Old​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Outlook versions (such as 2010 or 2013) implement more strict rules for CSV mapping than the new ones. In case a user attempts to import a common CSV file, Outlook can simply skip the phone numbers, or special characters can be removed in the file. The most efficient way is to convert VCF to Outlook CSV by means of a tool that generates CSVs that are specifically formatted for the older Outlook import structure. Softaken vCard to CSV Converter makes CSV files with columns properly named like Email Address, Mobile Phone, and Home Phone so that there are no errors in reading by Outlook. After the export, it is highly recommended that users take a look at the CSV file in Excel to see if the headers correspond to the Outlook import template. This lowers the chances of contacts that are partly imported as a result of an old version of Outlook, which is the most frequent ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌problem.

vCard format​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ is the universally accepted standard for contacts by practically all mobile phones, email applications, and CRM tools. On the one hand, Excel is excellent for keeping data, but on the other hand, it is not suitable for direct contact importing. That is the reason why a lot of users first change Excel files into vCards and then carry out the migration. A product such as Softaken Excel to vCard Converter makes the transition effortless and allows you to export Excel contacts to vCard with the correct mapping. The integrated Excel to VCF Converter is the one that guarantees that all the contact fields will be kept. In case you have a large number of records, Batch Excel to vCard Conversion is the right way to change them to the new format in one go. Once the conversion has been done, the VCF files are compatible with Android, iPhone, Outlook, and Google and can be used without any ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌issues.

Address​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ issues happen when CSV fields like Street, City, ZIP, and Country are not properly combined during the change of format. Most converters treat these as four separate fields and do not convert them into a structured ADR block, which is required by the vCard format. While converting CSV to VCF for mobile phones or Outlook, it is necessary to check whether the tool is converting address components into one formatted field or not. Advanced CSV to vCard converter usage solves this problem by wisely mapping and structuring address data. Something​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ such as the GainTools CSV to vCard Converter is pretty helpful when you want to keep the complete address formatting even if you have vCard in three different versions, i.e., 2.1, 3.0, and 4.0. It never hurts to see if on the mapping screen your whole address is rightly aligned before you proceed with the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌exporting. If addresses are mapped properly, they will look perfect on Android, iPhone, Google Contacts, and any other ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌platforms.

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌ your goal is to relocate Excel contacts to your iPhone, then beginning it is mandatory to convert the Excel file into the vCard format since the iPhone is only capable of working with VCF files. Support vCard versions (2.1, 3.0, 4.0) can be created with the help of a converter like Softaken Excel to vCard Converter. Once the conversion is done, either share the VCF file with your email or keep it in iCloud. The initial step is to have the file opened on your iPhone and then tap on the “Add All Contacts” option. Conversion keeps the data in the files, such as the names, numbers, and emails, etc., very close to the original. If you happen to have hundreds of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌contacts, this method is by far more efficient and secure than a manual ​‍​‌‍​‍‌process.

Certainly,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ if you are utilizing a reliable MSG to VCF converter that preserves the integrity of the data. Manual methods and untrustworthy software can cause files to be corrupted or can miss certain fields. I have done the conversion of multiple Outlook contact folders with the GainTools MSG to VCF Converter and the result was total accuracy. The tool is intended to perform batch conversion of MSG to vCard without any change or damage to your data. If you want to be completely sure, use the free demo version which allows you to check the speed of the conversion and the accuracy of the fields before making a purchase. It is a safe and convenient tool for anyone who wants to keep their contacts secure while ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌migrating.