Learn how to browse, preview, search and print contacts from VCF files in this 4-minute beginner-friendly tutorial.
This beginner-friendly video shows you how to quickly view and browse contacts stored in VCF files. You'll learn how to open files, preview contact details, use search, and print contact lists - all without any file conversion needed.
Duration: 4:15 Level: Beginner Published: Feb 8, 2026
How to open VCF files containing single or multiple contacts for quick viewing.
How to navigate through all contacts and sort them by name, email, or phone.
How to view full contact information including photos, addresses and notes.
How to quickly find specific contacts using the search function.
How to print selected contacts or entire contact lists directly.
How to extract and save contact photos embedded in VCF files.
Do I need to convert VCF files to view them?
No! The viewer lets you browse contacts directly without any conversion.
Can I view contact photos?
Yes, embedded contact photos display automatically in the preview panel.
How do I search for a specific contact?
Use the search box at the top - type a name, number, or email to filter results.
What if I need to convert or export contacts?
For conversion, see our VCF Converter tutorial.
[0:00] Introduction: Hi everyone! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to quickly view and browse contacts stored in VCF files. Whether you need to look up a phone number, check an email address, or print a contact list, you'll learn how to do it all without any file conversion.
[0:30] Opening Your VCF File: Let's start by opening a VCF file. Click the "Open File" button here and navigate to your VCF file. You can also drag and drop the file directly into the window. The contacts will load instantly and appear in this list on the left side.
[1:00] Browsing Through Contacts: Now you can see all the contacts from your VCF file. Simply scroll through the list or click on any name to select it. You can also use the column headers to sort contacts alphabetically by name, by email, or by phone number.
[1:45] Viewing Contact Details: When you click on a contact, the full details appear in this preview panel on the right. You can see everything - the full name, all phone numbers, email addresses, physical address, company information, and even the contact photo if one is embedded in the file.
[2:30] Searching for Contacts: If you have a large VCF file with hundreds of contacts, use the search box up here. Just start typing a name, phone number, or email address, and the list will filter in real-time to show only matching contacts. This makes it super easy to find exactly who you're looking for.
[3:15] Printing and Saving: Finally, let's look at printing and saving. To print contacts, select the ones you want and click Print - or print all contacts at once. If a contact has an embedded photo, you can right-click and save the photo to your computer. That's it!
[4:00] Wrap Up: That's how easy it is to view VCF contacts! You don't need any conversion or complex software - just open, browse, and find what you need. Download the free viewer from the link below to try it yourself. Thanks for watching!
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