OST and PST are two file types that Microsoft Outlook uses to store mailbox info. When an Outlook user wants to view their mailbox data while they’re not online they create an OST file. Still users sometimes choose to change OST files to PST files for different reasons. Because of this we’re starting this blog to help people convert OST files more quickly and easily. We will talk about how to turn a lot of OST files into PST files using some hand tricks and a professional program called Microsoft OST to PST Converter in this blog. First let’s talk about some good reasons to convert OST files to PST files.
Methods for Converting OST to PST
There are several ways to change OST files to PST files manually. For these free methods to work make sure Outlook is open on your computer. But remember for the first three methods you should only change one file at a time. You can skip right to step 4 to convert a lot of files.
Method 1-Use the Import/Export Option
- Start Microsoft Outlook and go to the File tab.
- When you get to Open & Export choose Import/Export.
- Click on Save as a file right away.
- As soon as you pick Outlook Data File (.pst) click Next.
- After you click “Next” pick out the folders you want to send.
- Select the Browse button to choose a location to save the PST file.
- Once you’ve made the right choice about how to handle the multiple emails click Finish.
Method 2- Archiving Method
- Start up Outlook and click on the File tab.
- Pick Options and move on.
- Click on AutoArchive Settings and pick the place you want to back up.
- Choose the settings you need for archiving and click OK.
Method 3- Use the Drag and Drop Method
- Open up Outlook and create a fresh PST file.
- Pick the OST file that you want to send to the new PST file.
- Drag and drop the folders from the chosen OST files directly into the new PST file.
- If it asks for approval click Yes.
Method 4- The Best Way to Convert a Lot of OST Files to PST Files
A professionally made tool called OST to PST Converter makes it easy to convert Outlook OST files to PST files. It moves everything from OST files to PST like emails, contacts, calendars, notes, tasks and more. It can also change OST files to EML, EMLX, MBOX, MSG, and other formats. It converts many OST files at once without needing Outlook. The data is converted so accurately that the folder structure is preserved.
Conclusion
In conclusion this piece has talked about the pros and cons of converting a lot of OST files to PST files. Some manual methods aren’t very useful because they can’t convert many files at once like when you have a lot of emails or files to convert. OST to PST Converter is one of the professional tools you should use to quickly and easily change your OST files to PST format.
