iOS: Export/back up all local and cloud contacts natively

No dearth of contacts backup apps in the App Store, though not one is required for exporting/backing up all local and cloud contacts to vCard:

1. In Contacts List view, tap and hold All Contacts
2. Tap Export
3. Tap Select All Fields
4. Tap checkmark at top right
5. Tap desired destination from Share menu (AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Save to Files, etc.)

See also Delete all iOS contacts.

❧ 2026-04-14