PCVITA software to convert PST contacts to VCF files in batch
PST to VCF Converter
PCVITA PST to VCF Converter converts contacts from PST files to VCF in one batch and keeps names, phone numbers, addresses and emails in place. Preview every contact first. Choose vCard 2.1 for mobile or desktop apps, 3.0 for webmail servers or 4.0 for cloud servers. Save contacts in one VCF file when you want a single file. Outlook is not needed except for Auto Detect. Free demo is available and full edition costs $49.
- Input
- Contacts in PST files
- Output
- VCF files in bulk
- Versions
- vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0
- Layout
- One VCF or many
Scans PST files, lists contacts with properties and merges them into one VCF on request. See all features. Check finished files with Free VCF Viewer Software or load many VCF contacts into Outlook with vCard Importer Software.
How PST Contacts Become VCF Files With PCVITA Software
Load your PST file, check the contacts and save VCF files in a folder you choose.
PST Contact Files
Files or folders on your PC
- One file, one folder or Auto Detect
- Regular and archive PST files
- Orphaned, protected and damaged files
PCVITA Contact Converter
Installs on Windows
- Contact properties on a preview panel
- Sort, search and select contacts
- Three vCard versions to select
VCF Contact Files
Saved to your destination folder
- Bulk VCF files for all contacts
- One merged VCF on request
- Groups and distribution lists included
- 1AddSelect a PST file or let Auto Detect find it.
- 2CheckPreview contacts and tick the ones you need.
- 3SaveSelect vCard, set a folder and click Export.
Convert PST to VCF in 6 Steps
Six screens lead from your PST file to saved VCF files. Click a step tab to see its screen. Software Guide covers more screens including report saving.
Step 1. Load the PST File
Launch the software from Start, All Programs and vCard Export. Use Browse for File for one PST file at a known location. Use Browse for Folder when separate PST files sit in one folder. Auto Detect Outlook PST File locates your default Outlook contact file and works only with Outlook installed.
Step 2. Scan and Preview the Contacts
Scanning collects contacts from archive.pst when you have one and from your regular PST or OST file. Click Ok and every contact appears in a directory structure grouped by PST. Select a contact to view its properties and switch between horizontal and vertical view.
Step 3. Tick the Contacts and Click Export
Tick the contacts you want. Right click and select Export or click Export Selected. Select a contacts folder and click Export to convert everything inside it.
Step 4. Choose vCard as the Format
Select vCard (VCF) for VCF output. Select Single vCard to put many contacts in one vCard file. Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, WAB, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST and HTML sit in the same list.
Step 5. Set the vCard Version
Open Advance Settings and select vCard 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0. Version 2.1 suits mobile or desktop apps, 3.0 suits webmail servers and 4.0 suits cloud servers. Tick the merge option to place all contacts in one vCard file.
Step 6. Select the Destination and Export
Browse to the destination folder and tick Maintain Folder Hierarchy. Click Export. While contacts save, the export window lists Folder, Item Count and Destination Path. A success message ends the job, so click OK and open your VCF files.
Demo edition has a contact limit and needs no licence.
PST to VCF Converter Features
What PCVITA software does with PST contacts, grouped by task.
Finds and Loads Your PST Contact Files
Three ways to add files cover every PST location on your PC.
Browse for File
Select one PST file when you know where it sits.
Browse for Folder
Load a folder when contacts live in separate PST files.
Auto Detect Outlook PST File
Auto Detect locates the default Outlook contact file. Outlook must be installed for this option.
Archive and Regular Files Together
Scanning covers archive.pst if you have one and your regular PST or OST file.
Scan for Damaged Files
The scan checks a PST file for damage and fixes errors before conversion. Orphaned and password protected files convert too.
Lists Contacts With Properties and a Search Grid
Preview opens an instant view of any contact you select, in a Microsoft styled window.
Directory Structure by PST
A folder tree on the left groups contacts by PST file. A preview panel sits on the right.
Full Contact Properties
Preview shows Full Name, Company, File As, Business Phone, Business Fax, Home Phone, Mobile Phone and Email Address.
Sort by Properties
Arrange contacts by personal details or contact details in ascending or descending order.
Search Grid
Search contacts by their attributes with the grid search lines in the software window.
Horizontal or Vertical View
Switch the layout to fit your screen and long contact lists.
Saves VCF in the Version and Layout You Need
Bulk conversion or selected contacts only. Version and layout settings decide what you get.
vCard 2.1
Version 2.1 suits mobile or desktop applications.
vCard 3.0
Version 3.0 suits webmail servers.
vCard 4.0
Version 4.0 suits cloud servers.
Single VCF for All Contacts
Select merge in Advance Settings and every PST contact lands in one VCF file.
Distribution Lists and Groups
Group and distribution list contacts move to VCF files with the rest of your contacts.
Sorts Output Folders and Saves a CSV Report
Export settings keep your contact folders in order and record the job.
Maintain Folder Hierarchy
Tick the box before you click Export and contact folders keep their structure.
Export Window With Item Count
Folder, item count and destination path appear in the export window during the job.
