Why convert CSV to VCF?
Phones don't import spreadsheets. If your contacts live in Excel, Google Sheets, a CRM export or a form tool, you need a VCF (vCard) file to load them into an iPhone, Android phone, Gmail or Outlook. This converter turns your CSV or Excel file into one .vcf containing every contact, ready to import in a single tap.
It's the fastest way to:
- Move a customer list onto your phone for calls and WhatsApp
- Load a team or event attendee list onto everyone's phones
- Migrate contacts from a CRM or old system to Google Contacts or iCloud
- Import leads collected in a spreadsheet at a trade show
Excel to VCF without saving as CSV
Most converters make you export Excel to CSV first, which often breaks names in Hindi, Tamil or other scripts. This tool reads .xlsx files directly, so text stays exactly as you typed it. It uses the first sheet of the workbook.
Column names that are detected automatically
| Your column | Imported as |
|---|---|
| Name, Full Name, Contact Name | Full name (split into first/last) |
| First Name, Given Name | First name |
| Last Name, Surname, Family Name | Last name |
| Mobile, Phone, Cell, WhatsApp, Contact No | Mobile phone |
| Work Phone, Office, Landline, Phone 2 | Other phone |
| Email, E-mail Address | |
| Company, Organization, Business Name | Company |
| Title, Designation, Job Title | Job title |
| Address, City, State, Pincode / ZIP, Country | Address |
| Website, URL | Website |
| Notes, Remarks | Note |
Google Contacts and Outlook CSV exports are recognised too. If a column isn't detected, pick the right field from the dropdown above it.
How to prepare your CSV for a clean import
- One contact per row, with column names in the first row.
- Include country codes in phone numbers, or set the default country code in the tool.
- Remove duplicate rows first — phones will happily import duplicates.
- Keep one value per cell. Put a second phone number in its own column.
- Not sure about the layout? Download the CSV template above and paste your data into it.
Bulk contacts for WhatsApp and business use
Businesses in India and elsewhere often convert Excel to VCF to save customer numbers before messaging them on WhatsApp. Adding the +91 country code makes every number WhatsApp-ready. Always message people who've agreed to hear from you — WhatsApp limits accounts that get reported for spam.
Going the other way?
Need to turn a phone backup into a spreadsheet? Use the VCF to CSV converter. Want to look inside a .vcf file first? Open it in the free VCF file viewer. And to share your own details, make a contact card with the vCard generator — or give your whole team digital business cards with GoBiz SaaS.