlook PST, CSV, or vCard format as per your needs.<\/li>\n<li>Supports Outlook versions 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007 with ease.<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly tool that requires no technical expertise to operate.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures a 100% secure transfer process without losing any contact details.<\/li>\n<li>Also, compatible with any latest or previous Windows operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Concluding Words<\/h3>\n<p>Hopefully, now it is clear to you how to transfer contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook. Here, we have also given a manual solution to export Windows Live Mail contacts to Outlook. You can choose any method that is most suitable for you. However, with an automated solution, you can easily move contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook without facing any issues.<\/p>\n<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q1. Do I need both Windows Live Mail and Outlook installed to transfer contacts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, both applications need to be installed on the same system. However, if you export your contacts as CSV file, you only need Outlook installed for the import.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. How do I import selected contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The advik Software offers advanced filter options to export only selected contacts from Windows Live Mail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. Can I run this tool on Windows 11?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, you can run this application on any Windows based system including Win 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a huge collection of contact databases in your Windows Live Mail and searching for a swift solution to migrate contacts from Windows Live Mail to Outlook? Keep reading this post, which will give you two easy ways to export Windows Live contacts to Outlook. 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