Steps to convert Outlook OST to PST using EdbMails

Converting OST to PST: A Step-by-Step Guide

EdbMails OST to PST converter aids in the conversion of offline OST files to PST. It also allows you to save OST data in EML, MHT, and HTML formats. It recovers data from inaccessible and corrupt OST files and exports them to PST. There is no limit to the size of an OST file for recovery or export.

This step-by-step guide will assist you in successfully repairing and converting OST files to PST. The steps below describe how to install the software, login, browse the offline OST file, preview the OST mailboxes with their items, select mailboxes / folders, and perform the OST to PST export operation.

Step 1: Prerequisite to convert OST to PST
Note:
1. Install Outlook on your computer.
2. Create a profile in your Outlook.
Step 2: Download and Install the EdbMails application
a. Download and install EdbMails on your computer. Download
b. Double click the EdbMails setup (EdbMailsSetup.exe) to install the application.
c. Follow the instructions that appear to complete the installation.
Step 3: 'Login' or 'Start Your Free Trial' to access the application
Click the 'Login' or 'Start Your Free Trial' button.
Step 4: Select OST file
OST to PST Converter
Select the option 'OST to PST, OST to Office 365, OST to Exchange' and continue

Choose OST file that you wish to export / migrate

Click the 'Browse for OST' button to navigate to where the OST file is located and click the 'Continue' button.
Step 5: Export OST to Outlook PST file
Export OST to PST
Select the required mailbox / folders and click the ‘Export to Outlook PST’ button to continue. Alternatively, you can right click on the selected mailbox / folders and select the option 'Export Selected Mailboxes / Folders to PST'.

Start the Export Operation
Click the 'Continue' button as shown below.

Select PST location
If the PST location has not been selected then the application will prompt to select the PST location. Select the PST location where you want to save the exported data. Ensure that you have enough free disk space to store the PST files.

That's it! You can view the export operation progress.

Appropriate message will be displayed on completion of the export operation.
Start Microsoft Outlook and open the PST file to verify exported items such as emails, calendars, contacts etc.

Conclusion

Always keep an up-to-date backup copy of your Outlook mailbox items in PST format of the OST file. This can be accomplished by using EdbMails to convert the OST file to PST format. In the event that Exchange fails, an OST file or mailbox becomes corrupt, or your Outlook profile is disabled/deleted from the mail server, the PST backup will assist you in avoiding mailbox data loss. If Outlook is down and you are unable to open it.

EdbMails OST to PST converter software can convert an inaccessible or orphaned OST file to PST in just a few clicks. You can also split the PST file into smaller chunks during conversion process to reduce file size.

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Converting OST to PST: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Export OST to PST

Start the Export Operation

Select PST location