# How to export Samsung contacts to Excel

Source: https://exportcontacts.com/guides/export-samsung-contacts-to-excel/
Updated: 2026-11-14 · By the Contaxo team

> Samsung's Contacts app can export only a **vCard (.vcf)** file, which Excel doesn't show as a table. To get a real **Excel (.xlsx)** file on the phone, open **Contaxo**, tap **Excel**, choose the columns and tap **Export**. If your contacts sync with Google, you can also export a CSV from contacts.google.com on a computer.

## What you need

- Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with Android 7.1 or later
- Contaxo from Google Play (exports up to 100 contacts for free; Pro exports your whole list)

## Export Samsung contacts to Excel with Contaxo

1. **Install Contaxo and allow access.** Get Contaxo from Google Play and allow access to your contacts. It reads the contacts your Samsung Contacts app shows, whether they are saved on the phone, in your Samsung account or in Google.
2. **Tap Excel.** On the Home tab, tap **Excel**. The spreadsheet appears right away, one row per contact.
3. **Choose columns and filter.** Pick the fields you need (name, phone, email, company, address, birthday and more). Use the filter to keep only contacts with a phone number or an email, or one group.
4. **Export.** Tap **Export** and save the .xlsx file to Google Drive or Files, or send it by Gmail, WhatsApp or Quick Share.

## The built-in way

**Samsung Contacts (VCF only):**

1. Open **Contacts** and tap the menu.
2. Tap **Manage contacts**, then **Import or export contacts**.
3. Tap **Export**, choose a storage location and confirm.

**Google Contacts on a computer (CSV):** if your contacts are saved in your Google account, open contacts.google.com, choose **Export** and pick **Google CSV** or **Outlook CSV**. Contacts saved only on the phone or in your Samsung account are not included.

| Feature | Samsung Contacts | Google Contacts (web) | Contaxo |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| File type | VCF only | CSV or VCF | Excel, CSV, PDF, Word, VCF |
| On the phone | Yes | No, needs a computer | Yes |
| Includes phone and Samsung-account contacts | Yes | No, Google contacts only | Yes |
| Choose columns | No | No | Yes |
| Preview before saving | No | No | Yes |

## After you export

- Bring an edited spreadsheet back into the phone with [Import](https://exportcontacts.com/import/).
- Make a printable list with [PDF export](https://exportcontacts.com/to-pdf/).
- Keep a full copy with [Backup](https://exportcontacts.com/backup/).

Microsoft Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Samsung and Galaxy are trademarks of Samsung Electronics. Contaxo is not affiliated with either company.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is the export option in Samsung Contacts?

Open **Contacts**, tap the menu, then **Manage contacts › Import or export contacts › Export**, and choose where to save. The result is a .vcf file, not a spreadsheet.

### Can I open the Samsung VCF file in Excel?

Excel shows a vCard as lines of text, not a table with columns. Use Contaxo's Excel export, or import the VCF into Google Contacts and export a CSV.

### Does this work on Galaxy tablets and foldables?

Yes. On tablets and unfolded foldables Contaxo shows a sidebar with every tool one tap away.

### Will my contacts be uploaded?

No. The Excel file is created on your phone, and we never receive your contacts. The file only leaves the phone when you save or share it.

## Related

- [How to export your contacts to Excel](https://exportcontacts.com/to-excel/)
- [How to export your contacts to a CSV file](https://exportcontacts.com/to-csv/)
- [Contaxo for Android](https://exportcontacts.com/android/)
- [How to back up and restore your contacts](https://exportcontacts.com/backup/)

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