4] Convert the HTML file to CSV Currently, HTML is not an option for importing Facebook contacts into Gmail; the best option is CSV.

So your file should look like “Facebook.csv” or something similar. Import into Gmail Now the magic happens. Open up Gmail, and click the Contacts Link.

Simple webapp Friends to Gmail converts your Facebook friends list into a Gmail-compatible CSV file complete with birthdays, location, bios, work history, and hometown.

What makes a CSV file unique is the way its content is organized. Here's what you need to know about CSV files and how to use them.