{"id":6505,"date":"2022-09-26T07:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T07:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=6505"},"modified":"2025-10-29T06:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:17:37","slug":"export-contacts-from-ost-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Extract Contacts from OST File: A Simple, Step-by-Step 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;6505&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;1&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 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Extract Contacts from OST File: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide&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 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>While cleaning up the duplicate files from a folder, the user mistakenly deletes the contact folder. But the OST file maintains a local copy of the mailbox data. Hence, we can extract contacts from OST file before the next synchronization. In this article, we will share multiple techniques for extracting contacts from an OST file. Moreover, to avoid errors during the process, use the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/\">OST to PST Converter<\/a><\/strong>. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/#1_Manually_Export_Contacts_from_OST_File\" >#1: Manually Export Contacts from 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\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/#2_Extract_Outlook_OST_Contacts_File_by_Archiving\" >#2: Extract Outlook OST Contacts File by Archiving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/#Challenges_Faced_by_the_Users_with_the_Manual_Methods\" >Challenges Faced by the Users with the Manual Methods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/#3_Smart_Solution_to_Extract_Contacts_from_OST_File_Without_Outlook\" >#3: Smart Solution to Extract Contacts from OST File Without Outlook<\/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-contacts-from-ost-file\/#Simple_steps_to_perform_contacts_extraction_from_OST_file\" >Simple steps to perform contacts extraction from OST file:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-file\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-contacts-from-ost-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=\"Importance_of_Exporting_Contacts_from_OST_File\"><\/span>Importance of Exporting Contacts from OST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations extract contacts from Outlook OST file for legal compliance and audit purposes. Below, we have listed several practical reasons for this extraction process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the Outlook fails to load, retrieving contacts from an OST file is the only solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When upgrading to a new system, users back up contacts from the OST to transfer them when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The user can still extract contacts from the OST if the company deactivates their email account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of file corruption or data loss, it is advisable to export the contacts from the OST file separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can retrieve contacts from the OST cached file in case a contact folder is mistakenly deleted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Ways_to_Extract_Contacts_from_OST_File\"><\/span>Simple Ways to Extract Contacts from OST File&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can retrieve the contacts from an OST file using a manual method using Outlook. Moreover, a professional tool is also introduced that makes the process simpler and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manually_Export_Contacts_from_OST_File\"><\/span>#1: Manually Export Contacts from OST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully execute this method, make sure to link your OST file with the Outlook profile. It exports the OST file data in a PST file, and then this PST file can be imported into Outlook. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following instructions to start the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> and head to the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, press <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> and select <strong>Export to a file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Next <\/strong>and then choose <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, press on the <strong>Contacts<\/strong> folder and choose a destination location, and save the resultant file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, hit <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Extract_Outlook_OST_Contacts_File_by_Archiving\"><\/span>#2: Extract Outlook OST Contacts File by Archiving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can back up older contacts from the OST file by using Outlook\u2019s Archive option. This is the best option to extract older contacts from OST rather than deleting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the steps to initiate the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> application, press the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, go to <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>AutoArchive<\/strong> section, click on <strong>AutoArchive Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Archive this folder and all subfolders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the <strong>Contacts<\/strong> folder that you would want to archive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse and choose the path to save the resultant archived PST file, and click <strong>Ok.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_the_Users_with_the_Manual_Methods\"><\/span>Challenges Faced by the Users with the Manual Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your OST file is orphaned, the manual procedure will not work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will take a considerable amount of time while handling a large list of contacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Archive method will not archive the recent contacts. It will only archive the older contacts or the older contact list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The user has limited control over the archiving process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Smart_Solution_to_Extract_Contacts_from_OST_File_Without_Outlook\"><\/span>#3: Smart Solution to Extract Contacts from OST File Without Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An efficient and secure <strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter<\/strong> extracts the contacts from an OST file easily. This professional solution maintains the data\u2019s original folder structure. Also, this tool is perfectly designed to handle large OST files without any data loss. With its advanced features, users can selectively choose the folders or data from the time period they need. Moreover, it includes a preview option that allows users to check everything before conversion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_steps_to_perform_contacts_extraction_from_OST_file\"><\/span>Simple steps to perform contacts extraction from OST file:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download, install, and launch the tool on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whether to <strong>Select File<\/strong> or<strong> Multiple Files\/Folders<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, find the desired OST file in your system and select it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose the folders to be converted to PST, <strong>preview<\/strong> them, and click <strong>Next <\/strong>to proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, from the available saving <strong>File Formats<\/strong>, choose <strong>VCF or PST <\/strong>and define the destination to save the resultant file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the end, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button to start the conversion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The extraction of contacts from an OST file is necessary in case of accidentally deleting the contacts folder. In the above blog, we have highlighted solutions to extract contacts from OST file efficiently. We have provided step-by-step manual methods that work, but are time-consuming and inefficient. Therefore, for a quick and efficient result, choose a smart tool, <strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter<\/strong>. This converter tool provides great results with 100% accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/extract-contacts-from-pst-file\/\">Extract Contacts from PST File<\/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-1761718180328\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What formats can I save extracted contacts in?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The saving formats depend on the method you choose. With Outlook, you can extract the contacts in a PST, CSV, and VCF formats. While using a professional tool, users can have the flexibility to export the contacts in many formats.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761718198533\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can I extract contacts from an OST file using only Outlook?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. if the account associated with the OST is still active and Outlook is configured, you can use Outlook\u2019s built-in Import\/Export wizard (<strong>File \u2192 Open &amp; Export \u2192 Import\/Export<\/strong>) to export the Contacts folder to PST, CSV etc. However, this only works when the OST is accessible via Outlook and not orphaned\/disconnected.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While cleaning up the duplicate files from a folder, the user mistakenly deletes the contact folder. 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