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Summary:<\/strong> In this blog, you will learn some methods on \u2018how to convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019\/2016\/2013\/2010\u2019. In addition, you\u2019ll learn about an automated way to convert OST to PST file format, quickly and in a hassle-free manner. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft Outlook Offline data file (OST) is a replica of Exchange server mailbox folders on local machine. And so, it can only be accessed with the account that created it. But there might arise a case when you need to access OST file on a different machine via Outlook. This can be possible only by converting the OST file to PST format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other situations that may require you to convert OST to PST are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 OST file has become inaccessible due to Exchange server crash.
\u2022 You need to access OST data when your mailbox account is either deleted or disabled from Exchange.
\u2022 You want to transfer OST file data to a different machine with POP3 account in Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Figure 1 – Outlook Options Window<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: <\/strong>In the **AutoArchive<\/strong> Settings window, perform the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
Add the number of days<\/strong> for which you want to run **AutoArchive<\/strong>.<\/li>**
**Select the period for deletion of old items.<\/li>**
Click **Browse<\/strong> and select the desired location where you want to save the archived (OST) file.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n**
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Figure 2 – AutoArchive Settings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Click **OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
**The mailbox items will now get saved in PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
Method #2:<\/strong> Import\/Export Wizard<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Export OST data to PST file by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**Step 1: <\/strong>Open Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 or previous version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
Step 2: <\/strong>Navigate to the File<\/strong> menu, and select **Import & Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
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Figure 3 – Outlook Import\/Export Wizard<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Step 3:<\/strong> The Import and Export Wizard<\/strong> is displayed. Select **Export to a File<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
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Figure 4 – Export OST file to PST<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Step 4:<\/strong> Select **Outlook data file <\/strong>(.pst) under \u2018Create a file of type:\u2019 section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
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Figure 5 – Export to a PST File<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: <\/strong>Next, choose the files you want to export. Also, make sure to select the checkbox associated with **Include subfolders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
Step 6: <\/strong>Browse the location where you want to save the exported data, select one of the options, and then click **Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
NOTE:If you\u2019ve used the \u2018export to a file\u2019 option before, then the previous folder location and the file name will appear in the \u2018Save exported file as\u2019 textbox. If so, make sure to assign a different file name.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
***Outlook will begin the export process unless you\u2019ve created a new Outlook data file (.pst) or used an existing password-protected PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n***
If you wish to provide a password to. PST file, type password in the Create Outlook data file<\/strong> box and then click OK<\/strong>. The Outlook data file password <\/strong>box will appear, type the password and click **OK<\/strong>. You can skip this optional step (if required).<\/li>**
If you’re exporting the data to an existing password-protected PST file, then in the Outlook data file password<\/strong> dialog box, enter an appropriate password and click OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now, once the mailbox data is available in PST file format, it can be transferred or moved to a new location in your computer or an external storage drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method #3:<\/strong> Drag and Drop the Items to a New PST File <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Create a new Outlook data file (.pst) for your existing Outlook profile and drag the mailbox folders you want to move to the newly created PST file. However, you cannot drag default folders such as \u2018Inbox\u2019, \u2018Contacts\u2019 and \u2018Calendar\u2019. For these folders, you will need to copy them from OST file into the PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The above discussed manual methods have certain limitations:

\u2022 They are time-consuming.
\u2022 They won\u2019t work if the OST file has turned inaccessible or orphaned.
\u2022 Data integrity may be at risk.
\u2022 Performing manual steps has the potential for human error.
\u2022 They do not guarantee complete conversion of OST mailbox items.
\u2022 No option to preview converted mail items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**Convert Outlook OST File to PST by using OST PST Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n**
You can overcome these limitations by using an automated solution to perform the conversion. Stellar Converter for OST<\/strong><\/a> software is purpose-built to make OST to PST conversion a quick and hassle-free process, without data loss risk. It can help you convert inaccessible or orphaned OST file to PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the software extracts complete mailbox data from OST file including emails, attachments, contacts, calendar entries, etc. Also, the software provides a preview of converted mail items before saving them.<\/p>\n\n\n
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**Comparison Sheet \u2013 Manual Methods vs Stellar Converter for OST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n**
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**Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n**
You can convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019\/2016\/2013\/2010 <\/strong>and previous versions by using the manual methods discussed in this blog. However, the manual methods can be time-consuming and do not guarantee complete mailbox conversion. Also, there\u2019s always risk of data loss when performing the manual steps. So, make sure you understand the manual steps and perform them carefully. Also, create OST file backup before proceeding with the conversion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**However, you can simplify the process of converting OST to PST and extract the entire OST file contents quickly and safely with the help of Stellar Converter for OST software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n**
With the help of the OST to PST converter tool, you can easily convert email messages into multiple saving formats including EML, MSG, HTML, PDF and RTF. If the OST file is corrupt or is no longer accessible \u2013 despite using the Microsoft built-in **Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe) <\/strong>\u2013 you can use this Outlook tool to export and save data to PST from the corrupt OST file.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"**
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