Q – I was using Lotus Notes client but due to some requirements I have to switch to MS Outlook. Lotus Notes contains my important contacts so I want to migrate these contacts from Lotus Notes to Outlook. Can you please suggest me the quick method to migrate contacts from Lotus Notes to Outlook?

Freya

You can simply convert Lotus Notes contacts to a CSV file and then import the CSV file into Outlook. In this way, you can export contacts from Lotus Notes to MS Outlook.

Hector

I don’t know the steps of the above method. Can you please elaborate the process?

Julius

Here are the steps to export Lotus Notes contacts to CSV –

  • Launch Lotus Notes and click on contacts
  • Click more > Export contacts
  • To export contacts from Lotus Notes to Outlook, select all contacts in this view
  • To export the information of contacts, select all fields
  • Click on browse and provide a location to save the contacts
  • Choose Save as type CSV option
  • Click Export

Steps to import Lotus Notes contacts to Outlook

  • Launch Outlook application
  • Click Open > Import
  • In Import & Export Wizard, select ‘Import from another program or file’ and click Next
  • Select file type to import
  • Select CSV in the file type
  • Click Browse to locate the CSV file
  • Select ‘Do not Import duplicate items’ and click Next
  • Select a destination folder to save and Click Next
  • Click Finish
  • To view contacts, open MS Outlook account and click contacts
Magnolia

I have read the above procedure though it is simple but a very lengthy procedure. I want a quick solution. Can you please provide me with the other solution that is simple and effortless?

Shawn

While searching for an automated solution. I have come across a link of the article which I want to share here. I hope you will find it effective for you

Alexis

You can try an automated solution i.e. NSF to PST Converter that will completely convert Lotus Notes contacts into Outlook within few minutes without harming any file of yours. You will find accurate results without any hurdles. Find the useful link – https://www.softaken.com/nsf-to-pst-converter

Leonel

Hi, one of my friends is looking for conversion of complete Lotus Notes data into Outlook. Can I use the software for it?

Sullivan

Yes, you can easily convert all messages, contacts, notes, journals and other information from Lotus Notes NSF into MS Outlook without harming a single element. It takes a very less time to move NSF file of any size with this tool.