How to use a vCard in Microsoft Outlook

Updated October 22, 2026

Save a contact as a vCard

1. In People (Contacts), open the contact.
2. Choose File, then Save As.
3. Pick vCard Files (*.vcf) as the type, choose a folder and click Save.

Send a vCard

1. Start a new email.
2. Choose Attach File and pick the .vcf file.

Or skip the attachment: put your card's vcrd.co link in your signature instead.

Add a vCard you received

If the vCard arrives as an attachment, open it and click Save & Close to add it to your contacts. You can also drag the attachment onto People.

To import a .vcf file saved on your computer, open it from File Explorer or Finder, or use File, Open & Export, Import/Export and choose Import a VCARD file (.vcf).

If double-clicking a .vcf file doesn't open Outlook, set Outlook as the default app for .vcf files in your system settings.