Full Contact Folder in One Click
Select a contacts folder and click Export to convert all of its items.
Report Saved as CSV
Save the export report as a CSV file, choose its destination and click Save.
Other Output Formats
Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST and HTML files come from the same contact list. WAB output needs Outlook Express.
Test these options on your own PST file. Demo edition has a contact limit until you buy.
Why Native Outlook Steps Slow PST Contact Export
Four facts from Microsoft about contacts and VCF files. PCVITA software closes all four gaps in one job.
- 1
Save As Starts From One Open Contact
Microsoft's vCard steps start in an open contact with File and Save As. PST to VCF Converter from PCVITA loads the PST file and converts all contacts you tick in a single batch.
- 2
The Export Wizard Offers CSV for Your Account Contacts
Classic Outlook export steps choose Comma Separated Values and the Contacts folder under your account. PCVITA software opens a PST file directly and saves VCF files as output.
- 3
Attached vCards Join Outlook One by One
Microsoft says you add attached vCards to your Outlook contacts one by one. PCVITA converter creates VCF files in bulk, so you handle one folder instead of single contacts.
- 4
Bulk VCF Files Need a CSV Step in Outlook
For a bulk VCF file from iCloud, Microsoft converts the file to CSV through Windows Contacts before Outlook imports it. Load your VCF contacts with PCVITA vCard Importer Software or save CSV straight from your PST file.
Get Your PST Contacts Ready Before Conversion
Seven checks before the first export. Work down the list, then launch the software.
- Copy the PST file to a safe folder first, so your original contacts stay untouched.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above on your PC.
- Start the software as administrator with the Run as Administrator option on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7.
- Install Outlook only for Auto Detect. Browse for File and Browse for Folder work without it.
- Choose the vCard version your target needs. Use 2.1 for mobile or desktop use, 3.0 for webmail and 4.0 for cloud.
- Decide on the layout. Keep VCF files separate or use the merge setting for one VCF file.
- Test the free demo on your contacts before you pay. Download the demo edition and check the VCF files.
System lines follow the Specifications table below. Facts about Outlook follow the pages in the Sources list.
PST to VCF Converter Price and Free Demo
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Demo edition limits how many contacts it converts.
Demo Edition
Free
Load, scan and preview PST contacts and test the conversion
- ContactsLimited
- ScanIncluded
- LicenceNot needed
Version 5.0, 35.5 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Convert every contact in your PST files
- ContactsNo limit
- ScanIncluded
- DeliveryEmail after payment
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Core conversion features sit in both editions
- Add Multiple PST Files
- Automatic PST Scan
- Naming Convention for Files
- Windows 10 and Other Versions
- PST to VCF Conversion
Specifications of PST to VCF Software
Version, system needs and conversion details in one place.
| Version | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 35.5 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32 and 64 bit) and 11, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019 |
| Microsoft Outlook | Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2021 (32 and 64 bit) |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above. Launch the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 |
| Free demo limit | Converts a limited number of contacts |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input files | Contacts from PST files, including orphaned files and password protected ones |
|---|---|
| Ways to add files | Browse for File, Browse for Folder and Auto Detect Outlook PST File |
| Main output | VCF files in vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 under Advance Settings |
| VCF layout | Bulk VCF files or one merged VCF for all contacts |
| Other formats | Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, WAB, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST and HTML |
| Contact properties | Full Name, Company, File As, Business Phone, Business Fax, Home Phone, Mobile Phone and Email Address |
| Folder structure | Maintain Folder Hierarchy option before export |
| Export report | Saved as a CSV file |
Outlook Manual Steps vs PCVITA PST to VCF Converter
What Microsoft documents for contacts next to PCVITA software, so you can compare both routes for your job.
| Point | Manual Steps | PCVITA Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Contact source | Classic Outlook export chooses the Contacts folder under your account | Loads a PST file, a folder of PST files or an Auto Detected file |
| Output format | Save As makes a vCard and the export wizard makes a CSV file | Saves VCF files in three vCard versions |
| Contact count | Save As starts from one open contact | Converts contacts you tick or a full contacts folder in one job |
| Adding vCards | Outlook adds attached vCards to your contacts one by one | Merges contacts into one VCF on request |
| Bulk VCF import | Microsoft converts a bulk VCF file to CSV in Windows Contacts first | Saves CSV from the same PST contacts |
Manual method facts come from Send and save contacts as vCards (.vcf files) (Microsoft Support), Export contacts from Outlook (Microsoft Support), Import vCards to Outlook contacts (Microsoft Support) and Import contacts from iCloud (vCard .vcf file) to Outlook (Microsoft Support). PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Specifications sections of this page.
Quick Checks Before You Convert PST Contacts
- Outlook must be installed for Auto Detect. Browse for File works when you know the PST location.
- WAB files need Outlook Express on your PC.
- Administrator mode applies on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7. Launch with Run as Administrator.
- Framework version 4.5 or above of Microsoft .NET must be on your PC before you launch.
- Demo edition converts a limited number of contacts. Full edition has no contact cap.
If these checks look right, load your file and click Export. Software Guide lists every screen.
