What is a .VCF file?
A .VCF file, also known as a vCard file, is a standard format used to store contact information. This file can hold details for one or more people or even a business. Common information stored in a VCF file includes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. It can also contain additional details like images and custom fields specific to the contact.
### How to Open a VCF File VCF files can be opened and managed with various programs across different operating systems: - **On Windows**: You can use built-in applications like Windows Contacts and Microsoft People, or other programs like Microsoft Outlook 365 and Palm Desktop. Additional software options include Beiley Handy Address Book, Fonlow IT Open Contacts, and vCardOrganizer. - **On Mac**: Apple Contacts, which comes with the operating system, supports VCF files. Other Mac-specific applications like Flexibits Cardhop can also be used.
- **On Mobile Devices**: Android phones can open VCF files with Google Contacts or other contact apps like AndroId Contacts VCF+. On iOS devices, Apple Contacts handles these files.
- **On Web and Chrome OS**: Google Contacts can be accessed via a web browser, making it possible to manage VCF files online. Chrome OS also supports Google Contacts.
### How to Create a VCF File Creating a VCF file is straightforward. For instance, in Microsoft Outlook, you can create a new contact, fill in the desired information, and then save it as a VCF file by choosing File → Save As. Alternatively, if you have contact details in another format like an Excel spreadsheet (.XLS or .XLSX), you can first save these as a .CSV file and then use a conversion tool like "CSV to vCard" to transform them into a VCF file.
### Example of a VCF File Here’s what a typical vCard (version 3.0) looks like in plain text: ``` BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 PRODID:-//Apple Inc.//macOS 11.5.2//EN N:Doe;John;;; FN:John Doe ORG:Sharpened Productions; EMAIL;type=INTERNET;type=HOME;type=pref:johndoe@email.com EMAIL;type=INTERNET;type=WORK:johndoe@workemail.com TEL;type=CELL;type=VOICE
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