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Export WhatsApp Contacts to VCF (vCard)

Create compatible vCard (.vcf) files from your WhatsApp contacts. Ready to import into iPhone, Android, Outlook, and Google Contacts.

Create VCF File

Export Format

Excel (.xlsx)
Best for analysis
CSV
Universal format
VCF (vCard)
Mobile-ready

↑ Actual format selector in WaVault

Best For
Mobile Import
Compatible With
iOS & Android
Format
Standard VCF 3.0
Limit
No Limits (Local)

How to export WhatsApp contacts to Excel in 3 steps

01

Open WhatsApp Web

Log in to web.whatsapp.com in your browser.

02

Open WaVault

Click the extension icon to launch the dashboard over WhatsApp.

03

Select & Export

Choose Excel, CSV, or VCF formats and click Export.

Why use VCF (vCard) format?

While Excel is great for spreadsheets, VCF (Virtual Contact File) is the universal standard for digital business cards.

If you want to move contacts from WhatsApp to your phone's address book, this is the format you need.

  • Instant Mobile Import: Email the VCF file to yourself, tap it on your iPhone or Android, and add hundreds of contacts instantly.
  • Google Contacts Sync: Upload the VCF to Google Contacts to sync across all your devices.
  • Outlook Compatible: Import directly into Outlook address books.
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Common Questions.

Everything you need to know about professional extraction.

Can I export WhatsApp contacts to Excel (.xlsx)?

Yes. WaVault specifically exports to native Excel (.xlsx) format, preserving special characters and formatting. You can also choose CSV or VCF (vCard) formats.

How do I export WhatsApp group members to Excel?

Open the group in WhatsApp Web, open WaVault, and select 'Export Group Participants'. It extracts all members, including unsaved numbers, directly to Excel.

Can I export unsaved numbers from WhatsApp Web?

Absolutely. WaVault automatically identifies and exports unsaved numbers from your chat list and groups, allowing you to save them to your contacts or CRM.

Can I export WhatsApp contacts to VCF (vCard)?

Yes, WaVault supports VCF 3.0 export, which is perfect for importing contacts into Google Contacts, iCloud, iPhone, and Android devices.

Is this safe? Does it send data to a server?

WaVault is designed to be safe: exports run locally in your browser on WhatsApp Web, and we don’t upload your chats or contact lists to our servers. You stay in control of what you export.

Does this violate WhatsApp terms?

WaVault doesn’t automate messaging or send messages on your behalf. It helps you export contact data you can already view in WhatsApp Web. Use it responsibly and follow WhatsApp’s terms.

Does it work on Chrome / Edge?

Yes, WaVault is built for all Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera.

What fields are included in the export?

The export includes Name (if saved), Phone Number (with country code), formatted International Number, and labels indicating if the contact is saved or unsaved.

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