Keeping all your contacts together can be tricky. If you’ve been using an iPhone but now want to use Google services or are switching to an Android phone, you might be asking: how to import contact from iCloud to Gmail?
The good news is, it’s not as hard as it sounds. If you’re changing phones or just want to save your iCloud contacts in Gmail, this simple guide will walk you through each step clearly and easily.
How to Import Contact from iCloud to Gmail
This is the easiest and most trusted way to move your contacts from iCloud to Gmail.
Log in to iCloud

- Open your browser and go to iCloud.com.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- Click on the Contacts icon.
Download Your Contacts

- Press Ctrl + A (on Windows) or Command + A (on Mac) to select all contacts.
- Click the gear icon at the bottom-left of the screen.
- Choose Export vCard.
- A file ending in .vcf will be saved to your computer. This file contains all your contacts.
Upload Contacts to Gmail
- Go to Google Contacts.
- Sign in with your Gmail account.
- On the left side, click Import.
- Find and select the .vcf file you just saved.
Click import

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How Do I Merge Contacts from iCloud to Gmail?
If you already have some contacts saved in Gmail, importing new ones from iCloud might add the same people twice. Here’s how to fix that easily:
Simple Steps to Combine Duplicates:
- Open Google Contacts.
- On the left side, click “Merge & fix.”
- Google will show you any repeated contacts it finds.
- Click “Merge All” to combine them, or go through them one by one if you prefer.
How to Import Contact From iCloud to Gmail on Android
You don’t need to have an iPhone to move your iCloud contacts to an Android phone. Here are two easy ways to do it:
Using a Computer
- First, save your iCloud contacts as a
.vcffile (a contact file). - Open Google Contacts in your web browser.
- Sign in with your Gmail account.
- Click Import and choose the contact file you saved.
- Now, on your Android phone, make sure your Google account is synced. Your contacts will appear automatically in your Contacts app.
Using an Android App
Some free apps can help you move your contacts:
- Sync for iCloud Contacts
- CardDAV-Sync
Steps:
- Download one of these apps from the Google Play Store.
- Log in using your iCloud email and password.
- Allow the app to sync your contacts.
- Your contacts will now show up on your Android phone or be saved in your Google Contacts.
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How to Get Contacts from iCloud to Android Without iPhone
No iPhone? No worries. If you still know your iCloud email and password, you can move your contacts without a problem.
Steps:
- Open iCloud.com in any browser.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- Click on Contacts.
- Select all the contacts and download them as a .vcf file.
- Go to Google Contacts.
- Sign in with your Gmail account.
- Click Import and upload the .vcf file.
- Sync your Gmail account on your Android phone, and all your iCloud contacts will show up.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there’s no direct auto-sync between iCloud and Gmail. You’ll need to export and import manually or use third-party sync apps.
Yes. As long as you save and upload the correct .vcf file, your data is safe. Just make sure to download it from the official iCloud site.
Yes, you can use your phone’s browser to access both iCloud and Google Contacts, but using a computer is usually easier.
Instead of selecting all, just select the specific contacts in iCloud before exporting the .vcf file.
Conclusion
Understanding how to import contact from iCloud to Gmail makes it easy to switch between devices and keep your information safe. If you’re moving from an iPhone to an Android phone or just want to save a copy of your contacts in your Gmail account, the steps in this guide are clear and simple, even if you’re not tech-savvy.
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References
- Contactzilla.com – The Easy Way to Transfer Contacts from iCloud to Google
- Data-recovery-solutions.com – How to Transfer Contacts from iCloud to Gmail
- Discussions.apple.com – Contact Transfer from iCloud to Gmail
