How to Export Outlook Contacts to Gmail | Complete Tutorial

Why Transfer Outlook Contacts to Google Account?

The significant reasons for which users download Outlook contacts to Gmail are:

• Gmail is a web-based application, unlike the desktop Outlook. Thus, users can access contacts from anywhere with stable internet.
• Using Google and its services on mobile automatically keeps the data for the long term securely with constant updates.
• Gmail is more simple and user-friendly in comparison to Outlook’s sophisticated interface.
• Handles both personal and business contacts in an organized manner through a single platform.
• Organizational or personal needs demand users to switch from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail.

For these reasons, one can easily estimate the importance and advantages of moving Outlook contacts to Gmail. Furthermore, the methods are elaborated for the transfer of the contacts between widely used clients.

Manual Tutorial to Export Outlook Contacts to Gmail

The process to migrate Outlook contacts to Gmail manually needs you to first export contacts in a CSV file. Later, export the file into the Gmail account. Hence, it is a 2 stage process using the MS Outlook and Gmail applications. Follow these steps:

Stage 1: Export Outlook Contacts as CSV

1. Start Outlook and in the File, press Open & Export —>> Import/Export.
2. Then, click on the Export to a file option in the window and click Next.
3. Further, choose Comma Separated Values and hit on Next.
4. In select folder to export from dialog, choose Contacts and click Next.
5. After that, press Browse for CSV file destination and tap Next.
6. Press Map Custom Fields to adjust fields as needed and finally, hit Finish.
7. This will generate a CSV file of your Outlook contacts.

Stage 2: Sync Outlook Contacts to Gmail

1. Now, log in to your preferred Gmail account and open Contacts.
2. In the Google Contacts window, press Import from the left menu.
3. Afterward, click Select File, browse, and choose CSV from your system.
4. Click Open and finally, the Import button to move Outlook contacts to Gmail.

Note: You can also convert Outlook contacts to vCard in place of CSV and import the same to Gmail.

Alternate Way to Export Outlook Contacts to Gmail Manually

In this method, firstly export the contacts as a PST file and then, using the GWMMO tool import to Gmail. Follow these steps:

1. Repeat the process to open the Import/Export wizard from above.
2. Then, opt for Export to a file → Next → PST → Next.
3. Further, choose the Contacts folder and click Next.
4. Specify the destination to save PST and hit Finish.
5. Later, install the Google Workspace Migration For Microsoft Outlook Tool (GWMMO).
6. Sign in to your Google account with your preferred Gmail and Allow the necessary permissions.
7. After that, press Browse to upload a PST file containing Outlook contacts.
8. In the end, check the box beside Contacts, and finally, click Migrate to export contacts from Outlook to Gmail.

Shortcomings of the Manual Method

• Lengthy and time-consuming methods that also need technical knowledge.
• Chances of losing the original data structure and integrity during the conversion.
• Not suitable for exporting multiple contacts and bulky files at once.
• Installation of an additional tool is needed to perform the import manually.
• Multiple use of applications one after the other to complete the import.

So, to avoid these hectic methods and export Outlook contacts intoa Gmail account with ease, go through a professional method.

Automated Tool to Export Outlook Contacts to Gmail

For a more instant and secure way of importing contacts from one application to another client, use SysInfo PST Converter. This tool bulk imports contacts, emails, calendars, and other Outlook PST data to Gmail and several more clients. It has no limitations on the file size and file count for the import. This excellent utility provides 100% guaranteed results with its easy-to-use interface. Moreover, find these added built-in inclusive features of the tool:

• Option to preview contacts and other data before migration to a preferred client.
• Supports PST files for Outlook versions and is greatly compatible with all Windows versions.
• Zero errors and risk-free utility that converts data while preserving the structure and data integrity.
• Offers to batch export files, remove duplicates, perform selective conversion, and other filters.
• Provides a free demo version of the tool to migrate 50 emails per folder to Gmail at no cost.

How to Professionally Export Outlook Contacts to Gmail?

Follow these steps to use the reliable tool for the export of contacts:

1. Start the PST Converter Tool after installation and click Next.
2. Choose the PST files and folders, click Open to upload them, and tap Next.
3. Further, preview the folders and choose the ones to export. Click Next.
4. Select Gmail email client from the menu and Sign In to the account.
5. Afterward, pick the appropriate filters as needed to clear the file.
6. At last, press Convert to import Outlook contacts to Gmail.

Conclusion

In this blog, we discussed three possible solutions to export Outlook contacts to Gmail. If you are a techie and can handle a bit of inconvenience, use the manual solutions. But if you prefer a hassle-free solution, then a professional tool is the best choice. It has all the advantageous features and imposes no limits, unlike the manual methods. Moreover, it gives accurate and precise results with complete data security.

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About The Author:

Lovely Baghel

Lovely specializes in technical writing for SysInfoTools Software and has over 2 year of experience writing blogs, and articles about databases & backup, email recovery, email migration & management solutions. Her passion is researching and developing content that helps Office users, professionals, administrators, enterprises, and novices solve multiple problems.