# How do I prepare a .CSV File for import on Windows?

In addition to being able to create, edit, and add contacts directly in Contacts, it is also possible to import and export contacts via a .csv or .txt file. It is important to ensure these files are in the UTF-8 (Unicode) format.

To ensure your CSV file is in UTF-8 with Windows, please

1. Open your file with Notepad
2. Click on **File** **➔** **Save As**
3. Under **Encoding** please select *UTF-8*.
4. Under **Save as type** please select *Text Documents (\*.txt)*.
5. Click **Save**

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