VCF files, also known as vCard files, have the function of storing information about your contacts. These can be read and then imported by online email clients like Gmail, iCloud and Yahoo, as well as by the Outlook application installed on your computer. Note that you will invariably need a computer to manipulate VCF files.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Open a VCF file with Gmail

Step 1. Open your Google contacts page
Go to the site https://contacts.google.com/ with your Internet browser. If you sign in to your Google account, you will see the list of your Gmail contacts
- If you don't log into your account directly, you'll be prompted to enter your Gmail address and password before proceeding further.
- If the Google Contacts page that appears does not match yours, click on your profile icon found in the upper right corner of the page, and then select your account from the drop-down menu that will appear. If you don't see your account displayed, click Add an account and enter your email address and then your password to connect.

Step 2. Click the More button
It can be found on the left side of the contacts page. You will see several options below the title More.

Step 3. Click Import
This option can be found below the title More, on the left of the contacts page. You will see a dialog window appear.

Step 4. Click CSV or vCard File
You will find this button at the bottom of the list of available options.

Step 5. Click Select File
You will find this blue button in the dialog window.

Step 6. Select your VCF file
Click on the VCF file to open in the Gmail online client.

Step 7. Click Open
This button is located in the lower right corner of the window. This will upload the selected file.

Step 8. Click the Import button
It is located at the bottom of the dialog window. Your VCF contacts file will be immediately added to your Gmail account.
Method 2 of 4: Open VCF File Using iCloud

Step 1. Open iCloud
Go to https://www.icloud.com/ with your Internet browser. If you're signed in to your account, you'll see the iCloud dashboard.
If you have not signed in directly to your account, you will be prompted to enter your email address and password to continue

Step 2. Click the Contacts button
It's in the top row of dashboard options. You will see the list of your contacts displayed.

Step 3. Click the icon labeled "Settings"

It is located in the lower left corner of the window. You will see a drop-down menu.

Step 4. Click the Import vCard file… button
You will find this option in the drop-down menu. You will see Windows File Explorer or Finder window if you are working on Mac

Step 5. Select your VCF file
Click on the VCF file you want to open with iCloud.

Step 6. Click the Open button
You will find it in the lower right corner of the window. The contacts in this file will be added to the list of those that were already attached to your iCloud account.
Method 3 of 4: Open VCF File with Yahoo

Step 1. Open Yahoo
Go to the site https://mail.yahoo.com/ with your Internet browser. If you are already logged in to your Yahoo account, you will see the contents of your mailbox.
If you haven't signed in directly to your Yahoo account, you'll be prompted to enter your email ID and password

Step 2. Click the icon symbolizing contacts
You'll find this notepad-like icon in the upper right corner of the window. You will see the list of your contacts displayed in a new tab
If you're still using an older version of Yahoo, the icon you'll need to click is a person's silhouette and is located in the upper left corner of the window

Step 3. Click the Import Contacts button
It can be found in the middle column of the contacts page.

Step 4. Click Import
This button is to the right of the title Upload a file. You will see a pop-up window.

Step 5. Click the Choose File button
It is located at the top of the dialog window. You will see the Windows File Explorer window or the Finder window if you are working on a Mac.

Step 6. Select the VCF file
Click on the VCF file you want to open in Yahoo.

Step 7. Click the Open button
It is located in the lower right corner of the window. Your VCF file will be uploaded to the drop-down window.

Step 8. Press the Import button
You will find this option at the bottom of the drop-down window. This will import your contact list into Yahoo.
Method 4 of 4: Open VCF File with Outlook on PC

Step 1. Open Outlook
Double-click or double-click on the Outlook 2016 application icon. It looks like a O on dark blue background.
- Unfortunately, the Outlook online client does not support VCF files.
- To import a VCF file on Mac, select the file name, click File, then select Open with then click on Microsoft Outlook. You can then click on Save and close when prompted.

Step 2. Click the File button
It is located in the upper left corner of the application window. You will see a pop-up menu.

Step 3. Choose the Open and Export option
It is located on the left side of the context menu.

Step 4. Click Import or Export
This button is located in the middle column of the options dialog. You will see a pop-up window.

Step 5. Select the Import VCARD file option
You will see it in the drop-down window.

Step 6. Click the Next button
It is located at the bottom of the dialog window. You will see the Windows Explorer window appear.

Step 7. Select your VCF file
Click on the VCF file you want to import.

Step 8. Click the Open button
It is located in the lower right corner of the window. The contacts from the VCF file you selected will be imported into the Outlook address book.