{"id":18570,"date":"2019-12-18T14:39:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T21:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/?p=18570"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:28:29","slug":"how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Outlook Contacts into Excel in 2025? (5 Methods) | CiraSync"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exporting Outlook Contacts into a spreadsheet can be used to move data from Outlook into another mail client or as contact backup in case of an emergency. This guide shows how to export Office 365 Contacts from Outlook Desktop into an Excel spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Method_1_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_Using_the_ImportExport_Wizard\" >Method 1 Export Outlook Contacts to Excel Using the Import\/Export Wizard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Method_2_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_Using_Copy_and_Paste\" >Method 2 Export Outlook Contacts to Excel Using Copy and Paste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Method_3_How_to_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_on_Mobile\" >Method 3 How to Export Outlook Contacts to Excel on Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Method_4_How_to_Export_Outlook_Contacts_from_Outlook_on_the_Web_to_Excel\" >Method 4 How to Export Outlook Contacts from Outlook on the Web to Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Method_5_Export_Contacts_from_Outlook_to_Excel_on_Mac\" >Method 5 Export Contacts from Outlook to Excel on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/de\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_Using_the_ImportExport_Wizard\"><\/span>Method 1: Export Outlook Contacts to Excel Using the Import\/Export Wizard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Outlook on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Open &amp; Export. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Import\/Export. <\/strong>(See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18573\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Outlook-Menu_markup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Outlook-Menu_markup.png 548w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Outlook-Menu_markup-480x476.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 548px, 100vw\" \/>The <strong>Import and Export Wizard<\/strong> will open. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18572\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Import-Export-Menu_nomarkup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Import-Export-Menu_nomarkup.png 437w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Import-Export-Menu_nomarkup-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Export to a file <\/strong>under <strong>Choose an action to perform. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>NEXT.<\/strong> You will be taken to the <strong>Export to a File<\/strong> wizard. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18571\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard_nomarkup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard_nomarkup.png 437w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard_nomarkup-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>NEXT.\u00a0<\/strong> You will be taken to the next step of the wizard. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18581\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-2_nomarkup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-2_nomarkup.png 437w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-2_nomarkup-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the desired Contact Folder to export from. In this example, choose the main <strong>Contacts\u00a0<\/strong>folder. <div class='et-box et-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Exporting the parent folder will not export subfolder content.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>NEXT.<\/strong> You will be taken to the next step of the wizard. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18582\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-3_nomarkup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-3_nomarkup.png 437w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-3_nomarkup-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and select the destination for the export.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Next.<\/strong> You will be taken to the next step of the wizard. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18583\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-4_nomarkup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-4_nomarkup.png 437w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Export-GAL-Export-Wizard-Step-4_nomarkup-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Map Custom Fields<\/strong> to customize which contact fields appear in the exported file. <div class='et-box et-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Skip to <strong>Step 12<\/strong> to export the default contact fields.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Finish.\u00a0<\/strong><div class='et-box et-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Exporting a file may take a few minutes. This procedure cannot be canceled.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Recommended reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-open-a-shared-mailbox-in-outlook\/\">How to Add a Shared Mailbox to Outlook?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_Using_Copy_and_Paste\"><\/span>Method 2: Export Outlook Contacts to Excel Using Copy and Paste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Outlook on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>People View<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the left-hand navigation panel. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18580\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-People-View-Icon_markup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"55\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Your Outlook Address Book will appear. (See figure below.)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18577\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts.png 586w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-480x248.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 586px, 100vw\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>List <\/strong>from the <strong>Current View <\/strong>drop-down. (See figure below.) <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18576\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-Window.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1783\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-Window.png 1783w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-Window-1280x523.png 1280w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-Window-980x400.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Outlook-Contacts-Window-480x196.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1783px, 100vw\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Collapse all undesired contact fields.<\/li>\n<li>Copy all contacts desired contacts.<\/li>\n<li>Open Excel.