{"id":14431,"date":"2026-11-05T09:42:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=14431"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:50:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:50:20","slug":"export-spark-mail-to-pst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/","title":{"rendered":"Export Spark Mail to PST: Easy Backup &#038; Migration Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;14431&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Export Spark Mail to PST: Easy Backup \\u0026amp; Migration Guide&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Spark by Readdle is a popular email client for managing multiple accounts in one place. Many users also work in Microsoft Outlook, which stores its data in PST format. When you switch to Outlook, plan a long-term archive, or want an offline copy of your correspondence, you will need to export Spark Mail to PST.<\/p>\n<p>Spark has no built-in option to save mail in PST format, so users look for other routes. This guide covers the manual method, its limitations, and a dependable professional solution for converting Spark Mail to PST.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Quick Answer: Can You Export Spark Mail to PST?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Spark Mail does not offer a direct PST export, but you can export your Spark mailbox to PST in two ways. The manual method adds the same IMAP account to Microsoft Outlook &amp;&amp; then exports the synced data through Outlook&#8217;s Import\/Export wizard. The Cigati IMAP Backup Tool, which connects to the IMAP account used in Spark &amp; saves the emails directly as a PST file with folders, attachments, and metadata intact. The manual method suits a single small mailbox, while the professional tool suits larger or multiple mailboxes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Why_Users_Export_Emails_from_Spark_Mail_to_PST\" >Why Users Export Emails from Spark Mail to PST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Tips_Before_You_Begin\" >Tips Before You Begin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Manual_Method_to_Export_Spark_Mailbox_to_PST\" >Manual Method to Export Spark Mailbox to PST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Limitations_of_the_Manual_Method\" >Limitations of the Manual Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Professional_Solution_to_Export_Spark_Mail_to_PST\" >Professional Solution to Export Spark Mail to PST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Key_Features_of_Cigati_IMAP_Backup_Tool\" >Key Features of Cigati IMAP Backup Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Steps_to_Export_Spark_Mail_to_Outlook_PST_Using_the_Tool\" >Steps to Export Spark Mail to Outlook PST Using the Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Why_Choose_Cigati_Over_the_Manual_Method_and_Other_Third-Party_Software\" >Why Choose Cigati Over the Manual Method and Other Third-Party Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-spark-mail-to-pst\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Users_Export_Emails_from_Spark_Mail_to_PST\"><\/span>Why Users Export Emails from Spark Mail to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Moving from Spark to Microsoft Outlook calls for data in PST format.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A PST file gives you an offline copy of important conversations.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Business users keep email archives for audits &amp; reference.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A PST file makes it simple to carry mailbox data to a new computer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Emails stay readable in Outlook even without an internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_Before_You_Begin\"><\/span>Tips Before You Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Keep the account password or app password nearby, since the tool will ask for it when you sign in.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open your email account settings and make sure IMAP access is enabled, otherwise, the software will not be able to connect.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PST files can grow large for big mailboxes, so choose a destination with plenty of free space.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the export is done, save one more copy of the PST file on an external drive or a secure cloud location. So your data is protected if something happens to the original.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Method_to_Export_Spark_Mailbox_to_PST\"><\/span>Manual Method to Export Spark Mailbox to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spark does not keep your emails in a separate store of its own. It reads them from your email provider over IMAP, so every message still sits on the mail server. That makes it possible to add the same account to Outlook, let the folders sync, and then save the data as a PST file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_the_Manual_Method\"><\/span>Limitations of the Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Microsoft Outlook must be installed &amp; configured on your system.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Large mailboxes take a long time to sync before export can begin.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Moreover, each account must be added and exported separately.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Passwords, app passwords, &amp; two-step verification settings must be handled correctly.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The process supports only the PST output format.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In this method, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-cannot-connect-to-imap-server\/\"><strong>Outlook cannot connect to IMAP server<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These points make the manual method less suitable for professionals, administrators, &amp; anyone handling large volumes of email.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Solution_to_Export_Spark_Mail_to_PST\"><\/span>Professional Solution to Export Spark Mail to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"migrate-btn-n my-4\">\n<p>If you want to convert Spark Mail to PST without spending time on Outlook setup, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/\"><strong>Cigati IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> can handle it. Spark connects to your mail server over IMAP, &amp; this software logs in to that same account to pull your emails. It then saves them straight into a PST file, so you do not have to add the account to Outlook or wait for it to sync first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_Cigati_IMAP_Backup_Tool\"><\/span>Key Features of Cigati IMAP Backup Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save your <strong>Spark Mail emails straight into a PST<\/strong> file with just a few clicks.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PST is not the only choice. You can also save your mail as <strong>EML, MSG, MBOX<\/strong>, or <strong>PDF <\/strong>when you need a different format later.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The software works with <strong>Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, Office 365, AOL<\/strong>, and most other IMAP-based accounts.