Convert VCF to XML

File Extension VCF
Full Name VCard Format

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.

File Extension XML
Full Name XML Document Format

Files with the .XML extension contain text data in the XML language, short for Extensible Markup Language. XML uses markers called tags for defining objects and their attributes. It can be treated as a text-based database.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "VCF") to another (referred to as "XML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, VCF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format VCF to format XML becomes essential.

So, how can we perform VCF to XML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format VCF and transforming it into format XML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of VCF to XML converters.

Conversion from VCF to XML

How to convert the VCF file to XML?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of VCF to XML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the VCF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file VCF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the VCF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XML file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4