How to export contacts from Apple phone
In daily use, we often need to export and back up contacts from Apple phones or transfer them to other devices. Here are several simple and effective methods to help you export contacts quickly.
Method 1: Export contacts via iCloud

1. Open iPhonesettings, click the Apple ID at the top and selectiCloud.
2. Make sureContact personThe option is turned on. After the synchronization is completed, log in to the iCloud official website (www.icloud.com).
3. Select on the iCloud pageContact person, select all and click the lower left cornergear icon, selectExport vCardIt can be downloaded as a .vcf file.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| No data cable required | Need stable network |
| Support multi-device synchronization | Free space is limited |
Method 2: Export via iTunes backup
1. Connect iPhone to computer using data cable and open the latest versioniTunes.
2. Click the device icon and selectbackupinthis computerand checkEncrypt local backup(Contact data retained).
3. Use a third-party tool (such as iExplorer) to extract contact data from the backup file.
| Applicable scenarios | Tool recommendation |
|---|---|
| full backup | iExplorer |
| Switch and transfer | AnyTrans |
Method 3: Export through a third-party APP
RecommendedMy Contacts BackupAnd other professional tools:
1. After downloading the app from the App Store, authorize access to the address book.
2. ClickbackupGenerate .vcf file and share via email or cloud storage.
| APP name | Export format |
|---|---|
| My Contacts Backup | vCard/CSV |
| Contacts Exporter | Excel/PDF |
Things to note:
1. Before exporting, it is recommended toMerge duplicate contacts(Settings > Contacts > Linked Contacts)
2. When importing an Android phone, the .vcf file needs to be stored inInternal Storage/ContactsDirectory
3. Corporate email contacts need to be exported separately through the Exchange account
Through the above methods, you can easily migrate your contact data across devices. It is recommended to perform multiple backups of important data regularly to avoid accidental loss.
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