Convert OST file to PST Manually

Are you struggling to convert OST to PST manually? This blog will help you to easily convert your offline OST file into a compatible PST file and help you for achieving your goal. In this article, I also shared the step-by-step conversion of the damaged and corrupted file into accessible form in outlook no matter how much the file is damaged.

Why do we need to convert the OST file to a PST file

The basic question that people have is why they need to convert OST to PST. A few factors that support the need to convert OST to PST are listed below: -

  • Due to Crash or Failure: MS Exchange Server may experience unexpected or unusable crashes, system failures, virus attacks, and more. You may be unable to connect to MS Exchange Server as a result of such cases. These situations can sometimes be very difficult to manage, resulting in where the Outlook profile showing a lot of errors. Converting OST to PST can avoid this problem.

  • Accidental deletion: Even if the system unintentionally deletes the Exchange Server mailbox, the database can still be recovered by converting OST to PST.

  • Migration of data: Users can transfer their data from one system to another more easily by converting OST to PST. This is very helpful when an organization plans to relocate its location or data.

what are the methods of converting OST to PST file format?

There are two types of methods for converting OST data files to Outlook PST format.

  • Manual Method

  • Professional Method

The Manual method for the conversion of OST to PST

  • Open Microsoft Outlook 2013 in your system

  • Now, go to the File tab >> select the open and export option >> Click on import\export.

  • When you click on the import/export option, a dialogue box will display >> Choose Export to a file >> Press the "Next” button.

  • Now, click on the Outlook data file.pst and select Next to proceed with the process.

  • Select the mailbox which you want to export in PST format >> Enable Including Subfolders and go to Next.

  • Click on Browse and provide the location where you want to save the converted PST file. >> Choose “allow duplicate to be created” >> hit on Finish.

  • After finishing the program a dialog box will be open. Which asks you to add an optional password. Click ok .


The professional method for the conversion of OST to PST

The Manual method may not be the solution if your account is not linked to Outlook. For a professional and efficient way to convert OST files to PST, we recommend using MailsDaddy's OST to PST conversion tool. This third-party software is user-friendly and saves time and effort.

MailsDaddy's OST to PST Converter is an easy-to-use software that helps you convert multiple OST files to PST format quickly and easily. With its user-friendly interface, it is easy to navigate and understand, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical users. Whether you are an individual or a business, this software will help you export your OST files to PST without any difficulty.

Stop wasting your time and effort on manual methods. Give a try to MailsDaddy's OST to PST Converter and see the difference for yourself. Our software is designed to save you time and effort while ensuring the integrity of your data and with the help of this software, your data is safe and secure.

WORKING STEPS:-

  • Start the MailsDaddy OST to PST converter tool, then choose the OST file.

  • Click on the Export button to migrate all the data at once.

  • Select the PST file conversion option

  • Decide where to save the OST file to be converted.

  • To start the conversion process, click on the Next button.

  • From the Export to PST Window, select the Single PST or Separate PST option as per requirements and click on the Export button.

  • Your conversion process has started and waits for the process to complete. Click on OK after the process is complete