Select the option and choose "vCard" or "VCF" as the target format. How to Import VCF Files to Other Platforms

Go to Menu -> Manage Contacts -> Import or Export Contacts .

Look for readable text (names, phone numbers).

Download (built for older devices) from a trusted software repository or legacy Samsung support page.

Once you have successfully converted SPBM file to VCF, here is how to get them onto your device:

This method is ideal when you do not have immediate access to a Samsung phone but do have a PC with an older version of Samsung software (Kies). It uses the older Samsung Kies application, which may still be able to read .spbm files on some systems.

Alternatively, open the .spbm file using a robust text editor like . While much of the file will look like random code, you can copy and paste the plain text names and numbers into a spreadsheet to reconstruct your contact list manually. How to Import the Converted VCF File to Your New Phone

Because SPBM files are essentially structured data files, a portion of the text can sometimes be read using an advanced text editor like Notepad++ or VS Code. This method is a last resort if your file is small and other methods are unavailable.

Because the SPBM format is tied to outdated Samsung ecosystems, keeping your contacts trapped in this format poses several limitations:

Since .spbm files are encrypted backup files created by Samsung devices, they cannot be opened directly by standard contact applications. To get a .vcf file, you must use the following functionality within the Samsung Smart Switch software:

You might be holding onto an old phone’s backup from 2015. Here is why you need to perform this conversion today:

# Extract field data field_data_start = field_pos + 2 field_data_end = min(field_data_start + field_len, record_end)

If you do not want to install legacy software on your computer, several free online file conversion websites can handle SPBM to VCF migration. Step-by-Step Online Conversion: