Basic Techniques to Convert/Export & Move NSF Contacts to VCF Format

Overview

Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes are the two most widely used and recognizable email clients. People today demand an email service that can accommodate their needs. As a result, the only email program that can accommodate every user's demands is Microsoft Outlook. It has several choices that are simple enough for novices to understand. Furthermore, it has integrated security elements that contribute to the user's confidence. People's hunt for an accurate way to convert the Lotus Notes database to an Excel VCF file is limited to this.

How Can We Manually Convert NSF to VCF?

Users occasionally want to convert their Lotus Notes contacts to VCF files. The NSF file must first be converted into a PST format that is compatible with Outlook. You have to follow the export and import procedures to convert an NSF file to an Outlook PST. IBM Notes must be installed on your computer before proceeding with this step. Then, you can import VCF files into Outlook by utilizing the Import/Export option.

Section 1: NSF Export to a VCF File

• Launch the IBM Lotus Notes app on the gadget.
• Navigate to the File menu and choose Export.
• Choosing the place to store your files for export from the wizard is the next step.
• Choose the Comma-Separated Value option and input the file name after choosing the format for your file. To export, press.
• Next, choose your desired choices in the VCF export box and press the OK button.

Section 2: Import a VCF file into Microsoft Outlook

• Launch the Microsoft Outlook software on your PC and navigate to the File menu.
• To import or export a file, select the Open and Export tab and click on it.
• After choosing the Import from File or Import from Other Applications option, press the Next button.
• After making your decision, click Next for Comma-Separated Values.
• Next, select an exported VCF file by clicking "Search," and then press the following button.
• To pick the extra options option, you must lastly tick the corresponding checkbox and click the Finish button.

The NSF file format can be converted to the VCF file format using the two techniques mentioned above. Nevertheless, the manual approach has certain drawbacks, which we've enumerated in the list below.

Constraints of the Manual NSF-to-VCF Conversion Method

• The preceding manual procedure is laborious and time-consuming.
• Errors are quite likely to occur during processing.
• When you convert, there's a potential that you'll run into issues.
• The selected data cannot be converted.
• Only one NSF file can be converted at a time with this procedure.
• This method requires technical competence to follow.

Expert's Solution for Exporting a Lotus Notes Database to VCF

Complete and simple to use, the DataVare Address Book Manager Tool can Convert/Export & Move NSF Contacts to VCF Format. You can also move your NSF files without any data loss. Furthermore, the NSF files can be decrypted before the transfer procedure.

Final Thoughts

The most effective ways to convert NSF to VCF format using both the professional Address Book Manager and the manual were covered in the previous piece. However, users are unable to complete this conversion due to certain problems with the dearth of information on the manual technique. Therefore, we recommend that users select the expert technique, which will convert the Lotus Notes database to an Excel VCF file promptly.

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