Export Contacts from Android

Learn how to export your Android contacts to VCF format for backup, transfer, or import into ContactConverter.

Export all Android contacts

Create VCF backup files

Multiple export methods

Method 1: Using Contacts App

Find and open the Contacts app on your Android device.

The Contacts app may be called "People" on some Android devices. Look for an icon with a person or multiple people.

Tap the three-line menu (hamburger) or three-dot menu.

The menu location varies by Android version and manufacturer. Look for it in the top-right or top-left corner.

Look for "Import/Export", "Manage contacts", or "Settings".

Different Android versions and manufacturers may label this option differently. It might be under "Settings" or "Manage contacts".

Choose "Export" or "Export to VCF file".

You may see options like "Export to .vcf file", "Export contacts", or "Share contacts".

Select where to save the file (Internal storage, SD card, etc.).

Choose a location you can easily access later. Internal storage is usually the safest option.

Confirm the export and wait for the process to complete.

The export will create a .vcf file containing all your contacts that you can then use with ContactConverter.

Export from contacts.google.com

Export through Gmail contacts

Try going to Settings > Accounts > Google > Account sync > Contacts, then use Google Contacts web interface

Some Android versions create separate files for each contact. Use Google Contacts web for a single file

Check Downloads folder, or use a file manager app to search for .vcf files

Now that you've exported your contacts, here's what you can do with them.