{"id":2369,"date":"2021-06-03T11:31:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T11:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=2369"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:24:18","slug":"convert-ost-to-pst-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert OST to PST File &#8211; Simple, Secure Process"},"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;2369&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;5&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&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;5\\\/5 - (5 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Convert OST to PST File - Simple, Secure Process&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&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: 142.5px;\">\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            5\/5 - (5 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Microsoft Outlook has long been a popular choice for personal and professional use. Moreover, Outlook stores its mailbox data in two formats: OST (Outlook Offline Storage Table) and PST (Personal Storage Table). While PST files are easy to transfer and manage, OST files are a bit more complex. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to convert OST to PST file, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step. Additionally, users can opt for the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/\">OST to PST Converter<\/a><\/strong> to do this.<\/p>\n\n\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-OST-Converter_win-demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-converter\/buy.php\"><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-ost-converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/ost-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It helps you to access Microsoft Exchange Server email. Additionally, it provides contacts, calendaring, and task management functionality. Many organizations integrate Outlook with the Microsoft Sharepoint platform for sharing crucial file data. Also, It stores a local copy of the information on your system when you configure an email account with Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-another-drive\/\">Move OST File to Another Drive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Case_Studies_For_Requirement_of_OST_to_PST_Conversion\" >Case Studies For Requirement of OST to PST Conversion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Understanding_OST_and_PST_Files\" >Understanding OST and PST Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#What_is_an_OST_file\" >What is an OST file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#What_is_a_PST_file\" >What is a PST file?<\/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\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Why_There_is_a_Need_For_Converting_OST_to_PST\" >Why There is a Need For Converting OST to PST?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Free_Methods_to_Convert_OST_to_PST_File_Format\" >Free Methods to Convert OST to PST File Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#1_Convert_OST_File_to_PST_Using_Outlook\" >#1. Convert OST File to PST Using Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#2_Archive_OST_to_PST\" >#2. Archive OST to PST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#3_Drag_and_Drop_Method\" >#3. Drag and Drop Method<\/a><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\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#What_Are_The_Challenges_That_Come_During_The_Manual_Conversion\" >What Are The Challenges That Come During The Manual Conversion?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#4_Convert_OST_to_PST_Without_Outlook_Using_Expert_Solution\" >#4. Convert OST to PST Without Outlook Using Expert Solution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Steps_to_Convert_Outlook_OST_File_to_PST\" >Steps to Convert Outlook OST File to PST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#The_Verdict\" >The Verdict!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-ost-to-pst-file\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies_For_Requirement_of_OST_to_PST_Conversion\"><\/span>Case Studies For Requirement of OST to PST Conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following situations will encounter two compelling reasons to convert OST to PST. Converting the OST files to PST format provides solutions to critical scenarios where data transition and accessibility are paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMeet Alex, an IT manager at a mid-sized company. One of the employees, Lisa, has decided to leave the organization and move on to new career opportunities. Lisa&#8217;s role was pivotal, and she has extensive data in her Outlook account, stored in the OST format. The company needs a smooth transition of her work-related emails, contacts, and calendar entries to ensure business continuity and facilitate the handover to her successor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Mark is a dedicated freelance consultant who relies on Outlook for managing work-related emails and appointments. He often switches between his office computer and personal laptop. While working remotely on his laptop, he encounters a situation where he urgently needs access to an email saved in his OST file on his office computer. It poses a considerable challenge since his office computer is not accessible currently, and his required data is locked within the OST file.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_OST_and_PST_Files\"><\/span>Understanding OST and PST Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section will discuss the detailed introduction of OST and PST files. You just need to understand each paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_OST_file\"><\/span>What is an OST file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OST files, or Outlook Offline Storage Table files, are used by Microsoft Outlook to store a copy of your mailbox data from the Exchange server. In fact, these files allow you to work offline and synchronize any changes when you connect to the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_PST_file\"><\/span>What is a PST file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PST files, or Personal Storage Table files, are a typical format for storing mailbox data in Microsoft Outlook. Unlike OST files, PST files are easy to transfer and can open without installing or using an Exchange server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_There_is_a_Need_For_Converting_OST_to_PST\"><\/span>Why There is a Need For Converting OST to PST?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The need to convert OST to PST arises from various real-life scenarios, each emphasizing the importance of this conversion process. Here are some key reasons why users find themselves requiring this transformation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>Converting OST to PST is essential to remember that valuable email data can be seamlessly transferred to the new environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many users convert OST files to PST as a proactive data backup strategy. Hence, users want to export OST files to PST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PST files are an effective way to archive and retain email records, ensuring that historical communication data is readily accessible when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Converting OST to PST allows users to access their email data remotely, especially when required to work on different devices or without an internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some situations where employees leave a company or when accounts are reassigned, converting OST to PST can simplify the process of transferring email data to a new account holder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OST files can become corrupted or damaged, rendering the data inaccessible. As a result, users want to convert Outlook OST files to PST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons for conversion. Now, we will look forward to performing the exporting procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Methods_to_Convert_OST_to_PST_File_Format\"><\/span>Free Methods to Convert OST to PST File Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users asked for a free tool to convert their OST to PST files. In such a scenario, two popular free methods to export OST to PST files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Convert_OST_File_to_PST_Using_Outlook\"><\/span>#1. Convert OST File to PST