OST to MBOX Converter – Export/Convert OST emails to MBOX format

Before conversion of OST files to MBOX format, it is necessary to know about the file format and the reasons to convert OST files to MBOX format.

What is Outlook OST format?

OST file stands for Offline Storage Table. It stores all your emails, contacts, tasks, notes etc. of your email account. OST file enables you to work in offline mode.

What is MBOX format?

MBOX is a popular file format. It stores all the information of the user including all emails, attachments etc. MBOX file format supports various email clients like Thunderbird, Entourage, SpiceBird, PocoMail etc. MBOX file format also supports clients of Windows and Mac operating system.

Why chose MBOX over OST file?

There are some reasons why a user chooses conversion of OST files into MBOX format –

• OST file can’t be moved from one system to another
• OST files are more prone to corruption
• If a user wants to switch to Outlook and move to another client
• OST file is accessible in Outlook only whereas MBOX file support various email clients
• Maintenance of Exchange Server and errors

Free OST to MBOX Converter

There are many applications available for the conversion of OST files to MBOX format. When a user chose other MBOX based email client for conversion and switch Outlook. It is not possible to open OST file into Apple Mail, Thunderbird etc. To access the old mailbox, OST to MBOX Conversion is needed. You will get various manual methods of migrating OST files into MBOX format but the method contains some limitations due to which it cannot be considered as the perfect solution. These are –

• Chances of data loss and mismanagement
• Lengthy procedure to export OST files
• Complicated and not an appropriate method
• Not suitable for non-tech background users

Solution – One and all OST to MBOX Converter

Datavare OST to MBOX Converter is one such application that will help you to migrate OST emails into MBOX format with few simple steps. The user-friendly interface of the application helps you to understand the functions very easily. You can simply export any size OST files with it.