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How to prevent data attrition during PST contact conversion to vCard?

todikicas8879
todikicas8879 Posts: 78
in Software Development

I recently tried exporting my Outlook contacts from a PST file into vCard format so I could import them into my Android phone. However, after the conversion, I noticed that some contact fields like company name, notes, and secondary phone numbers were missing. Is there any reliable method or tool that can help prevent data attrition during PST to vCard conversion? I want to make sure all contact details are preserved.

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  • hemortring75
    hemortring75 Posts: 20

    If you prevent data attrition during PST contacts conversion to vCard, it happens when your contacts' data is not saved correctly. I faced the same problem while moving my Outlook contacts to another device. After searching for a reliable option, I found OSTtoPSTAPP PST to vCard Converter, and it helped me convert my contacts safely without losing any information. The application works as a large PST to VCF converter while maintaining all contact information.

    Some useful features I noticed while using the tool are:

    • Preview Contacts Before Conversion –allows you to review every contact detail in Outlook before exporting.
    • Batch PST to vCard Conversion– Convert unlimited contacts from PST files in a single process.
    • Multiple vCard Version Support – Save contacts in vCard 2.1, 3.0, or 4.0 formats.
    • Duplicate Contact Handling – It easily removes all duplicated file from the contacts.
    • Maintains Complete Contact Fields – Correctly store all contacts during the migration.
    • Windows Compatibility – Works smoothly on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.

    From my experience, this tool makes PST contact conversion simple and ensures no data is lost during the process.

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