Summary

Are you struggling to access your OST data files or you wants to backup of your data into PST file format then this guide will be be helpful to you as here I have mentioned an effective and free method to convert OST to PST without installation of Microsoft Outlook.

Introducing to OST File and PST File

OST stands for Offline Storage Table, and an OST file is a local copy of your mailbox data stored on your computer. When you use an email client like Microsoft Outlook with Exchange Server, an OST file is created to allow you to access your emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data offline.

PST files stands for Personal Storage Table, used by Microsoft Outlook to store email messages, contacts, calendar items, and other data locally on your computer. Unlike OST files, which are associated with Exchange Server accounts, PST files are commonly used for POP3, IMAP, and web-based email accounts.

Reasons to Convert OST to PST

OST files are offline copies of your mailbox data stored on your computer, primarily used by Microsoft Outlook for offline access. However, if you no longer have access to Outlook or need to migrate your data to another email client then converting OST files to PST format becomes essential.

Mostly Used Free Method to Convert OST to PST

Using the import/Export Wizard

1. Launch any versions of Microsoft Outlook including 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, etc.
2. Go to the ‘File’ menu in the menu bar and choose the ‘Import & Export’ option.
3. An ‘Import and Export Wizard’ will be open the select ‘Export to a File’.
4. Now, select ‘Outlook data file’(PST) format from the available options.
5. Ensure that you have selected the checkbox associated to ‘Include subfolders’ and then Click on Finish.

Limitation of Manual Method

However manual method is free and useful for users in many perspectives but at the same time it has some restrictions.

• Manual Method requires installation of Microsoft Outlook.
• May need technical skills to perform OST to PST manually.
• Can not convert corrupted, damaged or orphaned OST files.
• Time consuming and a single wrong steps will lead to the data loss.
• No capable in converting large or complex structured OST files.

Convert OST to PST without Outlook By Using Reliable Solution

Manual method may be difficult or ineffective for some users that’s why there is an alternate solution is to use a reliable tool like EmailsGuru OST to PST Converter. It is dedicated tool to convert OST files to PST format without installations of Microsoft Outlook or any other applications.

This tool allows users to convert OST files to PST format including emails, contacts, calendars, notes, journals and all others items. It is capable to convert highly corrupted, damaged or orphaned OST files to PST format with any data loss. Users can also convert any size of OST files and split them into multiple PST files. It is the fastest and professional solution to convert OST to PST without Outlook.

Simple Steps to Use This Tool

1. Install and Run OST to PST Converter in Your Computer.
2. Click on the "Select Files" or "Select Folder" to Add OST Files to Software Panel.
3. Now, Click on the Browse Button and Set Saving Location For to Be Converted PST File.
4. At Last, Click on the Convert Button to Begin OST to PST Conversion Process.

Note- Al the converted PST files stores at saving location. You can easily access or open them without any extra efforts.

Last Words

Above I have mentioned both manual as well as reliable tool solution to convert OST files to PST format but here I want to mention that the most of Outlook users and IT professionals suggest to use tool rather then manual method as it is completely safe and faster method to access or backup of data to Outlook PST file.