Convert xml to vcf

Free online XML to VCF converter

Exporting contacts from .xml files to vCard format. Conversion options for XML and VCF contacts

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How to convert xml to vcf file

vCard / VCF format is the standard for exchange of contacts data, but many tools offer alternative exports to CSV or XML format. Users looking for xml to vcf conversion are looking for a way to export or transform contacts from XML file to a vCard compatible format (.vcf).

A viable way how to convert xml contacts to vcf is to simply sync your contacts through your mobile device or email account, but this option is only useful in case that you want these contacts in first place.  But that is not always the case and quiet often you also need or want tools that can help you filter or edit the contact entries as well.

How to convert contacts from XML format to VCF format

Direct xml to vcf conversion

Dedicated contacts, or personal information managers usually can be used to simply import .xml files to produce the .vcf version directly. You can find dozens of smaller or bigger utilities all over the Internet and there is plenty of vCard editors and organizers as well. Microsoft Outlook offers convenient way how to edit contacts as well, but so do many Outlook alternatives.

Various online conversion services (Convertio, Aconvert etc.) also offer direct xml to vcf conversion. It's up to you, if you want to upload / exchange contacts on such sites though. It is not generally advised for sensitive data.

Parsing contacts to CSV format

You can find many tools that can read and parse contacts from XML files and save the entries in simple, CSV format. This format is accepted in pretty much every software or service that works with contacts and many offer option to save the contacts to other formats.

 

XML vs VCF: format comparison

How the XML and VCF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the XML and VCF file formats
Property .XML Extensible Markup Language .VCF vCard
Plain-text readable Yes Yes
Data types Typed Partial
Nested structures Yes Yes
Formulas No No
Multiple tables or sheets No
Typical file size Small Small
Open standard Yes Yes
Best used for Data exchange Sharing and distribution
Introduced 1998 1996
Developer W3C IETF
MIME type application/xml text/vcard

Frequently asked questions

Is the XML to VCF converter free?

Yes, converting XML to VCF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required.

How large can my XML file be?

You can upload XML files up to 15 MB and convert up to 100 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert XML to VCF?

No. The XML to VCF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid XML file for this XML to VCF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.