How to open .VCF files?

Below are the steps to open a VCF file in Excel.


Vcf stands for Virtual Contact File. This is an electronic business card. Due to their small size, vcf files are commonly used for communication between applications and devices. In most cases, you can find it attached to emails.

Vcards contain such personal information as names, job titles, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and binary photos.

Opening a VCF file in Excel

Click on the File tab at the top left corner and then click Open.

vcf file open

Click the drop-down menu at the bottom, right corner of the window and then click All File. Select all the VCard files that you want to import into Excel and then double-click the file.

sample vcf file

Excel will open the VCF file and import the contact information into a spreadsheet. The contact information will be separated into different columns based on the structure of the VCF file.

Converting a Vcf file to Excel

Click Delimited at the top of the window and then click Next.

vcf delimited

Click on the Tab option in the Delimiters at the top of the window and then click Next.

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Click the General option in the Column Data Format section and then click Finish.

vcard click finish

To convert VCF to csv, you need to just import it to Excel following the above steps and save your spreadsheet as csv.

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Using the Get Data Feature

In addition to the steps mentioned above, you can also use the Get Data feature in Excel to open a VCF file. The Get Data feature allows you to import data from a variety of sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and websites.

To use the Get Data feature to open a VCF file, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Data tab.
  2. In the Get Data group, click From File.
  3. In the From File dialog box, select the Text Files option.
  4. In the Text Import Wizard dialog box, select the Tab delimited option and click the Next button.
  5. Select the Browse button and select the VCF file that you want to open.
  6. Click the Open  and Finish buttons.

Excel will import the contact information from the VCF file into a spreadsheet. The contact information will be separated into different columns based on the tab delimiters in the VCF file.

Limitations of Opening VCF Files in Excel

It is important to note that .VCF files are used to store contact information and can contain a variety of information, such as name, address, phone number, email address, and more. When you import a .VCF file into Microsoft Excel, the information may be separated into different columns based on the structure of the .VCF file.

Additionally, the imported .VCF file may not retain all the formatting and structure of the original file. The data may be rearranged or reformatted to fit into the cells of the Microsoft Excel worksheet. If you need to retain the original structure of the .VCF file, you may need to save the data as a separate file, or use a specialized contact management tool to view and work with the data.

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Key Takeaways

  • VCF files are used to store contact information.
  • You can open VCF files in Excel by following the steps in the article.
  • When you import a VCF file into Excel, the information may be separated into different columns based on the structure of the VCF file.
  • The imported VCF file may not retain all the formatting and structure of the original file.

FAQ

  • Q: What is a VCF file?
  • A: A VCF file is a Virtual Contact File. It is an electronic business card that contains contact information, such as name, address, phone number, email address, and more.
  • Q: How do I open a VCF file in Excel?
  • A: You can follow the steps in the article to open a VCF file in Excel.
  • Q: What happens when I import a VCF file into Excel?
  • A: When you import a VCF file into Excel, the information may be separated into different columns based on the structure of the VCF file. The imported VCF file may not retain all the formatting and structure of the original file.