<\/li>\n<li>Paste all copied contacts into Excel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_How_to_Export_Outlook_Contacts_to_Excel_on_Mobile\"><\/span>Method 3: How to Export Outlook Contacts to Excel on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is currently no way to export contacts from the Outlook mobile app to Excel. As a workaround, you can open Outlook on the web in your mobile browser and follow the steps in the \u201cOutlook on the Web\u201d section below to export contacts to Excel. From there, you can open the exported CSV file in the Excel mobile app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_How_to_Export_Outlook_Contacts_from_Outlook_on_the_Web_to_Excel\"><\/span>Method 4: How to Export Outlook Contacts from Outlook on the Web to Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you use Outlook Web, you can easily export your contacts to Excel right from your browser.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<p>1. Sign in to Outlook on the web<\/p>\n<p>2. Click the \u201cPeople\u201d icon to go to contacts<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46124\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-the-People-Icon.png\" alt=\"Click the People Icon\" width=\"540\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-the-People-Icon.png 540w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-the-People-Icon-480x581.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Check the box to select all contacts (or select specific ones)<\/p>\n<p>4. Click \u201cManage Contacts\u201d and choose \u201cExport contacts\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46132\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-Contacts-1024x658.png\" alt=\"Click Export Contacts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-Contacts-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-Contacts-980x629.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-Contacts-480x308.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/>5. Select \u201cAll contacts\u201d or a specific category, then click Export<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46144\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-to-export-contacts-2-1024x635.png\" alt=\"Click Export to export contacts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-to-export-contacts-2-980x608.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Export-to-export-contacts-2-480x298.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Open the downloaded <b>.csv<\/b> file in Excel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Export_Contacts_from_Outlook_to_Excel_on_Mac\"><\/span>Method 5: Export Contacts from Outlook to Excel on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process for exporting Outlook contacts to Excel is slightly different on a Mac compared to a Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it in Outlook for Mac:<\/p>\n<p>1. In Outlook for Mac, select the \u201cPeople\u201d view<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46149\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-People-view.png\" alt=\"Select the People view\" width=\"542\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-People-view.png 542w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-People-view-480x708.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 542px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Go to <b>File &gt; Export<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46153\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Go-to-File-Export.png\" alt=\"Go to File &gt; Export\" width=\"614\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Go-to-File-Export.png 614w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Go-to-File-Export-480x485.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 614px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Select the type of file you want to export as \u201cContacts\u201d and click \u201cContinue\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46161\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-type-of-file-you-want-to-export-1024x651.png\" alt=\"Select the type of file you want to export\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-type-of-file-you-want-to-export-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-type-of-file-you-want-to-export-980x623.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Select-the-type-of-file-you-want-to-export-480x305.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Give the file a name, choose where to save it, and click \u201cSave\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46169\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Save-the-olm-file-to-your-computer-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Save the olm file to your computer\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Save-the-olm-file-to-your-computer-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Save-the-olm-file-to-your-computer-980x616.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Save-the-olm-file-to-your-computer-480x302.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Click \u201cFinish\u201d to finish exporting your <b>.olm<\/b> file.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46165\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Finish-to-finish-exporting-your-file-1024x654.png\" alt=\"Click Finish to finish exporting your file\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Finish-to-finish-exporting-your-file-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Finish-to-finish-exporting-your-file-980x626.png 980w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Click-Finish-to-finish-exporting-your-file-480x307.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Open the OLM file in Excel:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Import your OLM file into Outlook for Mac using the \u201cImport\/Export\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pick the option of \u201cExport to a File\u201d from the Import and Export Wizard.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose the \u201cComma Separated Value\u201d option and click Next.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the destination path to save the file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the \u201cFinish\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. What are some limitations of exporting large contact lists?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Very large contact lists may hit Excel&#8217;s row limit (~1 million rows)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Opening large CSVs in Excel may be slow and resource intensive<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Avoid exporting sensitive info like phone numbers for many contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2. Is it safe to share a CSV file containing my contacts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sharing exported contact files can raise privacy and security concerns. Be cautious about sharing exported files, as they contain personal info. Only share with trusted parties, and be sure to remove sensitive details before sharing, password protect the file, and use secure file sharing methods. Also ensure that you comply with any applicable data protection laws.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-export-outlook-contacts-excel\/\">How to Export Outlook Contacts into Excel?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/office-365-best-practices\/how-to-view-global-address-list-outlook\/\">How to View the GAL in Outlook?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/share-an-outlook-calendar\/\">How to Share an Outlook Calendar?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cirasync.com\/support\/how-to-add-an-email-account-to-microsoft-outlook\/\">How to Add an Email Account to Outlook?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exporting Outlook Contacts into a spreadsheet can be used to move data from Outlook into another mail client or as contact backup in case of an emergency. 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