Transfer Google Contacts to iPhone and iPad

Do you want to transfer Google Contacts to your iPhone without having to manually re-enter everything? With the iDevice Manager Pro Edition, you can import your contacts stored on Google or Android, review them on your PC, and send individual, multiple, or all entries to your iPhone or iPad.

Especially handy: You can not only transfer contacts to your Apple device, but also save them as a vCard file or create a backup on Dropbox or OneDrive.

✓ Select specific contacts ✓ Transfer via Wi-Fi & QR code ✓ Backup to PC or cloud

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For Windows 11
and Windows 10
For iPhone 17, 16, 15, 14 and Max, iPad Pro
and iPhone 13, 12, 11, XR, iPhone X, SE, iPad

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How can I import Google Contacts into iDevice Manager Pro Edition?

The first step is to import your contacts from your Google account into iDevice Manager. You will then see the entries directly on your PC and can easily decide which contacts you want to keep, back up, or transfer to your iPhone.

  1. If iDevice Manager Pro Edition is not yet installed, download the program first.
  2. Launch iDevice Manager Pro Edition and open the “Contacts” section in the left-hand menu.
  3. The iPhone or iPad does not need to be connected via USB for this.
  4. A brief introduction appears the first time you open the program.
  5. You can reopen this help later via “View” / “Introduction”.
  6. In the “Import” menu, select the “Google Contacts” option.
  7. A browser window will then open with the usual Google login page.
  8. Sign in with your Google account.
  9. Grant iDevice Manager read access to your contacts.
  10. Immediately afterward, your Google or Android contacts will be displayed in the program.
  11. Among other things, your first name, last name, primary email address, and primary phone number will be visible.
Import Google Contacts and view them in iDevice Manager
After signing in to Google, the imported contacts will appear directly in the program window.

How can I transfer Google and Android contacts to an iPhone?

Once your contacts have been imported, you can send them directly to an iPhone or iPad. You decide whether to transfer just individual contacts or your entire contact list. This is ideal if you're switching from Android to iPhone or just want to transfer selected contacts.

  1. First, import your Google contacts as described in the previous section.
  2. iDevice Manager supports the transfer of individual, multiple, or all contacts.
  3. Select the contacts you want to transfer to your iPhone or iPad.
  4. To select multiple contacts, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the desired contacts.
  5. Then, in the “Transfer” menu, select the “iPhone” option.
  6. The window “Wi-Fi Connection with iManager App” will now appear.
  7. Launch the free iManager app on your iPhone.
  8. Scan the displayed QR code with the app to establish the Wi-Fi connection.
  9. Once the connection is established, the transfer of contacts will start automatically.
  10. If a security prompt appears on the iPhone, confirm it by selecting Yes to allow access to the contacts.
Wi-Fi connection with the iManager app for transferring data to the iPhone
The connection between the Windows PC and the iPhone is established via a QR code and Wi-Fi.
⚠️ Important when connecting for the first time
When you launch the iManager app for the first time, you must grant access to your contacts. The Wi-Fi connection will only work if your PC/laptop and iPhone are on the same network. In some cases, a firewall or internet security software may block the connection. If this happens, you must add iDevice Manager to your list of trusted apps.

Why this solution is convenient for Google Contacts

✓ Selective transfer instead of a full import

You decide which contacts to transfer to your iPhone.

✓ Useful when switching from Android to iPhone

Especially when switching devices, Google and Android contacts can be transferred in a controlled manner.

✓ Wireless transfer

Connect conveniently via Wi-Fi using the free iManager app.

✓ Review contacts on your PC beforehand

Before sending, you can view important contact details directly in the program window and keep track of everything.

How can I back up Google Contacts as a vCard file (*.vcf) on my PC?

In addition to transferring them to your iPhone, you can also save your contacts locally as a vCard file. This is useful if you want to create an additional backup, archive contacts, or transfer them to another system.

  1. First, import your Google or Android contacts into iDevice Manager.
  2. Select the contacts you want to save.
  3. If you want to back up all contacts, select any contact and press Ctrl + A.
  4. Alternatively, you can make the selection using the mouse.
  5. In the “Transfer” menu, select the ‘Computer’ option.
  6. Specify the destination directory and the desired file name format.
  7. Start the export by clicking “Apply”.
Save Google Contacts as a vCard file on your PC
Google Contacts can also be backed up as a vCard file on your computer or a NAS.

How can I export Google Contacts to Dropbox?

For an external backup, you can also export your contacts directly to Dropbox. The selection process works similarly to saving them on your PC.

  1. First, import your Google Contacts into iDevice Manager.
  2. Select the contacts you want to save to Dropbox.
  3. In the “Transfer” menu, select the “Dropbox” option.
  4. The first time you use this feature, log in with your Dropbox credentials and grant access.
  5. Then select an existing destination folder or create a new one.
  6. Set the desired format for the filenames.
  7. Start the export by clicking “Apply”.
Export Google Contacts backup to Dropbox
You can easily export contacts from Google to Dropbox as a backup.

How can you back up Google and Android contacts to OneDrive?

If you use Microsoft services, OneDrive is also a convenient option for an additional contact backup. This way, your data is not only stored locally on your computer, but also optionally in the cloud.

  1. First, import your Google or Android contacts into iDevice Manager.
  2. Select the contacts you want to back up to OneDrive.
  3. In the “Transfer” menu, select the “OneDrive” option.
  4. Sign in with your OneDrive account and grant access.
  5. Select an existing folder or create a new backup folder.
  6. Set the desired format for the filename.
  7. Start the transfer by clicking “Apply”.
Export Google Contacts backup to OneDrive
You can also back up your Google Contacts to OneDrive in just a few steps.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Transferring Google Contacts to an iPhone

Can I transfer only individual Google contacts to the iPhone?

Yes. In iDevice Manager, you can select individual, multiple, or all imported contacts and transfer them selectively.

Does the iPhone need to be connected to the PC via USB?

No. A USB connection is not required to import Google contacts. The transfer to the iPhone is done via Wi-Fi using the iManager app.

Does the transfer also work for Android contacts?

Yes. If your contacts are saved in your Google account, they can be displayed in iDevice Manager and then transferred to an iPhone or iPad.

How is the connection between the PC and iPhone established?

The connection is established via the free iManager app. To do this, scan the QR code displayed in the program on your iPhone.

Can I back up my Google contacts as well?

Yes. You can save contacts locally as a vCard file on your PC or create a backup on Dropbox or OneDrive.

Why does the connection sometimes fail?

This is often because the PC and iPhone are not on the same Wi-Fi network, or because a firewall or security software is blocking the connection.

Easily transfer Google Contacts to your iPhone

Import your contacts from Google, review them on your computer, and then transfer specific ones to your iPhone or iPad. You can also create a backup on your computer, Dropbox, or OneDrive at any time.

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