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How to Export Outlook MSG contacts to vCard format?

Export Outlook MSG contacts to vCard format


To export MSG contacts to vCard, thousands of users are looking for an efficient way for the conversion. MSG files are supported by Outlook. On the other hand, vCard format is a standard file format for storing and moving contacts. With vCard format, users can access VCF contacts on multiple devices and applications.


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Why export MSG to VCF?

  • VCF is the easiest and fastest way to save the contact information.
  • VCF file format is universally applicable to all devices like laptops, phones, tablets, etc.
  • Without any external application, VCF files can be easily opened.
  • It is a flexible and standard file format that saves contacts with images.

But How to export MSG to VCF?


With this post, we will offer you different ways to export MSG to VCF. First, we will disclose manual method and then a professional third-party tool. Let us know them:

Manual Methods –


1. Free method to convert MSG contacts to vCard –

  • Open contacts in Outlook email client.
  • Select the required contacts that you want to convert to vCard file format.
  • Go to File menu and choose Save As option.
  • Select location to save vCard file.


2. Using Business vCard –

  • From Outlook, open the contacts.
  • Hit Forward contacts and the business vCard.
  • Now, type the email address to whom you want to forward vCard.
  • Send the email to the added email address.
  • Now, open the email for extracting contact attachment.
  • Hit the Download attachment option to import MSG contacts to VCF.

Demerits of Manual Methods -

  • Manual solution is too lengthy and takes time.
  • With manual solution, there is no data safety assurance.
  • Users must have technical skills to use the manual solution.
  • The manual method does not support bulk data conversion.

An efficient way for MSG to vCard export:


To efficiently export MSG contacts to vCard, use third-party tool. GainTools Address Book Manager offers an easy way to export MSG to vCard with advanced features. Let us know about it –

  • The program proficiently exports large MSG files to VCF files by maintaining contact properties.
  • It offers you a preview option before the export.
  • You will get a complete report of the export process.
  • Allow File & Folder both modes for adding MSG files.
  • Export MSG contacts to single vCard or multiple vCards
  • Support all editions of Outlook such as 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, & others
  • Provide a free trial edition for testing the software functions

Steps to use the software:


Step 1. Launch & Start GainTools Address Book Manager Software.


Step 2. Choose Export vCards from MSG file. Click Next.


Step 3. Select MSG to VCF Converter option and add MSG file or folder.


Step 4. Choose vCard file type – single or multiple. Also, select the version of vCard file.


Step 5. Use the Browse button and mention the location for resultant vCard file.


Step 6. Hit the Convert Now button and this will export MSG contacts to VCF file format.

Final Words


We have mentioned major reasons to export MSG to vCard and also an efficient solution for the export. Although, there are manual ways for this but they have some drawbacks. Manual solutions do not provide perfect way so the need for professional third-party tool arises. GainTools Address Book Manager comes with advanced features and export MSG to VCF without any hurdles. To analyze the working of the software, we provide a free demo version that allows export of first 25 MSG files.