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PDF format is also suitable for easy sharing of data files to build smooth communication. But while I try to convert PST to PDF, I lose my formatting and attachments. Do any one know the secure way to keep every thing same after conversion?<\/p>\n<p>Outlook is widely known for managing the mailbox data in the PST format. But PST files are not supported by most email clients or devices directly. That&#8217;s why many users plan to convert PST files to a portable format that is easy to share, read, and accessible on any device. Through this blog, we will go through the manual method and the advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/pst-to-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PST File Converter Tool<\/strong> <\/a>to convert a PDF file to PDF format. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#How_to_Convert_PST_File_to_PDF_Manually\" >How to Convert PST File to PDF Manually?<\/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\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#Method_1_Convert_PST_to_PDF_Using_Print_Option\" >Method 1: Convert PST to PDF Using Print Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#Method_2_Export_PST_to_PDF_Using_Adobe_Acrobat_Plugin\" >Method 2: Export PST to PDF Using Adobe Acrobat Plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#Limitations_of_the_Manual_Method\" >Limitations of the Manual Method<\/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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#Advanced_Method_to_Convert_PST_to_PDF_Format\" >Advanced Method to Convert PST to PDF Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#Steps_to_Change_Outlook_Data_File_into_PDF\" >Steps to Change Outlook Data File into PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#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\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#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=\"What_are_the_Benefits_to_Convert_PST_File_to_PDF\"><\/span>What are the Benefits to Convert PST File to PDF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Users can open a PDF file on any device, as it is universally accepted.<\/li>\n<li>There is an option of password protection in PDF-formatted files.<\/li>\n<li>PDF format is accepted as evidence by courts, auditors, and regulatory bodies.<\/li>\n<li>It can be shared easily through email or any special software.<\/li>\n<li>The content of the PDF is fully searchable across email archives.<\/li>\n<li>PDF files work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_PST_and_PDF_Formats\"><\/span>Difference Between PST and PDF Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border = \"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>PST Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>PDF Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Full Form<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Personal Storage Table<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Portable Document Format<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Primary Purpose<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Stores Outlook email data<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Presents documents in a fixed layout<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Platform Support<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Windows only (primarily)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>File Size<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Can grow very large over time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Compact and manageable<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Security<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Limited built-in security<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Password protection and encryption are supported<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Legal Acceptance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Not widely accepted as evidence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Accepted by courts and regulatory bodies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Portability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Low, tied to the Microsoft ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>High, works universally across all systems<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_PST_File_to_PDF_Manually\"><\/span>How to Convert PST File to PDF Manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are different manual ways available to convert PST emails into PDF format using Microsoft Outlook. Below are the simplest methods to perform the conversion.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Convert_PST_to_PDF_Using_Print_Option\"><\/span>Method 1: Convert PST to PDF Using Print Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Select the emails you want to<strong> save as PDF<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, go to <strong>File &gt; Print<\/strong> &gt; choose <strong>Microsoft Print to PDF<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Thereafter, click <strong>Print <\/strong>and choose the <strong>destination folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, enter a file name and <strong>save the email as a PDF<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Export_PST_to_PDF_Using_Adobe_Acrobat_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 2: Export PST to PDF Using Adobe Acrobat Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Adobe PDF tab <\/strong>from the top menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select the required emails from your mailbox.<\/li>\n<li>Then, choose the<strong> Create New PDF<\/strong> or <strong>Selected Messages<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>saving location <\/strong>and file name.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save <\/strong>to export Outlook emails into PDF format.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_the_Manual_Method\"><\/span>Limitations of the Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual conversion is time-consuming because of the repetition for each file.<\/li>\n<li>Users must have Microsoft Outlook installed on their system.<\/li>\n<li>The Adobe method additionally requires Adobe Acrobat Pro, which is a paid application.<\/li>\n<li>Can not convert multiple PST files in a single process.<\/li>\n<li>Using these methods can result in data loss.<\/li>\n<li>These methods can not handle large PST files.<\/li>\n<li>Manual methods do not provide advanced features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Method_to_Convert_PST_to_PDF_Format\"><\/span>Advanced Method to Convert PST to PDF Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The professional<strong> Cigati PST to PDF Converter Tool<\/strong> is a perfect utility to convert your PST file into multiple files. More than PDF, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-file-to-csv\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>convert PST to CSV<\/strong><\/a>, DOC, MBOX, EML, and other file formats. Additionally, it has many advanced features that help to optimize the results. You can export your data with or without the attachments. The utility makes PST to PDF conversion easier for both technical and non-technical users.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Change_Outlook_Data_File_into_PDF\"><\/span>Steps to Change Outlook Data File into PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin with, download the <strong>PST Converter Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Add the PST files and click <strong>Proceed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, <strong>preview <\/strong>and select files from the preview panel and click <strong>Proceed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Thereafter, choose the <strong>PDF file format <\/strong>from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Use the filters, set the destination, and click the<strong> Start Process<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>You May Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-files-to-mbox\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Convert PST Files to MBOX<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To conclude, we covered the methods to convert PST to PDF format for multiple uses. We covered the manual ways and the professional method by using the PST File Converter Software. Go with the manual method if you have a few emails to convert. Otherwise, for the bulk or accurate conversion, using the professional tool will be a great choice.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_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<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539491400\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Can Thunderbird Open PST files and save them as PDFs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, Thunderbird does not directly support PST files. First, you need to import the PST file into Microsoft Outlook or convert it using a PST converter tool. After that, the emails can be exported or printed as PDF files.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539721927\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Can I convert PST to PDF without Microsoft Outlook installed?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, you can convert PST files to PDF without Outlook by using a professional utility like the Cigati PST File Converter Tool. These tools directly read PST files and export them into PDF format while preserving attachments and formatting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539740053\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Can I batch-export old archived PST folders to PDF if I only have access to the new\/web version of Outlook?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, the Outlook web version does not provide direct access to PST files or bulk export to PDF. To batch-convert archived PST folders, you need desktop Outlook or a dedicated PST Conversion Tool.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539780078\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4.Can I convert PST file to PDF safely without uploading sensitive data to a random website<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes. It is always safer to use offline desktop utilities like the Cigati PST File Converter Tool instead of unknown online converters when handling confidential emails or legal documents.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539807853\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5.How do law firms and investigators turn PST email files into PDF documents for compliance purposes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Law firms, auditors, and investigators often convert PST emails into PDF format because PDFs are easier to archive, print, search, and submit as legal evidence. The Professional PST Conversion Tool is commonly used to maintain email metadata, timestamps, attachments, and folder structure during the process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779539838227\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q6. 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The Professional PST Conversion Tool is commonly used to maintain email metadata, timestamps, attachments, and folder structure during the process.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#faq-question-1779539838227","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/#faq-question-1779539838227","name":"Q6. 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