File extension VCF
| File type | VCard Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a VCF file?
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.
The file structure is a standard one, and thus supported by a variety of personal messaging and contact applications, most of which are based on the windows platform. These files can also be opened on the MAC os using Address book Application. This file type, being one of the standard files for contacts information is also supported by Android for storing contact data.
Program(s) that can open the .VCF file
Windows
How to open VCF files
If you cannot open the VCF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VCF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VCF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VCF format files
The inability to open and operate the VCF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the VCard Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VCF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VCF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VCF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VCF format
- The VCF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VCF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VCF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VCF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VCF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VCF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VCF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VCF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VCF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VCF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.