How to Export vCard Contacts to CSV: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Contact information can be saved and shared via virtual contact cards, or vCards. To use vCard contacts in spreadsheets or other programs, you can sometimes need to export them into a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file. We'll tell you how to export your vCard contacts to a CSV file in this article.
Why Export vCard into CSV Format?
Contacts and other tabular data can be stored in the commonly used CSV file format, which works with various programs like Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and CRM software. By exporting vCards to CSV format, your contact data can be readily manipulated and arranged in a spreadsheet.
Method 1: Utilizing Google Contacts
You can quickly export your contacts in CSV format from Google Contacts if linked to your Google account.
First steps: Log into Google Contacts:
Go to Google Contacts.
Use your Google account to log in.
Second step: Select Your Contacts:
You can view all of your saved contacts by clicking on "Contacts" or "Labels" from the left-hand side.
Three steps: Export Contacts:
From the menu on the left, select the "More" button (three vertical dots).
Choose Export from the drop-down option.
Select the Export Format:
Select Google CSV (to be used with a Google account) or CSV (to be used with Microsoft Outlook or other programs) based on your requirements.
Press the "Export" button to create and save the CSV document.
Using the online tool from vCard to CSV Converter
Online converters are available if you want to convert a vCard (.vcf) file to CSV.
Get a Converter:
Search for online VCF to CSV Exporter tools (e.g., DataVare VCF to CSV Exporter Tool).
Put your vCard here:
To upload your .vcf file, click the "Upload" button or choose the option.
Choose CSV as the output format.
Get the CSV file here:
A download link for the CSV file will be provided by the program when the conversion is complete. Get it and store it on your PC.
In conclusion
The process of exporting vCard contacts to CSV is simple and can be done in several ways, depending on your needs. Whether you're using online tools, Google Contacts, Outlook, or specialized software, you can quickly convert your vCard files and utilize them in spreadsheets or import them into other programs.
