iCloud is the online storage provided by the Apple. Many users of iCloud store their mails, contacts and other files into it.
The problem has arisen in terms of import of vCard to iCloud. Many users find the error ‘Can’t import vCard to iCloud’.
The main reason of unable to import vCard to iCloud is the version of vCard. The vCard of version 2.1 is not the supporting file format of iCloud. Hence the users often encounter this problem leading to the frustration and disappointment.
There are two methods by which the import of vCard to iCloud error can be resolved. The first method is the manual method and the second method is the automated solution.
Method 1: To resolve the issue of ‘Can’t Import vCard to iCloud’
This approach deals in making the changes in the versions of vCard. The version is changed into iCloud supporting file format.
The following are the steps to manually if you are unable to import vCard to iCloud
- Firstly, Open a blank word document or any other such file in the system.
- You can now drag, the VCF files in the word document or related file. If there are huge number of files then they can be displayed in batches.
- Now you can open the Replace window by entering ‘Ctrl+H’.
You need to enter the details as given below:
- Find what: VERSION:2.1
- Replace with: VERSION:3.0/VERSION:4.0
After entering the details, you can now click on ‘Replace All’. Now, the version of vCard gets changed. Earlier it was version 2.1 now it has been converted into 4.0.
- You can now go to the ‘File’ of the word document and click on ‘Save all’.
- After that, go to Start, Run and then enter ‘cmd’ in the command prompt dialogue box. Afterwards, press enter.
- Now in the opened window, type ‘cd c:\vcf’. If your file is in the other drive then you can enter in place of C drive.
- Thereafter, enter the command in the dialogue box as ‘copy *.vcf combined .vcf’
- Now all your VCF files will get merged in a single VCF file. This file can be easily imported in iCloud just by drag and drop.
Limitations of Manual Method
- It is a lengthy and time-consuming process. The user has to spend a lot of time to fix the error.
- The steps are manifold. They have to be followed one after the other without a skip. Each step has to be dealt with caution and deliberation.
- This method aims to change the version which is the major problem. If there is some other issue then it won’t be that easy to identify.
- There is a possibility of success failure. Many times the vCard version change doesn’t happens successfully.
- There is a probability that the data integrity may get affected or the undesirable format may occur.
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Automated Tool: An alternative solution
Method 2: 4n6 vCard converter is a useful and an efficient professional tool. It covers the limitations that the manual method faces. It ensures that the transfer of data takes place without any loss.
The following are some of the key features of vCard converter tool:
- It safely and securely moves the data to iCloud without any hassle.
- There is no limitation to import the number of files.
- It supports to import the vCard files of multiple versions. The tool provides the option to use the supporting file format for iCloud.
- It imports vCard ensuring that the contact information is intact and the data integrity is maintained.
- The tool also has a separate option to extract email addresses and phone numbers from vCard VCF contact files.
- This utility will surely helpful to you if you are unable to import vCard to iCloud. As it is capable to upgrade old vCard files to new vCard files.
- This application offers multiple output options such as PST, PDF, HTML, Text, CSV, vCard & Office 365.
- The tool gives permission to preview vCard file data in the software interface i.e. First Name, Last Name, Company, Job Title, Personal URL, Business Number, Internet Email, Domestic and Work Addresses.
- 4n6 vCard Converter supports old as well as new versions of vCard contact files such as 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, etc.
- is utility also provides facility to export contact photos in actual file extensions from uploaded vCard files.
Conclusion
In the above blog you have learnt about the manual method and the automated tool. The manual method is a lengthy process with certain limitations. However, the automated tool helps in overcoming “can’t import vCard to iCloud” issues of the manual method and provides the best results in shorter span of time.
Just download free demo version of the 4n6 vCard Converter software and check how to fix problem if you are unable to import vCard into iCloud. The tool can be installed successfully on all latest as well as old Windows Operating System.