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0Exporting your contacts to a file on your Google Pixel 9 Pro allows you to create a backup copy of your contact list. This file can then be stored on your device, uploaded to cloud storage, or transferred to another phone or computer. It's a convenient way to ensure you don't lose your important contacts and facilitates migrating them if you switch to a different phone or platform. The most common file format for exporting contacts is .VCF (vCard), which is widely compatible for importing into most contact management systems.
How to Export Contacts to a File on Google Pixel 9 Pro:
The process of exporting contacts is done through the Google Contacts app that comes pre-installed on your Pixel phone:
Open the Contacts App: Locate and tap on the Contacts app icon on your home screen or in your app drawer. It's typically a blue icon with a white silhouette of a person.
Access the Menu: In the Contacts app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) usually found in the top left corner of the screen, or sometimes the "Fix & manage" tab at the bottom.
Go to Settings or Export Option:
If you see a "Fix & manage" tab at the bottom: Tap Fix & manage, then look for Export to file.
If you don't see "Fix & manage" or prefer the menu: From the menu, scroll down and tap Settings. In the Settings menu, scroll down to the "Manage contacts" section and tap Export.
Choose Accounts to Export (if applicable): If you have multiple Google accounts synced with your phone, you might be asked to select which account's contacts you wish to export. You can choose "All contacts" or specific accounts.
Select File Format: The default and most common format for exporting contacts on Android is .VCF file (vCard). This format is universally recognized for contact exchange. While some platforms might offer CSV, VCF is typically the go-to for phone backups.
Initiate Export: Tap Export to .VCF file (or a similar button).
Choose Save Location: Your phone's file manager will open, allowing you to choose where to save the .vcf file. You can typically select your phone's internal storage (e.g., the "Downloads" folder) or a cloud storage service like Google Drive if you have it enabled.
Save the File: Tap Save or Done to complete the export.
Once the export is complete, you will usually see a notification confirming that your contacts have been exported. You can then access the .vcf file from the location you saved it to, making it ready for backup or transfer.