By Michael | Last Updated
“How do I backup my iPhone contacts to my computer? I want my contacts to go from iPhone to PC without Outlook. Thanks.”
Once your iPhone is lost or stolen, it is difficult to get back the previous contacts info, such as phone number, email address and etc. Thus, it is essential to save all the contacts from iPhone to PC in case the data loss. How can we backup all iPhone contacts to PC without limits? You can get the specific details here.
If you want to backup all contacts from iPhone to Windows computer easily or quickly, you can choose iSunshare iSyncGenius to make it done. This software can help you to transfer contacts from iPhone to PC or from PC to iPhone whenever you need to. Besides, you can save multiple iPhone contacts backups without overwriting the old ones.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to PC and then run iSunshare iSyncGenius. If there is screen lock on the iPhone, you should enter the password to unlock it and then tap Trust option when getting a prompt to ask for permission. To exporting iPhone contacts, you should choose Back up in the top menu and then click the Next button after you check the device information.
Step 2: Select Classified backup and then tick only Contacts to backup. Afterward, click the Choose button to set a custom storage path. Next, click the Start button to back up the contacts to your computer.
Step 3: When you see the backup process finished, you can go to the storage path to check the contacts files on your computer. In the future, you can restore the contacts from PC to your iPhone when necessary.
iTunes can also help sync contacts from iPhone to your computer. You should pay attention that the backup will overwrite the previous contacts on the iPhone.
Step 1: Build the connection between your iPhone and your PC. After that, iTunes will recognize your iPhone automatically. Then you can click the iPhone icon that appears on the left-hand side of the iTunes window.
Step 2: You can view your iPhone is displayed on the left menu. Click Info and then select Windows Contacts from drop-down checkbox behind Sync Contacts with. And check the checkbox in front of Sync Contacts with. Then, choose All contacts and click on the Apply button on the bottom-right.
Step 3: Or you can go to Summary option and choose This Computer under Automatically Back Up option. Afterward, click the Back Up Now button under Manually Back Up and Restore option.
If you want to backup iPhone contacts to pc without iTunes, you can choose iCloud to export iPhone contacts from iCloud to your PC. But you should turn on the iCloud contacts on the iPhone.
Step 1: Access icloud.com and then sign in with your Apple ID which is applied to your iPhone.
Step 2: On the main interface, click on Contacts option.
Step 3: All contacts will be showcased here. Just go to click on the Settings icon and then select Export vCard. In no time, you can check the contacts downloaded on your PC.
If your iCloud storage has not enough, do you know how to backup contacts between iPhone without iCloud without a computer? Don't worry, it is a good choice to backup contacts from iPhone to iPhone with AirDrop.
Step 1: You need to enable AirDrop on both your two iPhone. Open the control center and long-tap the Wi-Fi >> enable AirDrop >> Everyone.
Step 2: Select the contact you want to backup from your source iPhone and click "Share Contacts", then click the recipient's avatar.
Step 3: On your target iPhone, it will follow up with a prompt asking for your permission, click "Accept" to save the contact.
Backing up your iPhone contacts to a PC is crucial for ensuring data safety in case of loss or damage to your phone. Whether you use iSyncGenius, iTunes, or iCloud, each method offers a reliable way to transfer your contacts with ease. By following these steps, you can securely store your contacts on your computer and restore them whenever necessary.
