How to export Outlook contacts in vCard (.vcf) format. Step 2c - Import vCard (.vcf) files into Outlook 2011 for Mac: Copy the.vcf files to your Mac. A USB flash drive or an external hard drive is probably the easiest way to do that. Open Outlook 2011 for Mac. Click on 'Contacts'.
A vCard in Outlook and Outlook Online is similar to a business card in that it stores contact information and is useful when sharing contacts. But, a vCard isn't just for business use. Use vCards to store your personal contacts, too. When you want to transfer the contact information in a vCard to a different email program, export information to a VCF file in Outlook, then import that file to the other email program.
Instructions in this article apply to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; Outlook 365; and Outlook Online.
How to Create a vCard in the Outlook Desktop App
Building a vCard is similar to creating an address book entry.
- Go to the View Switcher and select People.
- In the Contact window, enter the Full Name, Email address, and other information for the contact. As you enter information, it appears in the business card.
- The contact is added to your contacts list and is available on any device you use to access your Outlook email.
How to Export a vCard in the Outlook Desktop App
To export an Outlook contact to a VCF file for sharing or storing:
- Select the listing for the contact that you want to export.To share a vCard as an attachment to an email message, select Forward Contact > As a Business Card.
- Navigate to the folder where you want to save the file.The Save As dialog box enters the contact name followed by the .vcf file extension as the File name and chooses vCard Files (*.vcf) as the Save as type.
How to Create a vCard in Outlook Online
- Select New Contact.
- Enter the First name, Last name, Email address, and other contact information.To display an image of the person in the vCard, select Add a photo.