How to export your contacts from Apple Contacts

Export selected contacts

1. Go to the Contacts app on your Mac.
2. Select one or more contacts.
3. Choose File > Export > Export vCard, choose a location, then click Save.

The contacts are exported as a vCard file (.vcf) only.

Export all contacts

1. Go to the Contacts app on your Mac.
2. Choose File > Export > Contacts Archive, choose a location, then click Save.

The contacts are exported as an archive file (.abbu) only.

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