Can I use MSG contacts from Outlook on my Android, iPhone and other device?

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Yes, you can use your MSG contacts from Outlook on your iPhone or Android device, but not directly, because iPhones or Android doest not support Outlook MSG contact files directly.

But here is the simple solution to import your Outlook contacts to your mobile phone:

You have to convert MSG to Outlook contacts to a universally supported vCard format that can be easily imported into any Android and iPhone devices.

There are two ways to convert MSG to VCF

1. Manual method

If you have only a few MSG contacts, you can do it manually using Microsoft Outlook. It takes a bit of time, but it works.

Steps:

  • Open Microsoft Outlook on your system
  • Double-click and open the MSG contact file
  • Click on File → Save As
  • Choose vCard (.vcf) as the file format
  • Save the contact

Now repeat the same steps for each MSG contact.

After that:

  1. Transfer the saved VCF file(s) to your Android or iPhone (you can use USB, email, or any file-sharing method)
  2. Open the file on your phone
  3. Tap Import to save the contact to your phone

2. Automated Method (Most preferable)

If you have more than a few MSG contacts, doing everything manually quickly becomes frustrating and time-consuming. That’s where using a tool makes the contact management much easier.

How this method works​

Instead of opening each file one by one, you can use a tool like Softaken MSG to vCard Converter to convert all MSG contacts into VCF format in one go.

Simple steps:​

  • Open the tool on your system
  • Add all your MSG contact files
  • Preview the contacts (optional but helpful)
  • Choose VCF (vCard) as the output format
  • Click convert

Within a few moments, you will get VCF files ready to use.

After conversion:​

Transfer the VCF file to your Android or iPhone
Open it from your phone
Import contacts into your Contacts app

Why this method is better​

  • No need to repeat the same steps again and again
  • Saves a lot of time when there are many contacts in one file
  • Keeps contact details properly arranged
  • Reduces the chances of missing or incomplete contacts

Simple Takeaway​

The manual method works for a few contacts, but if you want a quick and smooth process, using a tool like WholeClear MSG to vCard Converter is the easiest way to handle multiple contacts without extra effort.