3 Ways to Export Android Contacts to Microsoft Excel
You can export Android contacts in various file formats such as CSV, VCF, XLSX, etc. which are supported by Microsoft Excel. Each file type has its own advantage. For example, VCF is commonly used to export contacts as it also supports photos and audio to export ringtones. Whereas CSV is used more widely in different services. Here’s how to export contacts from your Android phone to Microsoft Excel.
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Export Android Contacts to Microsoft Excel
1. Using Google Contacts
The default contacts app on many Android phones is the Google Contacts app. But to export contacts from the Google Contacts app, first, you need to ensure that your contacts are in sync with your Google Account. To do that:
1.OpenGoogle Contacts appon your phone and tap on theprofile iconat the top right corner.
2.In the pop-up, select theContacts app settingsoption.
3.Now tap onGoogle contacts sync settings.
4.Here, ensure you have enabled theAlso Sync device contactsoption. It will sync your device contacts to Google contacts. This option should be turned on by default though but we want to be sure.
5.You can also import contacts from a SIM card to Google Contacts with the third option.
6.Once done, you are all good and can start exporting contacts. To do that, opencontacts.google.comon your phone or desktop.
7.Tap on theHamberger menuat the top left corner. Then select theExportoption in the sidebar.
8.If you want to export only a few contacts, hover above the contacts you want to export and enable the checkbox beside it to select the contact. Now tap on theKebab menu (three-dot menu)and select theExportoption.
9.It will open the Export contacts pop-up where you choose between selected contacts, all contacts, starred contacts, or frequently contacted contacts. Choose the category you want to export.
10.You can select eitherGoogle CSVorOutlook CSVas file formats. Both of them will work with most spreadsheet apps. But if you want to specifically import them into another Google or outlook account, then choose the respective file format.
11.Once done, tap on theExportbutton to export the contacts in CSV format.
Now open the CSV file in Microsoft Excel to see all your exported contacts.
You can export directly from the Google Contacts Mobile app too. The only difference is it supports VCF file format instead of CSV. Here’s how to export contacts from the Google Contacts Mobile app. Just select theFix and managetab in the bottom bar, then select theExport to fileoption. Give a name and tap on theSavebutton.
You cannot export only selected contacts from the Google Contacts app.
2. Using the Samsung Contacts App
Similar to Google contacts, you can also use Samsung contacts to export contacts in VCF file format.
1.Open the Samsung Contacts app and tap on theHamberger menuat the top left corner.
2.In the sidebar, tap on theManage contactsoption.
3.Here, select theImport or export contactsoption.
4.Now tap on theExportbutton under the Export contacts heading.
5.Select theInternal storageorSD Cardoption to export contacts to that storage space.
6.Once done, tap onExport.
7.This will start exporting your contacts in the VCF file format.
3. Using the Contacts to Excel app
If you do not use a Samsung phone or the Google contacts app, look for the export option in the OEM’s contacts app. If missing, you’re able to rely on the third-party contact export app called Contacts to Excel to get the work done.
1.First install theContacts to Excelapp from the Play Store.
2.Now tap on thecog iconat the top and select all the contact data that you want to include in the CSV file while exporting.
3.Now go back to the previous screen and select the needed file format. I selected CSV, for example. You can choose between CSV, VCF, XLSX, and PDF.
4.Once selected, tap on theExcept Contactsoption to export all the contacts.
5.Now grant permission to the app to access your contacts and file storage.
6.Once done, you can open the file using any spreadsheet app on the phone or transfer it to your desktop and start working on it.
Android Contacts to Microsoft Excel
All these file formats also work on other spreadsheet services like Google sheets, Libra Office, etc. You can prefer any file format according to your liking. But as noted, CSV is widely popular and works on many applications. Whereas XLSX is Microsoft Excel’s official file format. Anyhow, the end result isn’t much different once you open the file in Microsoft Excel. As contacts are sensitive data, it’s a good idea topassword protect your Excel file. If you have contacts printed on apaper, you can easily convert them in Excel sheet.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
