Importing Outlook Contacts to Gmail Easily

[saumyatandon]

Importing Outlook contacts to Gmail can be done manually, though the process involves several steps. First, open Microsoft Outlook and go to **File > Open & Export > Import/Export**. Choose **Export to a file**, then select **Comma Separated Values (CSV)** and export your contacts to a CSV file. Next, log in to your Gmail account, go to **Google Contacts**, click on **Import**, and upload the CSV file. While this method works, it can be tricky—users often face formatting issues, missing contact details, or import errors if the CSV isn't structured correctly. Additionally, Outlook must be installed and configured properly, which may not be the case for all users.

To simplify the process and avoid such challenges, you can use a professional tool like the **Cigati PST Converter Tool**. This utility allows users to convert Outlook PST files directly into formats compatible with Gmail, including exporting contacts without needing Outlook. It preserves the data integrity and ensures a smooth migration without manual errors. Whether you're moving a few contacts or thousands, the Cigati PST Converter offers a reliable and efficient way to import Outlook contacts to Gmail with minimal effort.

 

[davidmiller623]

First exporting Outlook contacts into a VCF (vCard) file will make importing Outlook contacts to Gmail most simple. Emails does not natively accept VCF files for bulk imports, hence you will have to convert the VCF to a CSV format—which Gmail does accept. I found the Softaken VCF to CSV Converter to be extremely beneficial in this regard. This basic utility rapidly converts Outlook-exported vCard files into a neat CSV file suitable for Gmail. Once you have the CSV file, just go Google Contacts, press "Import," submit the file, and your contacts will show up in your Gmail. Particularly in cases with numerous contacts, this approach saves a lot of time and performs really well. Therefore, using a trustworthy application to convert VCF to CSV would surely be the easiest approach for transferring Outlook contacts to Gmail.