How to Import VCF Contacts to Phone and Export Contacts to VCF File

Part 1: Import Contacts from and Export Contacts to VCF in One Click
Part 2: Import Contacts from VCF to Android Manually

Nowadays, a lot of people are using the VCF (contacts vcf) file type to share contacts from one phone to another. This surely is a better way to share contacts and has proved more faster and easier as compared to the traditional methods of sharing contacts. It has enabled one click sharing of contacts in both Android and iOS mobiles and devices and it also a simplified method. In this article, we attempt to highlight the easiest way to import contacts from and export contacts to VCF file type and make it even better for you.

We will highlight how you can import contacts from VCF or how to backup and export contacts to VCF file in easy steps.

Part 1: Import Contacts from and Export Contacts to VCF in One Click

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all those complicated step that you followed to just import and export contacts to vcf (convert .contact to .vcf or convert .contact to vcard) could be replaced with a single click method? Yes, it would be so easier and faster. It would totally change the way. Wondershare TunesGo does just that. It works on both Android and iOS devices and you can use it effectively to import contacts from and export contacts to vcf files.

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How to Import the VCF Contacts to Phone

Open the Wondershare TunesGo application/tool and then select "Information" tab to show contact management window.
In the contact management window, click "Import" and select one option from the 4 options that are displayed according to what you require.
Select "from VCard File". Then a pop up window will be displayed, you need to select a contact account which can be saved on SIM, phone or any other account like Gmail or Outlook.

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How to Backup and Export the Contacts to VCF File

Open the Wondershare TunesGo application and click on "Information" tab and choose all or the selected contacts you want to export. Click "Export " and then further select "to vCard File" of the 4 options..
Then, the contacts begin to export. When it's complete, click "OK".

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Note: If you have stored contacts in Gmail, Facebook or other accounts, you can sign in these accounts and import or export contacts to VCF file as well without any issues. The whole process is simple and quick with results.

Part 2: Import Contacts from VCF to Android Manually

You can import contacts vcf to your Android phones manually also which means that you can import your contacts vcf without using or downloading any third party application or tool. The features are all present on the Android device and don't require any application.

However, this is not as simple as this sounds. Manually importing contacts from vcf to your Android phones has two major drawbacks. Firstly, it is not available on all Android devices and the other major drawback of this method is it is very complicated and involves a lot many steps. This can also prove to be a bit too complex for the people who are not very tech - savvy; also considering the time involved.

Anyways, the various steps involved are as follows (you can use this guide to import your contacts vcf) -

Here is how you can import your vCard data that you have already exported to a vCard (.VCF) file.

Once you have powered on your smartphone open the app list.

Find the contact icon and click on it.
Consider that all the contacts on your phone have already been exported to vCard file, then now go to the Contacts View interface and locate the More icon and click on it.
You will see a list of options and you need to locate the 'Import Contacts' option. Select it.
When you select the 'Import Contacts' option, the Import box will be displayed. Several options will be displayed to choose the location of your saved vCard. Scroll through the options and appropriate one.
A dialog box will be displayed from which you need to select where the account should be created and two options will be displayed. Select the 'Local Contact' option which will import all your contacts from the vCard to your local device. If you wish, you can also select the second option which will import all your contacts to the email address that you have associated with the phone.
The mobile will now search the contacts. Wait until then.
Once the contact open, click on the check box to select the '.vcf' file format.
Tap OK to continue importing your contacts.

We will explore the better option to import and export contacts which involves a third party application but will enable you to import and export contacts; and convert .contact to .vcf or convert .contact to vcard with a single click.

Using Wondershare TunesGo will help you import and export contacts very easily. It is a trusted and effective management program that will prove as a faster and easier method as compared to the other traditional methods. The traditional methods (that involve manual processing) are way more time consuming and more than the time, the major flaw is that the steps and process is very complex which makes it a less used option. We hope this article will help you make an informed choice.