How to Convert CSV Contacts to vCard (.vcf) Without Losing Data

 
To manage all the contacts securely and effectively, unwinding the differences between CSV and VCF is important. CSV is a comma-separated value-containing plain text, and can be managed in spreadsheets, making it simple to bulk manage contact lists. While it is easy to edit and import contacts into a service like Gmail or Outlook, it has limitations. CSV, parity to vCard is limited in the capability of returning multi-phonenumber contacts, photo(s), or additional details.
 
 VCF is a purpose-built format for contacts. All fields in a vCard may be populated as it supports multi-fields per contact: multiple phone numbers, emails, addresses, photo(s), and notes. Once made in vCard format, they can be easily used across platforms, i.e. Android to iOS, Windows. VCF, therefore, is the preferred format for easily transferring or sharing contacts keeping intact all the details found on the original contact.
 
 Should you wish to convert existing CSV contacts to VCF native contacts, there are some tools like WholeClear CSV to VCF Converter, which will make the process easier especially for bigger lists. In conclusion, these formats are simple lists, VCF is more flexible, stores more detail, and preferably supports transient sharing of contacts compatibly across devices.