XML to VCF Converter

Convert your XML contact files to VCF (vCard) format for easy import into contact management systems.

Step 1: Upload XML File

Select your XML file containing contact information

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Choose XML File

Click to select your XML file or drag and drop here

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About XML Contact Files

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a structured format used by various applications to store contact information in a hierarchical, readable format.

Supported XML Formats:

Generic contact XML schemas
Custom XML contact exports
Address book XML formats
CRM system XML exports
Structured contact data files

Why Convert XML to VCF?

Converting XML contact files to VCF format ensures compatibility with virtually all contact management applications and devices.

Benefits:

Universal compatibility with contact apps
Easy import into phones and email clients
Standardized contact format
Preserves contact relationships and details
Cross-platform data portability

Conversion Features

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Smart Parsing

Automatically detects and maps XML contact fields to standard vCard properties.

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Flexible Mapping

Handles various XML schemas and allows custom field mapping for optimal results.

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Secure Processing

All conversion happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Supported XML Contact Formats

Our converter recognizes various XML contact schemas and intelligently maps fields to vCard format:

Common XML Patterns

<contacts>
  <contact>
    <name>John Doe</name>
    <first_name>John</first_name>
    <last_name>Doe</last_name>
    <email>john@example.com</email>
    <phone type="mobile">555-1234</phone>
    <company>Example Corp</company>
    <address>
      <street>123 Main St</street>
      <city>Anytown</city>
      <zip>12345</zip>
    </address>
  </contact>
</contacts>

XML to vCard Mapping

<name>, <full_name>→ vCard FN

<first_name>, <last_name>→ vCard N

<email>→ vCard EMAIL

<phone>→ vCard TEL

<company>, <organization>→ vCard ORG

<title>, <job_title>→ vCard TITLE

<address> elements→ vCard ADR

<website>, <url>→ vCard URL

Common Use Cases for XML to VCF

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CRM Data Export

Convert customer data exported from CRM systems in XML format to vCard for import into contact applications.

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System Migration

Migrate contacts from legacy systems that export XML to modern contact management applications using vCard.

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Enterprise Integration

Convert enterprise directory exports, employee databases, or business contact lists from XML to universal vCard format.

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Mobile Import

Transform XML contact exports into mobile-friendly vCard format for easy import to smartphones and tablets.

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Business Networks

Convert networking event attendee lists, conference contacts, or business directory XML exports to shareable vCard format.

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Custom Applications

Convert contact data from custom applications that store contacts in proprietary XML formats to standard vCard.

XML Format Support & Field Recognition

Recognized Field Names

Name Fields

name, full_name, fullname, display_name, first_name, lastname, surname, given_name, family_name, middle_name

Contact Fields

email, email_address, phone, telephone, mobile, cell, work_phone, home_phone

Business Fields

company, organization, org, employer, job_title, title, position, department

Address Fields

address, street, city, state, zip, postal_code, country, region

Smart Field Detection

Case Insensitive

Recognizes fields regardless of capitalization (EMAIL, email, Email)

Attribute Support

Handles XML attributes like type="mobile" or category="work"

Nested Elements

Supports nested structures like <address><street></street></address>

Multiple Values

Handles multiple phones, emails, or addresses within single contact

Data Validation

Validates and formats data for vCard compatibility

Troubleshooting XML to VCF Conversion

❌ XML Parsing Errors

If your XML file won't parse:

• Invalid XML: Check that XML is well-formed with proper opening/closing tags
• Encoding issues: Ensure XML uses UTF-8 encoding declaration
• Special characters: XML special characters must be properly escaped (<, >, &)
• Large files: Files over 50MB may cause browser performance issues

⚠️ Missing Contact Data

If vCard output is incomplete:

• Unrecognized fields: Custom XML field names may not be automatically mapped
• Nested data: Deeply nested XML structures may not be fully extracted
• Empty elements: XML elements with no text content are skipped
• Attribute data: Important data in XML attributes may be missed

🔧 Schema Compatibility

For better field mapping:

• Standard names: Use common field names like "email", "phone", "name"
• Clear structure: Organize related data in logical XML element groups
• Type attributes: Use type attributes to specify contact types (mobile, work, home)
• Consistent format: Keep similar data in consistent XML structure patterns

✅ Best Practices

For optimal conversion:

• Test with sample: Convert a small XML sample first to verify field mapping
• Validate XML: Ensure XML is valid before conversion using an XML validator
• Review mapping: Check that important fields are correctly mapped to vCard
• Backup originals: Keep copies of original XML files before conversion