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pick only the folders you want, such as <strong>Inbox <\/strong>or <strong>Sent Items<\/strong>, &amp; leave the rest.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set a <strong>start <\/strong>and <strong>end date <\/strong>to export emails from a <strong>specific period<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Attachments, formatting, headers, and other email properties stay exactly as they were in the original message.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <strong>layout is simple &amp; clear<\/strong>, which makes the process comfortable for all the users.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The PST file is created <strong>without syncing the account in Outlook first<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try the demo version of this software and review the result before you decide to purchase.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To understand each stage of the process, you can follow the detailed walkthrough on how<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/how-it-works.html\"> <strong>Cigati IMAP software works<\/strong><\/a>. In general, you log in with your IMAP account credentials, select the folders, choose PST as the output format, set a destination, and start the export.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-IMAP-Backup-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/imap-mail-backup\/purchase-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-imap-backup-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/imap-backup\/purchase-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Export_Spark_Mail_to_Outlook_PST_Using_the_Tool\"><\/span>Steps to Export Spark Mail to Outlook PST Using the Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Download and launch the <strong>Cigati IMAP Backup Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter the <strong>email address<\/strong> and <strong>password <\/strong>(or <strong>app password<\/strong>) of your Spark account.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose the <strong>mailbox folders to export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <strong>PST <\/strong>as the saving format.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Apply the <strong>date filter<\/strong> if needed &gt;&gt; choose a <strong>destination folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <strong>Next<\/strong> to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Cigati_Over_the_Manual_Method_and_Other_Third-Party_Software\"><\/span>Why Choose Cigati Over the Manual Method and Other Third-Party Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Compared with the manual method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">No Outlook configuration or long sync wait.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Folder selection &amp; date filters are built in.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Output is ready in fewer steps.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Suitable for large mailboxes and repeated use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Compared with other professional software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A straightforward interface that needs no technical training.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Support for many IMAP providers in one utility.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Several output formats, so one tool covers different future needs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Accurate preservation of attachments, folders, and email properties.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A demo version that allows you to check results first.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Dedicated support &amp; a clearly documented working process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This combination of accuracy &amp; flexibility is why most of the users prefer Cigati when they want to export Spark mailbox to PST.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Exporting your Spark mailbox to PST helps with migration, backup, &amp; long-term archiving. The manual route through Outlook works for small, single-account needs, though it involves setup, sync time, and the limitations noted above. For a faster and more organized process, the Cigati IMAP Backup Tool lets you export Spark Mail to PST with selective options and complete data accuracy. Try the demo version first, and then move forward with the full export of your emails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-n my-4\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793870615282\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Does Spark store emails locally? Can I copy them from the Spark folder to create a PST file?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Spark does not store your emails locally. It only keeps a cache of messages on your device and this cache is not in a format that Outlook can read. The complete mailbox is always stored on your email provider\u2019s server. That\u2019s why exporting emails must be done through the IMAP account itself not by copying files from the Spark app.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793870616364\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Which account types in Spark can be exported to PST?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Any account that connects to Spark via IMAP can be exported. This includes Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, Outlook.com, AOL &amp; custom domain email accounts. An IMAP-based tool only requires the email address, a password or app password and the correct server settings to access the mailbox.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793870618180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Why does the tool ask for an app password of my regular password?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Services like Gmail, Yahoo and iCloud block third-party apps from signing in with your password when two-step verification is enabled. An app password is a code created in your account\u2019s security settings. It allows the export tool to access your mailbox without using or exposing your password.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793870619116\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. What is the size limit of a PST file?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Outlook 2003 and earlier versions use the ANSI format, which caps a PST file at 2 GB. Outlook 2007 &amp; later use the Unicode format, which supports much larger files, up to 50 GB by default. If your mailbox is big, it helps to split the data into smaller PST files, for example by date range or by folder. Smaller files are easier to manage and open.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793870620292\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. How can I keep the PST file safe after the export?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Store a copy on an external drive or a secure cloud storage service. You can also set a password for the PST file using Outlook\u2019s data file settings. This protects your archive. 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