What is Mac Address Book?

The Mac Address Book, also known as Contacts, is a software tool designed for managing contact information on Apple devices. This utility enables users to add, import, update, and delete contact details seamlessly from various accounts such as iCloud and Google. It supports linking contacts from different accounts and merging them, ensuring that all information is centralized and accessible. Additionally, users can create and manage lists within the Address Book to organize their contacts more efficiently.

How to Export Mac Address Book to a CSV File

Method 1: Using Exporter for Contacts

Exporter for Contacts is a versatile Mac app that allows you to export your Mac Address Book contacts to a CSV file, along with other formats such as Excel. It is compatible with macOS versions from Mac OS X 10.9 to macOS 14 Sonoma. This app runs locally on your Mac, ensuring that your contacts are not analyzed or shared without your consent, and reducing the risk of interception or unintended use of your contact data.

Method 2: Using Cisdem ContactsMate

Cisdem ContactsMate is a contact management tool that is capable of exporting your Mac contacts to a CSV file. It is designed exclusively for the Mac system and not only exports contacts but also allows for viewing, searching, creating, editing, grouping, tagging, sharing, printing, and syncing contacts. Additionally, it provides functionalities to backup or restore contacts and find and delete/merge duplicate contacts. Cisdem ContactsMate supports exporting contacts from various sources to 8 different formats and can import contacts from CSV and vCard files.

Method 3: Using an Online Converter or Numbers App

For those looking for alternative methods, Mac contacts can be exported to CSV using an online converter or the Numbers app. However, these methods are not the easiest and may pose some risks. Online converters could have potential security and privacy risks. On the other hand, Numbers, a spreadsheet app included with Apple devices, can be used to export contacts to CSV but may result in loss of some data during the import process and can be confusing to use.

Import Your Mac Address Book Directly into Sourcetable

Using Sourcetable to import your Mac Address Book offers a seamless experience that surpasses the traditional method of exporting to CSV and then importing to another spreadsheet program. With Sourcetable's ability to sync live data from almost any app or database, you can effortlessly pull in contact information from your Address Book. This direct integration eliminates the need for multiple steps, streamlining your workflow and reducing the risk of data loss or formatting errors that often occur during the export-import process.

Furthermore, Sourcetable's familiar spreadsheet interface allows for immediate querying and manipulation of your data, enabling you to dive into automation and business intelligence without delay. The automatic updates ensure that your spreadsheet remains current without the need for manual refreshes, providing a dynamic and efficient approach to managing your contacts. Choose Sourcetable for a more integrated, accurate, and time-saving solution to handle your Mac Address Book data.

Common Use Cases

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  Sending contacts to others
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  Importing contacts to another computer
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  Creating a backup of contacts
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  Using Contacts with Numbers to export to CSV or Excel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export contacts directly from the Mac Contacts app to CSV format?

No, the Contacts app on a Mac exports contacts in the VCF file format by default. To convert to CSV, you can use third-party software like Cisdem ContactsMate or convert via Numbers after exporting.

What is the best way to export Mac contacts to a CSV file?

The best way to export Mac contacts to CSV is by using Cisdem ContactsMate, which can export contacts to CSV with a single click and supports various account types like iCloud, Exchange, Google, and more.

Is it possible to convert a vCard to CSV on a Mac without additional software?

Yes, you can use Numbers, a spreadsheet application on Mac, to import the vCard file and then export it to CSV format. However, be aware that some data may be lost during this conversion.

Can Microsoft Excel open CSV files exported from Mac contacts?

Yes, Microsoft Excel can open CSV files, so you can view and edit your exported Mac contacts in Excel.

Will I lose any contact information when exporting from Numbers to CSV?

Exporting contacts from Numbers to CSV may result in the loss of some data, so it's important to check the CSV file after conversion to ensure all necessary information is intact.