Sources for PST Contact Conversion Facts Official pages behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft SupportSend and save contacts as vCards (.vcf files)
- Microsoft SupportExport contacts from Outlook
- Microsoft SupportImport vCards to Outlook contacts
- Microsoft SupportImport contacts from iCloud (vCard .vcf file) to Outlook
PST to VCF Converter FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before and during PST contact conversion, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the conversion behaves with your contacts
How do I convert PST to VCF?
Six steps convert PST to VCF.
- Step 1. Load a PST file with Browse for File, Browse for Folder or Auto Detect.
- Step 2. Scan the file and preview the contacts.
- Step 3. Tick the contacts and click Export Selected.
- Step 4. Choose vCard as the export format.
- Step 5. Select vCard 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0 in Advance Settings.
- Step 6. Browse to a destination folder, click Export and select OK on the success message.
How do I export Outlook contacts to vCard from a PST file?
Load the PST file in PST to VCF Converter. Select the contacts you need, set vCard as the format and click Export. Outlook installation is not needed except for Auto Detect.
Can I save all PST contacts in one VCF file?
Yes. Tick the merge option in Advance Settings and PCVITA software places every selected contact in one VCF file. Single vCard in the format list does the same job.
Can I convert only some PST contacts to VCF?
Yes. Tick the contacts you want and click Export Selected. PCVITA converter migrates only those contacts and leaves the rest of your PST file untouched.
Can I convert PST contacts to VCF without Outlook?
Yes. Outlook installation is not needed when you use Browse for File or Browse for Folder. Auto Detect locates the default Outlook contact file and needs Outlook on your PC.
Can I convert contacts from an orphaned or damaged PST file?
Yes. PCVITA software scans PST files for damage, fixes errors and converts contacts from orphaned and password protected files. Open PCVITA Outlook PST Repair Software when you want a repaired PST file as well.
Does the converter move distribution list contacts?
Yes. Groups and distribution list contacts convert to VCF files like every other contact. Open the files in PCVITA Free VCF Viewer Software to check the result.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free PST to VCF demo do?
It converts a limited number of contacts. Demo edition loads PST files, scans them, previews contacts and tests the conversion. Buying the full edition lifts the limit.
How much is PST to VCF Converter?
$49. Full edition converts every contact in your PST files. Your purchase has a 30 day money back guarantee and delivery comes by email after payment.
Where do I download PST to VCF Converter?
Click Download Now above. Demo edition is version 5.0 at 35.5 MB for Windows. Install it, load a PST file and test the VCF output before you buy.
Compatibility and Files vCard versions, Windows, Outlook and the VCF files
Which vCard versions can I choose?
Three versions, 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0. Version 2.1 fits mobile and desktop software, 3.0 fits webmail servers and 4.0 fits cloud servers. Select your version in Advance Settings.
How do I import a VCF file with many contacts into Outlook 365?
Use a bulk route and skip the one by one steps. Microsoft says Outlook for Microsoft 365 adds attached vCards one by one and converts a bulk VCF file to CSV first. PCVITA vCard Importer Software imports multiple vCard contacts to Outlook in one job.
Which Windows and Outlook versions work with the converter?
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, plus Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019. PCVITA software works with Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2021 (32 and 64 bit). Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above and 100 MB of free disk space are required.
Can I move converted contacts to Android, iPhone or Gmail?
Yes. VCF files import into Gmail, Android, iPhone, iCloud, Windows Phone, Hotmail and other apps that accept the format. Choose the vCard version your target needs before you export.
How do I open the VCF files after conversion?
Open them in any app that reads VCF files. Check contacts on your PC with PCVITA Free VCF Viewer Software before you import them. PCVITA Outlook to vCard Export Tool exports contacts from Outlook files in the same way.
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What Users Say About PCVITA PST to VCF Converter
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and customer words after a PST contact conversion.
From past few days, I was searching for how to convert PST to VCF format. I saw this quality in the feature list and I downloaded its trial version. I used the utility to export PST contacts to VCF. I was so impressed by the working speed and accurate results. Now, I am having the licensed version of this software. Thank you.
First of all, I want to say a big thank you to the whole team of developers, who have designed this outstanding PST to VCF Converter. Now, exporting contacts from PST becomes easier. I have moved several contacts from my PST file into VCF with the help of this amazing utility even without losing a single bit of data.

Soft32: experts marked PCVITA PST to VCF Converter as software built to convert PST to VCF accurately. See more badges on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways for PST Contacts to VCF
Five points from this page.
- Source. PCVITA software converts contacts from PST files, including orphaned files and files with passwords.
- Preview. Contacts show with their properties before you export, so you tick only the ones you need.
- Output. Choose one of three vCard versions and save bulk VCF files or one merged VCF.
- Outlook. Auto Detect needs Outlook installed. Browse for File and Browse for Folder do not.
- Demo and price. Free demo limits the contact count. Full edition costs $49 and carries a money back guarantee.
Test PST to VCF Conversion on Your Own Contacts
Download the free demo, convert some contacts and check the VCF files before you buy the full edition.
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