How to Transfer Contacts from Computer to iPhone [4 Ways]
This guide will show you how to transfer contacts from computer to iPhone. Read on to learn 4 effective ways to transfer contacts from PC to iPhone.
Some iPhone users are used to backing up contact details (such as emails, addresses, and birthdays) to their PC to avoid data loss. When they plan to get a new iPhone, they can import all your contact details from the computer to the new iPhone. In this article, you will learn how to transfer contacts from computer to iPhone in 4 simple ways.
Below is an overview of the 4 ways that help you transfer contacts from PC to iPhone:
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Method |
Transfer Speed |
Ease of Use |
Additional Features |
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Super Fast |
Easy |
Batch transfer with additional phone management (like backup, iCloud manager, etc..) |
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iTunes |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Requires cable connection, syncing process can be slow |
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iCloud |
Fast |
Easy |
Syncs with other Apple devices, automatic backup |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Requires cable connection, syncing process can be slow |
Way 1. Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Computer Without iTunes/iCloud
Not all methods can transfer iPhone contacts and their additional information to your computer directly. We recommend using a professional iPhone transfer & backup tool - AOMEI FoneBackup. It can help move contacts from PC to iPhone, including contact info, name, email, address, and other notes, etc.
- Fully/selectively transfer your contacts in 10 minutes.
- Restore iPhone contacts without erasing the existing data.
- Support transferring photos, videos, WhatsApp, etc.
- Transfer iPhone to computer and another iPhone easily.
- Support all iPhone models and the latest iOS.
100% SecureLaunch AOMEI FoneBackup and connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable, follow the steps to learn how to transfer contacts from PC to iPhone without iTunes.
Step 1. Click Phone Transfer > Choose the PC to iPhone option and click Start Transfer.
Step 2. Tap the Contacts option. Then you can preview and click the "+" icon to select contacts.
Step 3. Check the selected contacts > Select the format you prefer > Click the Start Transfer button to transfer contacts from PC to iPhone without iTunes.
Way 2. Sync Contacts from Computer to iPhone with iTunes
iTunes is the default iOS mobile device management tool, and you may often use it to back up your iPhone data and settings. You can add contacts to iPhone from computer by restoring the backup. It's worth noting that if your iPhone has been used for a while, restoring data with this way will overwrite the existing data on your iPhone.
Connect your iPhone to computer and launch iTunes. Follow along with how to sync contacts from computer to iPhone using iTunes.
Note✍: Make sure you have the latest iTunes installed on your PC to avoid the problem of iTunes won't recognize your iPhone.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to PC using cable, when iTunes recognizes your iPhone, click the Device tab.
Step 2. Go to Info, check the box “Sync Contacts with” > Select “Windows Contacts”
Step 3. Select your contact, and click Apply > Sync to confirm your operation.
iTunes can also guide you on how to transfer videos from PC to iPhone with iTunes. If you have enabled iTunes syncing, you just need to enable the sync process again by following the steps above.
Way 3. Add Contacts from PC to iPhone Using iCloud
iPhone users usually use iCloud to back up data, such as contacts, messages, etc. Then using iCloud for Windows to copy contacts from computer to iPhone is very simple. Let's see how to transfer contacts from PC to iPhone using iCloud. Continue to learn how to add contacts to iPhone from computer.
Note✍: Any changes you make to your iCloud data on your computer or iPhone will be automatically updated to your other devices that are signed in to the same iCloud account.
Step 1. Please download and launch iCloud for Windows on your computer, then sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Step 2. Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks, then click Apply.
Step 3. Go to your iPhone and enable Contacts sync: Go to Settings on iPhone > Tap your name > iCloud > Toggle on the Contacts option.
Way 4. Import Contacts from Computer to iPhone via Email
If you only need to export a few contacts, then using Email is a good option for you, as it only allows you to send one contact at a time. You can send yourself an email with a contact from your computer and check it on your iPhone. If you need to transfer all your contacts at once, use AOMEI FoneBackup to complete how to transfer contacts from iPhone to computer without iCloud.
How to Add Mail Account on iPhone? Go to Settings > ChooseAccounts & Passwords > Tap Add Account > Choose Google or other email services > Enter the required information to add your email account.
Step 1. On your PC open a browser and log in to your email account > Attach the VCF file to a new email and send it to yourself.
Step 2. On your iPhone open the Mail app to check the email > Tap to open the VCF file.
Step 3. Then you will get the option to add contacts from mail to the Contacts app. Choose Create New Contact or Add to Existing Contact according to your needs.
Conclusion
That’s all for how to transfer contacts from computer to iPhone If you want to transfer plenty of contacts, the most efficient way is using AOMEI FoneBackup. It can help you directly transfer iPhone contacts to PC while you need more steps to make it when using iTunes or iCloud.
To avoid data loss during the transfer process (such as iTunes and iCloud will overwrite and change the data on your device), you'd better use AOMEI FoneBackup to backup iPhone contacts for free before performing any operations.