File Extension Database

Open CONTACT File

The CONTACT is a contact file created by Windows Contacts, a built-in contact management program included in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

It is basically a contact card whose file format is a virtual business card summary, used to store personal and business contacts.

It is a proprietary file format for electronic business cards.

It can be attached to various email messages, but can be exchanged in other ways, including the World Wide Web or instant messaging.

They contain multiple utilities like name, address, contact number, images, email addresses and sound clips

In this case, the CONTACT file contains information about a person or organization, including name, picture, email address, phone number, home and work addresses, job titles, and family members.

This file is located in the Windows 'Contacts' folder for every Windows user.

CONTACT extension files are named using their 'Full Name' field, for example, the contact with full name 'Steve Brown', is stored in the file "SteveBrown.contact".

The contact's picture is displayed as the file icon in Windows.

CONTACT files are automatically referenced by the built-in Windows Mail email program.

Software for opening and working with a CONTACT file

Typical CONTACT application file locations:

%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Windows Mail\wab.exe /contact "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Mail\wab.exe" /contact "%1"

Typical CONTACT mime types:

text/x-ms-contact

Frequently used application names to open CONTACT files:

Windows Mail

Frequently associated Windows objects:

contact_wab_auto_file

How Can I Open CONTACT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CONTACT file is to find a CONTACT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONTACT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CONTACT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CONTACT file opener then try to search online for "CONTACT viewer", "application to open CONTACT file" or "open CONTACT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CONTACT file

How Can I Open CONTACT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CONTACT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONTACT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CONTACT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CONTACT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CONTACT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CONTACT file then try to search for "CONTACT viewer", "application to open CONTACT file" or "read CONTACT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CONTACT file

How Can I Open CONTACT File on Android

If you downloaded a CONTACT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CONTACT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CONTACT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CONTACT viewer", "CONTACT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CONTACT File on iPhone or iPad

To open CONTACT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CONTACT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CONTACT". This way you can find apps which can open CONTACT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CONTACT viewer" or "CONTACT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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