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How to Convert Microsoft OST to PST File Format

Microsoft Outlook is the primary choice for the computer users, it is very important for today's world. MS Outlook is a very reliable outlook for emailing. It is the best outlook for communication in all over the world. Sometimes you need to convert the Microsoft Outlook OST to PST format. It contains several data including calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, journal, web browsing, etc.

Some Reasons to Export OST to PST File Format

  • There are some reasons for the corruption or loss of data such as due to a crash in the exchange server.
  • Sudden shutdown of the system, downtime of the server and so on. Exchange servers need regular protection.
  • There are some chances of OST corruption due to unexpected errors. So, it is a good idea to have a backup of that data by converting it into PST file format.

How to Convert OST to PST Manually

Method 1 : Import/Export Tool

By using this method, you can export OST to PST. And save your data into Excel.

  1. Run MS Outlook on your PC.
  2. Then click on the "File" Tab.
  3. Choose the "Import & Export" option.
  4. Then click to "Export to a file".
  5. Click on "Next" button.
  6. After this, select Personal File Folder (.pst).
  7. Then click on the "Next" button.
  8. Click on the root, and then check the "Include subfolders" option.
  9. Then, browse and select the target folder.
  10. Click the "Finish" button.

Method 2 :Drag & Drop Method

In this method, you need to create a PST file. And then drag and drop your folders to save it.

  • First, open Microsoft Outlook on your PC.
  • After that, make a new PST file in Outlook.
  • Then just select and drag all the mailbox folders which you want to move into the PST format that you have created.

Drawbacks of Manual Method

Manual method is a risky method it may corrupt your data. These methods are time taken methods and you need technical knowledge for this.

Best free OST to PST converter

Aryson OST to PST Converter is the best software to convert OST file to PST file format without any limitations. It is the best OST file converter to restore emails from an OST file to PST. By Using this software, users can easily use this OST to PST converter with minimum effort. Moreover, users can also convert OST emails into other file formats like MBOX, CSV, PST, EML, etc. Also it gives a free demo version by which you can convert 50 files for free.

Wrap Up

In this blog, we have discussed some manual methods to convert OST file into PST file and professional methods also. I would like to suggest that you should go for Aryson OST to PST converter as it has no limitations.

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daronroberts

OST to PST Converter Tool comes with a self-expressive interface to help you to efficiently migrate OST file items into PST file format. This program will help you to export all OST mailbox items like emails, notes, etc. into PST file format. Without any complications, users can freely export OST mailbox items into PST file format. In a couple of clicks, OST data to PST file format is imported by the utility.

More Info:- toolsbaer.com/ost-to-pst-conversion/

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Andrew Leggren

If you have problem to move data of OST to Outlook, try third-party software OST to PST Converter. This online tool can simply convert your OST file to Outlook PST format. With the help of this application, you can convert OST file to Outlook PST of the database. It supports the converter into numerous file formats like MSG, HTML, EML, EMLX etc. It also gives you the choice to convert particular files.

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