Transfer vCard contacts from *.vcf files to an iPhone or iPad


Would you like to import new contacts or updated contact information from a vCard file from your PC or laptop to your iPhone or iPad? With the iDevice Manager Pro Edition , you can import contacts from *.vcf files, preview them first, and then transfer only the desired entries to your Apple device via Wi-Fi.

Handy: You can select individual contacts or multiple entries before sending them to your iPhone or iPad.

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Transfer VCF Contacts to iPhone – Fast, Efficient, and Hassle-Free


vCard files in the *.vcf format are a widely used standard for exchanging contact information. If you have contacts on a PC, laptop, NAS, or in another address book, you can easily import them using iDevice Manager Pro Edition and transfer them to your iPhone or iPad.

Instead of importing contacts directly in a cluttered manner, you first see the selected entries in a clear list. The following information is displayed—if available in the vCard—including first name, last name, primary email address, primary phone number, and also a contact photo. This way, you stay in control and can specify exactly which contacts should be transferred to your device.

How can I transfer vCard contacts from a VCF file to my iPhone or iPad?


  1. If the iDevice Manager Pro Edition is not yet installed, download the program first.
  2. Launch iDevice Manager Pro Edition and select the “Contacts” section in the left-hand menu.
  3. The iPhone or iPad does not need to be connected via a USB cable for this.
  4. A brief introduction may appear when you first launch the app. This will disappear as soon as you select the vCard files.
  5. You can view the help again later via the top menu “View” / “Introduction”.
  6. In the menu “Import”, select the option “Contacts from File”.
  7. Now locate the desired *.vcf files on your PC, laptop, or NAS.
  8. Immediately after selection, the contacts contained in the files will be displayed in iDevice Manager Pro Edition – including a photo, if one is stored in the vCard.
  9. In the overview, you will typically see first and last name, primary email address, and the primary phone number.
  10. Now select individual contacts or all entries to be transferred.
  11. If you want to select multiple contacts, hold down the Ctrl key and click the desired entries.
  12. Then, in the “Transfer” menu, click “iPhone”.
  13. A window will then appear for the Wi-Fi connection with the iManager app.
  14. Now open the free iManager app on your iPhone or iPad.
  15. Use the app to scan the displayed QR code to establish the Wi-Fi connection between the iManager app and iDevice Manager Pro Edition.
  16. Once the connection is established, the selected contacts will be transferred automatically.
  17. If a security prompt appears on the iPhone or iPad asking for access to contacts, you must confirm it by selecting “Yes”.

Benefits of transferring contacts from vCard files


Selective import: Transfer only the contacts you actually want to import to your iPhone or iPad.

Preview before import: Check names, email addresses, phone numbers, and existing contact photos directly on your PC.

No USB cable required: The transfer is conveniently done via Wi-Fi using the iManager app.

Ideal for new or updated contacts: Especially handy if contact files are stored on a PC, laptop, or NAS.

Easy to use: Import contacts, select them, and send them to your Apple device via QR code.

Important Notes on Transfer


Important: The first time you use the iManager app, you must grant access to the contacts on the iPhone or iPad. Only then can the app save the transferred contact data.

In addition, the PC/laptop and iPhone or iPad must be connected to the same network so that the Wi-Fi connection can be established.

In some cases, installed internet security or firewall software blocks the connection. In that case, the iDevice Manager Pro Edition should be added to the firewall as a trusted application.

When is importing VCF contacts particularly useful?


Importing from vCard files is especially helpful if you have collected contact information on a Windows PC, laptop, or network storage device and don’t want to manually create new entries on your iPhone or iPad. Even if existing contact data has been updated, using a VCF file is a practical solution for providing contact information in a consolidated format and then selecting specific entries.

This makes the feature particularly suitable for users who have exported contacts from other programs and want to easily transfer them to their Apple device.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Transferring VCF Contacts to iPhone and iPad


Can I transfer contacts from a *.vcf file to an iPhone?

Yes. With iDevice Manager Pro Edition, you can select contacts from one or more vCard files (*.vcf) on your PC and then transfer them to your iPhone via Wi-Fi.

Does the VCF import also work on an iPad?

Yes, the steps described apply not only to the iPhone but also to an iPad.

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

No. According to the described function, the iPhone does not need to be connected via a USB cable for contact import, since the transfer is done via Wi-Fi using the iManager app.

Can I select individual contacts before transferring them?

Yes. After the VCF files are imported, the contacts are displayed in a list, allowing you to select individual or multiple entries and transfer them selectively.

What data is displayed before the import?

The following are displayed—if available—first and last name, primary email address, primary phone number and a contact photo.

Why isn’t the connection to the iManager app working?

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

What do I need to keep in mind on the iPhone the first time I use it?

When using the iManager app for the first time, you must allow access to your contacts so that the transfer can be completed successfully.

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See for yourself how easy it is to transfer vCard contacts from *.vcf files on your PC or laptop to an iPhone or iPad.

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