Recover and convert OST to PST

Yes, you can open an OST file without Outlook dependency in EdbMails. However, if you want to convert your mailbox and folders to PST, Outlook must be installed on your system. If you're migrating the OST to Microsoft 365 or an Exchange server, Outlook is not required.

Converting OST to PST can be beneficial in various scenarios, and EdbMails OST to PST converter is an ideal tool for this purpose:

• Corruption of OST file:If an OST file becomes corrupted due to issues like Outlook crashes or hardware failure, EdbMails allows you to recover and convert the OST file to PST, enabling access to your email data again.
• Switching email clients:When transitioning from Microsoft Outlook to another email client, EdbMails enables you to convert your OST file to PST, making it easier to transfer or import your email data to the new client.
• Access to emails when Exchange server is disconnected:If Outlook cannot connect to the Exchange server, EdbMails lets you convert the OST file to PST, allowing you to access your emails locally on your device.
• Upgrading to a new version of Outlook:When upgrading to a newer version of Microsoft Outlook, older OST files may be incompatible. EdbMails helps convert the OST file to PST to synchronize your emails with the updated Outlook version.
• Outlook inbox fails to update:In cases where your Outlook inbox doesn't update automatically or your Exchange server mailbox is temporarily unavailable, EdbMails OST to PST converter allows you to export the OST file to PST and restore your mailbox data.
• Backup and archiving:By converting OST to PST using EdbMails, you can create a backup of your mailbox data, making it easier to protect your emails and archive them for future access or disaster recovery.

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Yes, EdbMails allows you to import all data from OST to Office 365, including emails, attachments, calendars, contacts, and more. With just a few clicks, you can migrate your entire mailbox to the Exchange online. EdbMails ensures a secure connection to your Office 365 account by supporting modern authentication for a safe and seamless login experience.

 Steps to import OST to Office 365

To recover and convert deleted mail items or folders, select the OST file in EdbMails, expand the mailbox you’ve selected for recovery, and navigate to Recoverable Items >> Deletions subfolder. If you wish to export a deleted folder from the OST file to PST, select a backup snapshot of the source file taken before the deletion period and proceed with the conversion.

 Steps to recover and convert deleted mail items from an Outlook OST file

You can resolve errors such as ‘Outlook OST cannot be opened’, ‘Outlook profile.ost is in use’, and ‘Errors have been detected in the file outlook.ost’ by converting the inaccessible OST file to PST files. Converting to PST files can help restore your mail data when the OST file is corrupted or cannot be opened. EdbMails OST to PST converter allows you to recover and export your OST file, restoring your data for further use. Also, you can directly migrate the OST files to Office 365 or live Exchange server.

Yes, you can preview the OST file data before proceeding with the conversion operation using EdbMails. After selecting the OST file for recovery, EdbMails displays all the contents of the file. When you click on any folder in the tree view, it will preview the emails with detailed headers such as sender, recipient, subject, and date, as well as attachments. Similarly, you can preview calendar entries with their attributes like event date and time, and contacts with details such as name, email address, phone number, and other attributes. This preview option ensures that you can check the data before deciding to convert it to a PST file.

Yes, EdbMails provides a demo/trial version of its OST to PST converter. The demo version allows you to scan and preview the contents of the OST file and export up to 30 items per folder, including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and more. This gives you the opportunity to evaluate the software's functionality before deciding to purchase the full version for unlimited data export.

EdbMails is a high-performance OST to PST converter. However, the time required to complete the export depends on several factors, including the size of the OST file, the number of items (emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, etc.), the speed of your computer, and the complexity of the data.

Yes, EdbMails allows you to save the OST data in multiple formats, including EML, HTML, and MHT.

Yes, EdbMails OST converter can recover corrupt or damaged OST files. The software recovers OST files from most corrupted conditions and converts them into a working PST file, which you can easily open in MS Outlook to access all your OST file data.

Yes, EdbMails offers 24/7 free technical support for all users. Support is available through email, phone, or live chat for assistance with any issues during the OST to PST conversion process. Additionally, remote access support is provided if needed, ensuring you get the help required, no matter the time or complexity of the issue.

Yes, EdbMails can convert an offline OST file (one that is not connected to the Exchange server) to PST.

No, Exchange server services are not required to convert an OST file to a PST file using EdbMails.

No. There is only one EdbMails Setup comprising all the functionalities such as OST to PST, OST to Office 365 and OST to live Exchange server migration.

Yes, Outlook needs to be installed with a configured profile on the computer where you are running EdbMails for OST to PST conversion.

No, EdbMails OST converter does not require the original Outlook profile to perform the conversion.

With the EdbMails OST to PST converter, you can easily transfer an OST file to a new computer. First, convert the OST file to PST format. Then, import the PST file into Outlook on the new computer. This process ensures a complete transfer of your emails, contacts, and calendar items without any data loss.

 Steps to convert OST to PST from Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013

To recover and convert offline OST files to PST files, you need the OST Recovery and Migration License from EdbMails. This license provides full access to recover inaccessible, corrupt, or damaged OST files and convert them to PST format.

Yes, EdbMails allows you to preview the contents of your OST file, including emails, contacts, and calendars, so you can selectively export only the items you need.

Yes, EdbMails OST to PST converter provides an option to split large output PST files into smaller, manageable sizes during the conversion process. This feature is particularly helpful for large OST files, as it prevents the resulting PST from becoming too large, which can impact performance in Outlook and increase the risk of file corruption. You can set the desired size limit for each PST file, and EdbMails will automatically divide the data while preserving all mailbox items and structure. This ensures seamless management and compatibility with Outlook, especially for users dealing with substantial OST file sizes.

Yes, Outlook must be installed on your computer with a profile to successfully convert OST files to PST format.

Yes, EdbMails OST to PST converter can handle encrypted or password-protected OST files, allowing you to recover and convert data without needing the password.

Absolutely, EdbMails OST converter maintains the original folder structure during the OST to PST conversion, ensuring that your data is organized just as it was in the OST file.

Yes, the PST files generated by EdbMails OST to PST converter are compatible with all versions of Outlook, so you can easily open and access your converted data across different Outlook versions.

Yes, EdbMails includes advanced filters, allowing you to select specific date ranges, sender information, or other criteria to convert only the relevant emails and data.

An OST (Offline Storage Table) file is a local copy of your mailbox that is stored on your device and is created when the Cached Exchange mode is enabled in Outlook. An OST file allows you to access the email data when you are not connected to the Exchange server and it is synchronized with the server when a connection is established. The synchronization ensures that all changes made to the OST file are reflected in the Exchange mailbox.

On the other hand, a PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a separate file that is used to store and backup email data, contacts, calendar items, and other Outlook data. PST files are stored on your local device and can be easily backed up, transferred, or imported to another device.

In a nutshell, OST files are used to provide offline access to Exchange mailbox data, while PST files are used for archiving and backup purposes.

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No, there is no limitation or restriction on the size of the OST file for conversion to PST using EdbMails. You can export OST files of any size.

 Solution to fix the error: "Default Outlook profile.ost is in use and cannot be accessed."

Yes, EdbMails can recover data from OST files associated with deleted or orphaned Outlook profiles, allowing you to access and convert data even if the original Outlook profile is no longer available.