How to Import VCF to Google Contacts [vCard Contacts]

It’s easy to manage contacts using Google Contacts, therefore, many users search for methods to import multiple VCF to Google Contacts. In this blog, we will discuss a few basic information about VCF files and Google Contacts. Further, you will get to explore different methods to migrate contacts from VCF to Google Contacts.

What are VCF File and Google Contacts?

VCF (Virtual Contacts File), also known as vCard File, is a plain text file format used to store contact information. It may store information such as the contact name, email address, Resident address, phone number, Company, Job Title, and other details. It facilitates easy sharing of contacts and one can export/import contacts or address book from one email client to another. You can easily upload vCard contacts into Google contacts, Outlook, GSuite, Mozilla Thunderbird, Yahoo, SeaMonkey, and other email services.

If you are a Gmail user, you may have noticed that when sending an email you enter a name and an email address appears. You press Enter, and the email address is added as a recipient. Thus, Google Contacts keeps track of all contact details. Google Contacts is an integral Google application used for contact management. It stores all the contact information of people you communicate with, at your fingertips. It collects all contacts in a single place, is better organized, and is easy to manage.

Further, let us look at the methods that allow you to import VCF/vCard files to Google Contacts.

Import vCard (VCF) to Google Contacts Manually

Google provides no direct method to import multiple VCF to Google Contacts.  However, you can add a single VCF file at once using this manual method. Follow the steps mentioned below:

1. First, Sign In to your Gmail account.
2. Go to the Google Apps icon.
3. Scroll down and find Google Contacts. Click on Google Contacts to open it.
   
4. Click on the Import option.
   
5. Import Contacts windows appear on the screen.
6. Click on the Select File button and choose VCF file from the system.
   
7. After adding the VCF file, click on Import.
   
8. Your VCF file contact is now successfully added to Gmail.

You can easily add VCF to Google Contacts, using this manual method. However, the process will be time-consuming if you have a significant number of VCF files. To import every single VCF file, you need to repeat the process individually. Thus, the process will be time-consuming, so it is better to opt for a better alternative.

Import VCF to Google Contacts Using Professional Tool

Importing VCF files to Google Contacts can be easier using VCF to CSV Converter. You can import multiple VCF to Google Contacts by converting VCF to CSV file format. The tool efficiently converts VCF/vCard files to Google CSV. Additionally, you can batch convert VCF files to Excel, CSV without losing any data.

Well, the process involves two major steps. They are:

1. Convert VCF files to CSVs
2. Import CSV to Google Contacts.

Let us proceed further with the procedure.

Note: Before you convert VCF files to CSV, it is suggested to eliminate all duplicate contacts from vCard files. You can use vCard Duplicate Remover to easily eliminate all duplicate contacts and get an accurate result. Further, follow the steps mentioned to convert VCF to CSV:

Step 1: Convert VCF Files to CSVs

Before you convert VCF files to CSV, it is suggested to eliminate all duplicate contacts from vCard files. You can use VCF Duplicate Remover to easily eliminate all duplicate contacts and get an accurate result. Further, follow the steps mentioned to convert VCF to CSV:

1. Run the VCF to CSV Converter.
2. Click on Add Files/Add Folder to add VCF files to the tool.
3. Add desired VCF files from the system and click Next.
   
4. Choose Google CSV from the list of destination file formats.
   
5. You can choose to convert VCF to CSV with or without the Contact picture.
6. Click on Convert to start the VCF to CSV conversion.

Now, to successfully convert VCF to Google Contacts, the second step involves importing CSV files to Google Contacts.

Step 2: Import CSV to Google Contacts

1. Run Google Contacts.
2. Click on +Create Contact at the top of the page.
   
3. Then, select the Create multiple contacts option.
   
4. Tap on the Import Contacts link.
   
5. Now, click on Select File to add a CSV file.
   
6. Choose the CSV file from the system.
7. Click on Import.

Hence, this is how easily you can import VCF file to Google contacts.

Know: How to Merge Multiple VCF Files into One

Conclusion

The main idea of this blog was to explain how to import VCF to Google contacts. Hope, you have found the right solution you were looking for. Although the manual method is easy and simple to perform, it may not be an ideal solution to bulk convert VCF to Google Contacts. Therefore, professional tools may be a better option.

About The Author:

Simran Bhatia

Simran Bhatia is a technical content writer engaged in writing clear, concise, and SEO-optimized content. With a background in computer science and a passion for writing, I thrive to deliver complex technical content in simple layman terms.