How Do I Create a VCF File in Outlook?

How to Create a VCF File in Outlook: Quick & Reliable Methods

A VCF—or vCard—file is the industry-standard format for sharing contact information easily across devices and platforms. Outlook allows you to export your contacts as VCF files in several straightforward ways, whether you're handling a single contact or multiple contacts.

Method 1: Save Individual Contact as a VCF

1. Open Outlook and go to People or Contacts.

2. Double-click the contact you wish to export.

3. In the contact window, click File → Save As.

4. Choose vCard Files (*.vcf) from the file type dropdown.

5. Name the file and save it to your desired location.
   
   

This method is ideal when you need to export just one or a few contacts.

Method 2: Export Multiple Contacts via “Attach as Business Cards”

1. Create a new email in Outlook.

2. Select Attach Item → Business Card → Other Business Cards.

3. Hold Ctrl (or Shift) and choose multiple contacts.

4. Click OK to attach them as vCards to your message.

5. In the draft email, right-click any attached vCard and select "Select All," then click "Copy."

6. Paste them into a folder on your computer—they’ll be saved as individual .vcf files.
   This workaround is great for exporting multiple contacts, even though Outlook doesn’t offer a direct bulk-export feature.

Method 3: Use Third-Party Tools for Bulk Export

For large or complex export needs, third-party tools like Aryson Outlook Contacts Export Tool or SysTools Converter offer powerful bulk-export capabilities. These tools typically allow:

• Selecting specific contact folders

• Exporting multiple contacts at once to VCF

• Maintaining full data integrity

They’re especially helpful for professional use or when working with contact groups.