Convert PST to VCF
| File Extension | PST |
| Full Name | Microsoft Outlook Personal Folder Format |
The extension .pst refers to files of the type, Outlook Personal Information store files. The extension is the short form for Personal storage table file.These are the data files that are created by applications like Microsoft Outlook and the Windows messaging client from Microsoft.
| File Extension | VCF |
| Full Name | VCard Format |
The .vcf files, known popularly as the vCard file are Data files that are used to store personal information or business cards. These file type allow storage of information in a well defined structure, thus making it easier for the end users to manage their contacts.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PST") to another (referred to as "VCF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PST file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PST to format VCF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PST to VCF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PST and transforming it into format VCF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PST to VCF converters.
Conversion from PST to VCF
PST to VCF
How to convert the PST file to VCF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PST to VCF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PST file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file PST, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the PST file to the application
- Select the output format of the VCF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file VCF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted VCF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PST format:
Other conversions
to the VCF format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.