Re: VSPL Outlook OST to PST Converter

Posted by petergroft on Jun 23, 2023; 6:48am
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Converting an OST (Offline Outlook Data File) to PST (Outlook data file) manually is a bit more involved and requires the use of a utility called "OST2PST". Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manually convert an OST file to PST:

Close Outlook: Ensure that Microsoft Outlook is closed before proceeding with the manual conversion.

Locate the OST File: Find the OST file you want to convert. The default location of the OST file is typically as follows:

Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, and Outlook for Microsoft 365: C:\Users<Username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
Outlook 2013 and earlier: C:\Users<Username>\Documents\Outlook Files
Create a Backup: It's crucial to create a backup copy of the original OST file before making any changes. This step ensures you have a fallback option in case of any issues.

Rename the OST File: Change the file extension of the OST file from ".ost" to ".pst". For example, if the file is named "Outlook.ost", rename it to "Outlook.pst".

Use the OST2PST Utility: Download and install a reputable third-party utility called "OST2PST". There are several options available online; make sure to choose a reliable one.

Launch OST2PST: Open the OST2PST utility on your computer.

Select the OST File: Within the OST2PST utility, locate and select the renamed OST file (now with a ".pst" extension).

Choose PST Conversion Options: Configure the conversion options provided by the utility, such as the destination folder for the converted PST file, whether to include subfolders and any other relevant settings.

Initiate the Conversion: Start the OST to PST conversion process. The utility will convert the OST file to PST format.

Access the PST File: Once the conversion is complete, you'll have a PST file containing the data from the original OST file. You can open this PST file using Microsoft Outlook to access your emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data.

Greetings,
Peter