Generally, when you save data especially contacts in your computer, you save them in Excel and use XLS or XLSX format. Because this is a general format and can be shown on any computer.
Whereas some software allows importing data or contacts only from vCard (.vcf) file format.
In this article, we will know how to convert XLS to VCF file.
A Quick Introduction to File Formats We are Going to Convert Next
The most common Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format is XLSX/ XLS. These files manage the data in rows and columns which are called cells. XLSX/ XLS is a default file format and is the widest spreadsheet file type. XLS files use a binary interchange file format to store spreadsheet data and are used by Microsoft Excel 2003 and earlier. In Excel 2007, XLSX replaced the XLS format. Whereas XLSX file uses the latest file format referred to as Open XML, which is used by Microsoft Excel (2007/ 2010) and newer versions.
The vCard is a file format that is really famous among users to maintain contacts and other details in a standard format. It is the format supported by almost all the applications: Outlook, Thunderbird, iPhone, Android, etc.
Benefits of Using vCard
MS Excel is the most common application to maintain a large amount of data but keeping contacts in the Excel workbook is outdated. Though Excel file can store a large number of contacts, they are hard to be shared separately via email or any other method. Whereas, a vCard can easily store each contact in a standard format and is acceptable by various platforms e.g. Windows, Mac, Android, etc. The vCard file is highly compatible with various other devices and email applications. It is one of the major reasons that replaced Excel from maintaining large contacts.
QUERY: “Generally I use to store my contacts in an XLSX file in my PC. It is easy to store contacts but it is very difficult to copy them on my Android phone. Please recommend me something so that I can easily convert my XLSX file to vCard file format.”
The Best Way to Convert XLS to vCard
SysTools XLS to VCF Converter Software for Free is a powerful software that allows to convert all the Excel files including XLS/ XLSX to vCard file format. Its best features are as following:
- It is a highly reliable tool that supports all Excel files: XLS, XLSX, XLT, XLSM, XLSB, XLTX & Other
- It has an option to create single or multiple vCard files for every Excel contact
- Allows Mapping of Excel field columns with vCard Fields
- It is highly compatible with Android phones and multiple email clients
- Well designed for both technical and non-technical users
- Allows selection of the vCard version (2.0, 3.0, 4.0) to export the Excel contacts to VCF
- Provide support for multiple Language conversion
- XLS to vCard Converter supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, and Vista
Guidelines to Convert XLSX to vCard
Step 1: Install and launch Excel to vCard Converter Free Tool
Step 2: Click on the Browse button and select the XLS/ XLSX and Open it
Step 3: Now you will be shown the whole content of selected XLSX/ XLS file
Step 4: After this, click on the Next button to continue the conversion process
Step 5: Now Match the Excel Fields with vCard Fields and click on Next.
Step 6: After matching the fields check the options you want the software to handle during the conversion process. Check the empty email address option, decide whether you want single or multiple .vcf for XLS/ XLSX contacts. At last, select the versions of vCard i.e. v2.1, 3.0 & 4.0
Note: To import vCard into iCloud always select vCard version 3.0 or 4.0.
Step 7: You can change the location by clicking on Change and the vCard files will be exported to the selected location.
Step 8: Click on the Convert button to begin the process of conversion of XLS To vCard.
The software will create vCard files for XLS/ XLSX contacts and save them at the selected location. Now vCard is ready to import into any desired application.
Why choose us?
SysTools XLS to vCard Converter tool ensures safe conversion of contacts without any damage or loss. This is a user-friendly tool. It converts XLSX to VCF that supports multiple applications and devices like Android, Blackberry, iCloud, iPhone, etc. The program allows migration of contacts in bulk from XLSX to vCard file. Also, it allows to export empty email addresses. People who are looking for an easy and efficient way to convert the XLSX to vCard file can use this software.