OST to PST Converter Tool

Converting an file to a PST file is a necessity in various scenarios within the context of email management and data recovery. Here's a detailed look at the reasons why this conversion is essential:

Inaccessible or Corrupt OST File

OST files are like backup copies of your emails on a server. Sometimes, issues like sudden power cuts or server crashes can damage these files. When this happens, you might lose important emails and contacts. To fix this, people convert these damaged OST files into PST files to get back their emails.

Migrate OST to a New Email Client

Sometimes, people want to use a different email program. But moving emails from the old program (saved as OST files) to the new one can be tough. So, they change these OST files into PST files because most email programs can read PST files easily.

Move OST Data to a New Machine

OST files are like a personal copy of your emails. If you want to move them to another computer, it can get complicated because of technical stuff like compatibility. Converting OST to PST makes it easier to move your emails to a new computer.

Original Email Account is Not Available

Some tools, especially those from Microsoft, need your original email account to work with OST files. But if you can't access that account anymore, maybe because you changed jobs, you can use special tools to convert the OST to PST. This way, you can still get your emails without needing the original account.

Backup Purposes

Changing OST files to PST is also a way to backup your emails. PST files are flexible and can be used in many email programs. So, people convert OST to PST to keep a safe copy of their emails that can be used anywhere.

How to convert OST to PST manually?

For those interested in manual methods, OST files can be converted to PST using Import/Export or Auto Archive features in Outlook. Alternatively, third-party tools like the SysCurve OST to PST Converter tool can simplify the process.

Note: To execute manual methods, you must be connected to the Exchange server.

Method 1: Convert OST to PST using Import/Export

• Go to File option
• Select Open & Export option
• Click Import & Export option
• Select Export to a file from choose an action to perform and click Next.
• Select Outlook data file(.pst) from create a file type
• Choose the folder you want to export.
• Set path for the exported file and also select do not export duplicate items

Method 2: Convert OST to PST using Auto Archive

• Go to File option
• Select Options and choose Advanced
• Click on Auto Archive button
• Provide the number of days to run the Auto Archive
• Provide the location and click on the OK button

Method 3: Convert OST to PST using OST Converter

• Download and install SysCurve OST to PST Converter
• Launch the software
• Click on the Add file option, select OST file, and Click on OK to upload
• After the loading process, check the preview of the selected items (Optional)
• Click on the Export option and select Export All folders
• Select Outlook data file (PST) from the list and set a location for log file
• Provide a location to save the resultant file
• Click on the Finish button.

The SysCurve OST converter software recovers data from corrupted OST files and provides a secure conversion. Using this software, you can convert OST file to PST, MSG, EML, RTF, and MBOX format.