File extension .VCF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| VCard Format | N/A | Data Files |
The .VCF file is a vCard file format. It is a standardized file format that stores contact information such as name, telephone number, email address, mailing address, and other contact information. It is commonly used for contact exchange and commonly created in applications such as Apple Contacts or Microsoft Outlook and can then be exported in VCF format.
In addition to the above mentioned contact details, VCF files can also store images, photos, logos and other data. It is an industry-standard format supported by many applications, such as Yahoo!, Google Contacts, Windows Live Mail, email clients such as Apple Mail, webmail services including Gmail and iCloud Mail. They are also supported by common mobile platforms like iOS, Blackberry OS, Windows Phone OS, and Android OS. Similar formats include the .VCARD, .CSV, and .LDIF file extensions.
Opening VCF Files
A VCF file may be opened with several applications, such as Apple Contacts, Microsoft Outlook, Google Contacts and Outlook Express. Additionally, some online tools may be useful for opening and converting the file, including Google Contacts and iCloud Contacts. Also, webmail services that support contacts allow users to open the files directly in the respective services’ contacts section.
Saving/Converting VCF Files
Saving VCF files is straightforward since most applications used for editing contact information saves directly to this format. Some online utilities allow users to convert VCF to other formats such as CSV or iCAL. Additionally, some desktop programs can perform the conversion as well such as Microsoft Outlook.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .VCF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .VCF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .VCF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .VCF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .VCF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .VCF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .VCF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .VCF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .VCF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .VCF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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