VCF to CSV converter (and back)
Turn a vCard contacts file into a spreadsheet, or a spreadsheet back into a phone-ready VCF. Free, unlimited, and your contacts never leave your device.
How do you convert a VCF contacts file to CSV?
To convert a VCF to CSV you parse the vCard and map its fields to spreadsheet columns — Excel and Google Sheets cannot open a .vcf directly. StaysPrivate's VCF to CSV converter does this in your browser and outputs the exact column names Google Contacts expects (Name, Given Name, Family Name, E-mail, Phone, Organization), so the file imports without remapping. It reads vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 including quoted-printable encoding — the reason accented names arrive as gibberish in other converters — and converts CSV back to VCF for iPhone and Android. Contacts are never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What is a VCF file?
A VCF (vCard) file is the standard format for contacts — it is what iPhones, Android phones and Outlook export when you back up or share contacts. Spreadsheets cannot read it, which is why converting to CSV is so common.
Are my contacts uploaded anywhere?
No. Your contacts — names, phone numbers, emails — are parsed entirely in your browser on your own device and never sent to a server.
Will the CSV import into Google Contacts?
Yes. The column names match what Google Contacts expects (Name, Given Name, Family Name, E-mail, Phone, Organization), so you can import it directly. It also opens cleanly in Excel and Google Sheets.
Does it handle accents and older vCard versions?
Yes. vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 are supported, including quoted-printable encoding — the reason names with accents often arrive as gibberish in other converters.
Can I go the other way, CSV to VCF?
Yes — switch to the CSV to VCF tab, map your columns, and download a .vcf file you can import into an iPhone or Android phone.
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