Import Contacts

Import Contacts

PrintPerfect Labels can import contact data to help you create mailing labels quickly. This premium feature saves time by eliminating manual data entry.

Note: This is a Premium feature available after the 7-day free trial.

How It Works

1. Click Extensions → PrintPerfect Labels → Import Google Contacts
2. Contacts are imported to your current spreadsheet
3. Column headers are created automatically
4. Use the data to create labels as normal

[🖼️ Image Screenshot: Import contacts menu option]

What Gets Imported

The import creates these columns in your spreadsheet:

• Name
• Email
• Company
• Phone
• Address1
• Address2 (if applicable)
• City
• State
• Zip
• Country

Current Limitations

Development Note: The contacts feature currently uses sample data for demonstration. Full Google Contacts integration is coming soon.

Currently, the import provides sample contact data to help you:

• Test the label creation process
• See how imported data appears
• Design your label templates
• Practice before using real data

Using Imported Contacts

Once contacts are in your spreadsheet:

1. Review the data - Check that all information looks correct
2. Add/edit as needed - Make any manual adjustments
3. Create labels - Open PrintPerfect Labels sidebar
4. Use merge fields - Reference the imported columns:

{{name}} {{address1}} {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip}}

Tips for Contact Labels

Standard Mailing Format

{{name}} {{company}} {{address1}} {{address2}} {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip}}

Return Address Format

{{name}} {{address1}} {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip}}

Organizing Your Contacts

Before creating labels:

1. Remove duplicates - Clean up your data
2. Check addresses - Ensure complete mailing information
3. Standardize format - Consistent state abbreviations, etc.
4. Sort if needed - By ZIP code for bulk mailing

Common Use Cases

Holiday Cards

Import family and friends for seasonal mailings

Business Mailings

Import client contacts for professional correspondence

Event Invitations

Quick import for wedding or party invitations

Newsletters

Regular mailings to your contact list

Privacy & Security

• Contact data stays in your Google account
• No data is stored on our servers
• Processing happens in your browser
• You control all data access

Future Enhancements

We're working on:

• Full Google Contacts API integration
• Select specific contact groups
• Filter by labels
• Choose which fields to import
• Update existing contacts

Manual Alternative

If you prefer not to use the import feature:

1. Create your spreadsheet manually
2. Copy/paste from other sources
3. Type in contact information
4. Import from CSV (copy into Google Sheets)

Getting Started

1. Set up your spreadsheet with headers
2. Import contacts using the menu option
3. Review and edit the imported data
4. Create labels using the standard process

Need help? Contact [email protected] for assistance with contact imports or any other features.