Exporting contacts from your iPhone is a smart move for many reasons. Whether you're switching to a new device, creating a backup, syncing your contacts to another platform like Gmail, or just organizing your contact list, having a copy of your contacts somewhere else to prevent data loss if your phone is lost, damaged, or reset.
Depending on your needs, you can export your contacts to a different format like VCF or CSV, or transfer them directly to your computer or SD card. In the following sections, we'll walk you through some of the most common and effective ways to quickly and easily export your iPhone contacts.
If you want to transfer your iPhone contacts to a computer, or save them in vCard, CSV, or XML format, Coolmuster iOS Assistant can make the process simple. Whether you're using a Mac or PC, this powerful tool allows you to:
Besides contacts, you can also export photos, videos, music, messages, voice memos, books, and more. If this sounds useful, download Coolmuster iOS Assistant on your computer and follow the easy steps to export your contacts.
How to use Coolmuster iOS Assistant to transfer contacts from an iPhone to a computer:
01 Launch the Program on the Computer
Launch iOS Assistant after downloading and installing it on the computer. Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. Unlock your iPhone and click "Trust" in the prompt asking for your permission.
02 Preview and Choose the Contacts You Want
All your iPhone's file types, including contacts, are shown in the left sidebar. To manage your contacts, simply click on the "Contacts" section. The program will then scan and display all your contacts.
03 Export Contacts from iPhone to the Computer
Choose the contacts you want to export to your computer and click the "Export" icon on the top menu to export iPhone contacts as a vCard, CSV, or XML file. Afterward, the contacts transfer procedure will begin at once.
Video Guide:
Want to know how to add contacts to your iPhone? Here's a simple guide you can follow. Once you go through it, you'll see it's really easy!
[Step-by-Step Guide] How to Add Contacts to iPhone Easily?If you don't want to use iCloud or plug your iPhone into a computer, there's a simple way to send a contact directly from your phone. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Find and tap the contact you want to share.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap "Share Contact."
Step 4: Choose how you'd like to send it - via Messages, Mail, or another app.
Step 5: A vCard (contact file) will be attached. Just type your message and hit Send.
iCloud is a great tool for syncing your contacts and calendar across all your Apple devices. It's perfect if you want to keep your data consistent on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and other Apple gadgets. However, if you'd rather have more control over your data, another method might be better for you. To sync your contacts from your iPhone using iCloud, you'll need a Wi-Fi connection.
How to Export Contacts from iPhone with iCloud:
Step 1: Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone, then tap [Your Name] > "iCloud". Make sure the "Contacts" option is turned on. If it's your first time, you may be asked to merge contacts with iCloud.
Step 2: On your computer, open a web browser and go to iCloud.com. Log in using your Apple ID.
Step 3: Click the "Contacts" icon.
Step 4: Select the ... menu, then choose "Select All" to highlight all your contacts.
Step 5: Click the "share" icon at the top-right corner, then select "Export vCard". This will download your contacts to your computer.
Since iPhones don't let you directly save contacts as a CSV file, you can use Google Contacts to help with the conversion. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Import your contacts into Google
Step 2: Export them as a CSV file
Read more: This guide will show you how to sync contacts from an iPhone to a Mac computer in several ways. Let's check it out.
If you only need to share a few iPhone contacts, this method works well - but it's not ideal for transferring lots of contacts at once. Tools like iOS Assistant or iCloud are much better for bulk exporting.
Still, if you just want to send a contact or two to a friend or access them on your computer, you can simply email the contact from your iPhone. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select the contact you want to share.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap "Share Contact".
Step 4: Choose "Mail" as the sharing method.
Step 5: Write your email and tap "Send".
The contact will be attached to your email as a .vcf file, which you can easily open on another device.
As mentioned above, there are several ways to export contacts from iPhone. Sending contacts via email is quick for sharing one or two contacts, but inefficient for bulk export. Wireless syncing is possible with iCloud and Google Contacts, but requires an Internet connection. Exporting via SIM card is limited and outdated.
In contrast, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is able to export all contacts to computer at once without data loss. It supports preview and selective export, providing more flexibility for iPhone data transfer. If you need a full-featured and secure solution, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the best choice.
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