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How do I convert an OST to PST for free?

Convert OST to PST

  1. Open Outlook and click on File.
  2. Select Open & Export and choose Import/Export.
  3. Select Export to a file.
  4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst)
  5. Select the folder you want to export or select the whole account.
  6. Click Next and choose a location for the export and click finish.

How do I convert OST to PST?

Convert OST to PST Manually

  1. Open Outlook and go to the File menu.
  2. Select the Import/Export option.
  3. Choose Export to a file.
  4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst)
  5. Choose whether to export a specific folder or the whole account.
  6. Check the Include subfolders box.
  7. Next, select a destination for the Export, and then click Finish.

Can you import an OST file into Outlook?

Because Outlook can’t directly import from an OST file like it can from a PST file, if you want to copy your offline data to another computer, you can either configure the email client to connect to your server and create a new OST file, or convert your OST content to the PST format.

How do I open an OST file without Outlook?

To convert OST to PST without using Outlook, you need an OST to PST converter software such as Stellar Converter for OST. By using this software, you can convert large, orphaned, and inaccessible OST files to PST. After conversion, you can open the PST file in any Outlook account and access the mail items.

What is the difference between an OST and PST file?

OST is the offline folder created by the MS Outlook and Server to store offline copies of data whereas PST not created by the Outlook or Exchange Server. PST files are friendly for the backup, as you can store them anywhere or can easily transfer from one system to another.

Where is Outlook OST file in Windows 10?

How to find the location of OST file?

Windows OS Version Default OST File Location
Windows 7 & Vista drive:\Users\< Username >\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
Windows 8 & 8.1 drive:\Users\< Username >\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
Windows 10 drive:\Users\< Username >\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

Is Stellar Converter for OST safe?

Whatever the situation, Stellar Converter for OST does its work with your files not suffering data loss. It offers risk-free conversion of emails, contacts, calendars, notes & Journals. The software also supports encrypted OST file to PST conversion for a more secure conversion process.