You have a folder full of VCF files exported from a phone or an old mail program. Outlook's own import takes them one at a time, and with a multi-contact VCF it only brings in the first contact. SoftSpire vCard Converter is built for exactly that job. It converts single or multiple vCard files in one pass into a PST file you can open in Outlook.
Quick facts
- Version: 5.4
- Platform: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, plus Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 and 2003
- Price: $49.00 for the full version
- Trial: a free demo converts the first 5 contacts from vCard files and does not allow batch mode
- Output formats: PST, XLS and CSV
Key features
Convert a whole folder of VCF files in one batch
In batch mode you select a folder and every vCard file in it is converted at once. Single mode converts files one by one. For batch conversion, all the files need to be in a single folder.
Get a new PST file after each conversion
The software creates a new, separate PST file after every conversion. Your existing Outlook data stays untouched. The PST is Unicode, so it opens in Outlook versions including 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007. Outlook needs to be configured on the PC before you import.
Export contacts to Excel or CSV as well as PST
If you don't need Outlook, the same tool writes vCard data to XLS or CSV. In Excel, each contact gets its own row and each field its own column.
Keep contact photos and non-English text
Contact photos are imported along with names, addresses, email IDs, job titles and websites. Multilingual contacts are supported, so names in other languages come through too.
Read vCards from many sources
The tool handles vCard files from clients such as Outlook Express, Entourage, Mac Mail and Thunderbird. It also handles files from devices such as BlackBerry and iPhone.
Choose Normal or Advance mode
You pick between a Normal mode and an Advance mode for the conversion. The process takes three steps: open the tool, browse to a vCard file or folder, then start the conversion.
Who it's for
It suits anyone moving a pile of contacts from a phone, an older mail program or a backup into Outlook. It also suits anyone who wants those contacts in a spreadsheet. If you have only one or two vCards, Outlook's built-in import may be enough.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Batch conversion of a whole folder
- Three output formats: PST, XLS and CSV
- Photos and multilingual text are carried over
- Light hardware needs
Cons
- Windows only
- The demo is limited to the first 5 contacts and has no batch mode
- All files must sit in one folder for batch conversion
- Outlook must be configured before you import into PST
FAQs
Does it convert more than one contact per VCF file?
Yes. It handles both single-entry and multiple-entry vCard files.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The free demo converts the first 5 contacts and does not allow batch mode.
Which Outlook versions can open the result?
The vendor says the PST works in Outlook 2003 onwards, and lists 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 among them.
Do I need Outlook installed?
For PST output, yes, with an account configured. XLS and CSV are also available as output.
System requirements
- Processor: minimum 2.4 GHz
- RAM: minimum 512 MB
- Hard drive space: 100 MB
- Operating system: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003