Excel to VCF Converter

Convert your Excel spreadsheet contacts to VCF (vCard) format for easy import into contact management systems.

Step 1: Upload Excel File
Select your Excel file (.xlsx or .xls) containing contact information

Excel Format Requirements

For optimal conversion, organize your Excel spreadsheet with these guidelines:

Required Structure

  • Header row: First row should contain column names
  • Standard columns: Name, Email, Phone, Company, etc.
  • Data format: One contact per row
  • File types: .xlsx or .xls files supported

Common Use Cases

  • Contact migration: Move contacts from Excel to mobile devices
  • Business contacts: Convert employee or customer lists
  • Event contacts: Import attendee lists to contact apps
  • CRM export: Convert CRM data to VCF format

About Excel Files

Excel files (.xlsx, .xls) are widely used for storing contact information in spreadsheet format. Our converter can process both modern and legacy Excel file formats.

Supported Excel Formats:

  • Excel 2007+ files (.xlsx)
  • Excel 97-2003 files (.xls)
  • Excel templates (.xltx, .xlt)
  • Multiple worksheet support

Benefits of VCF Format

Converting Excel contacts to VCF format provides better compatibility with modern contact management systems and mobile devices.

VCF Advantages:

  • Universal contact format standard
  • Compatible with all major platforms
  • Preserves contact relationships
  • Easy to share individual contacts

How to Convert Excel to VCF

1

Upload Excel File

Select your .xlsx or .xls file

2

Choose Worksheet

Select the sheet containing contacts

3

Map Columns

Match columns to contact fields

4

Download VCF

Get your converted contact file

Excel to VCF Field Mapping Guide

Understanding how Excel columns map to VCF contact fields helps ensure accurate conversion:

Name Mapping

First Name, Given Name→ FN (First)
Last Name, Surname, Family→ FN (Last)
Full Name, Display Name→ FN (Full)
Title, Prefix→ N (Prefix)

Contact Information

Email, Email Address→ EMAIL
Phone, Mobile, Cell→ TEL (Mobile)
Work Phone, Office→ TEL (Work)
Home Phone→ TEL (Home)

Business & Address

Company, Organization→ ORG
Job Title, Position→ TITLE
Address, Street→ ADR
Website, URL→ URL

Troubleshooting Excel Conversion Issues

❌ File Won't Open

If your Excel file won't load:

  • File format: Use .xlsx or .xls files, not .csv or .txt
  • File corruption: Try opening in Excel first to verify it's readable
  • Large files: Files over 10MB may take longer to process
  • Password protection: Remove password protection before conversion

⚠️ Missing Data Issues

If some contact fields are missing:

  • Header row: Ensure first row contains column names
  • Merged cells: Unmerge any merged cells in your data
  • Empty rows: Remove blank rows between data
  • Hidden columns: Unhide any hidden columns with contact data

🔧 Data Quality Tips

For better conversion quality:

  • Consistent naming: Use standard column names like "First Name", "Email"
  • Phone formatting: Use consistent phone number formats
  • Remove formulas: Convert formulas to values before conversion
  • Text format: Ensure phone numbers are formatted as text, not numbers

✅ Best Practices

For optimal results:

  • Test first: Convert a small sample (5-10 contacts) to verify mapping
  • Clean data: Remove duplicates and fix formatting in Excel first
  • Backup original: Keep a copy of your original Excel file
  • Worksheet selection: Choose the correct worksheet if file has multiple sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

What Excel formats are supported?

We support both modern Excel formats (.xlsx) and legacy formats (.xls). The converter can also handle Excel templates and files with multiple worksheets.

Can I convert multiple worksheets?

Yes! If your Excel file contains multiple worksheets, you can select which worksheet contains your contact data during the conversion process.

How should I organize my Excel data?

For best results, organize your Excel data with column headers in the first row (e.g., Name, Email, Phone, Address). The converter will automatically detect and suggest field mappings.