Using Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can convert Outlook OST to PST with the assistance of the built-in Import and Export feature. After that, execute the following steps to accomplish this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application and click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, choose <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> and then<strong> Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> and click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose the <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> option and follow the wizard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, select the <strong>folder<\/strong> to export and proceed to the next step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define the <strong>location<\/strong> for the new PST file on your system. Then, choose to <strong>Replace duplicates with the items<\/strong> exported option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, Click on the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button to convert OST to PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Archive_OST_to_PST\"><\/span>#2. Archive OST to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also enable the Auto Archive method to convert OST to PST manually. It helps to manage your mailbox size. For this, you need to perform the following steps to change OST to PST using the Auto Archiving method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application and click the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose the <strong>Options<\/strong> button and select the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click the <strong>Auto Archive<\/strong> Settings button to set up archiving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the archiving is complete, you can find the archived PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Drag_and_Drop_Method\"><\/span>#3. Drag and Drop Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and create a new PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>items<\/strong> you want to move from the OST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drag<\/strong> and <strong>drop<\/strong> them into the new PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some manual solutions to convert OST to PST. Now, we will look over the disadvantages of performing them manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Challenges_That_Come_During_The_Manual_Conversion\"><\/span>What Are The Challenges That Come During The Manual Conversion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While manual methods for converting OST to PST can be effective in some scenarios, they come with several limitations that users should be aware of. These demerits can make the manual conversion process cumbersome and, in some cases, impractical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>They often involve multiple steps and settings within Microsoft Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual conversion methods require careful handling of email data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often dependent on the specific version of Microsoft Outlook being used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They may not be suitable for dealing with corrupt or damaged OST files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual conversion can be time-consuming, especially when dealing with large OST files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome all the challenges, opt for an efficient solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Convert_OST_to_PST_Without_Outlook_Using_Expert_Solution\"><\/span>#4. Convert OST to PST Without Outlook Using Expert Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter<\/strong> is the top-notch and versatile software. It assists users in converting OST files to PST format without losing a single piece of data. Moreover, you can also perform bulk conversion and maintain data integrity. In addition, users can also remove duplicate mail before accomplishing the manual conversion. In fact, this software doesn\u2019t require the installation of MS Outlook to initiate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Convert_Outlook_OST_File_to_PST\"><\/span>Steps to Convert Outlook OST File to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and launch the <strong>OST to PST Converter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, add the <strong>OST files<\/strong> you want to convert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, users can <strong>preview<\/strong> the files and mark them to move further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, opt for the <strong>PST<\/strong> format from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, you can opt for <strong>additional<\/strong> features accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, set the <strong>destination path<\/strong> to save the resultant file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, click the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button to begin the conversion process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span>The Verdict!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of email management, knowing how to convert an OST file to a PST file is a valuable skill. Whether you&#8217;re switching email platforms or need to recover data from a corrupted OST file, the ability to perform this conversion is a lifesaver. By following the manual methods or using professional tools like OST to PST Converter, you can ensure a seamless transition of your mailbox data. In addition, it makes your email management tasks much more efficient and hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/open-ost-file-without-outlook\/\">Open OST File without Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\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\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907053661\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I convert an OST file to PST using only Outlook (without third-party tools)?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. If you still have access to the original Outlook profile with Exchange\/Office 365, you can use Outlook\u2019s Import\/Export (<strong>File > Open &amp; Export > Import\/Export > Export to a file > Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong>)<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907211642\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is it possible to convert OST to PST without Outlook installed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. some standalone tools, like <strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter<\/strong> or <strong>Cigati OST Viewer<\/strong>, allow you to convert or view OST files even when Outlook is not installed on your system<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907577147\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019 or Outlook 2016?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. The Import\/Export feature works in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and Microsoft 365 desktop versions &#8211; provided you can access the original profile.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907173305\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What tools can I use to convert OST files to PST?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Besides Outlook\u2019s manual method, there are many third-party converters like <strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter, Aryson OST to PST Converter, SysInfoTools OST to PST Converter,<\/strong> and others<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907661130\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Will converting OST to PST affect my original OST file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No. The conversion process creates a separate PST file and does not modify the original OST file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754907146682\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I convert an OST file to PST if the OST is orphaned or corrupted?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No. not with Outlook alone. You\u2019d need third-party <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-file-recovery-tool\/\">Cigati OST File Recovery Tool<\/a><\/strong> to access orphaned, inaccessible, or damaged OST files<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook has long been a popular choice for personal and professional use. 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