How to change .ost to .pst outlook files?

Do you want to change Outlook .ost files to .pst files? And not getting the methods of how to change .OST files to .PST Outloook files. Read this blog, you will get to know methods of converting OST files to PST files.

OST and PST are the two database files of MS Outlook.

OST is the Offline Storage Table. It is used to store emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc. OST files depend on the exchange server for its updation. The OST file works by synchronising with the exchange server. Any update of the email account on the server will be reflected on the OST file on the local computer if it is connected with the internet. 

PST is the Personal Storage Table. It is also used to store emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc. PST files are offline files and they are not dependent on the exchange server. They are independent files and are stored on the local computer.

Why convert OST to PST?

• Exchange Server Crashdown- Sometimes due to virus attack or due to any malicious activity on the server crashes it. OST files on the local computer are not able to connect with the exchange server and become orphaned. To recover corrupted and orphaned OST files we need to convert it into PST.
• Accidental Deletion of files- Sometimes files on the server get deleted by the user accidentally. So when the local System gets connected with the internet OST files try to get synchronised with the files on the exchange server but they do not find files on the exchange server and get corrupted. In order to recover corrupted OST files it needs to convert into PST.
• Exchange Server Downtime- Sometimes exchange server downs due to maintenance issues. So OST files are not able to access files on the exchange server due to its unavailability. To access OST files we need  to convert into PST.
• Migration to new computer – To migrate Outlook OST to a new computer we need to convert the OST file to PST file.

Methods to change .OST to .PST

1. Manual Method
2. Professional Method

Manual Method: Import/Export wizard

1. Open MS Outlook on your system.
2. Go to File>Import & Export.
3. Select ‘Export to a File’ option and click the ‘Next’ button.
4. Select ‘Outlook Data File(.pst)’ and click the ‘Next’ button.
5. Select the file to import from and check ‘Include subfolders’ option.
6. Browse the location where you want to save the file and click Finish.

Manual Method 2: Drag and Drop method

In the drag and drop method, the user creates a new PST file and in this file the user drags all items of the OST file and drops them into the PST file. However contacts, calendars, tasks, etc will not be dragged, users need to copy these folders and paste into the PST file. 

Professional Method to change .OST to .PST

Using eSoftTools OST to PST converter software, you can easily convert OST files to PST files. The OST files are scanned by this software and it shows all files and folders of the OST file in the preview panel.

Also Read: Best way to convert OST files to EML format

Key Features

• Preview OST files and folders that you want to convert to PST files before conversion.
• Capable of loading single and multiple OST files at a time.
• The graphical interface of this software is so easy to understand that non-technical people can use it easily.
• With the help of this software you can convert OST files to other file formats also like MSG, MBOX, HTML, EML, EMLX, etc.
• Quickly converts OST Contacts into vCard and Calendar into ICS format Date and by mentioning start date and end date, it filters emails.
• Consistent with Microsoft operating systems like Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, etc. 
  

Steps for converting OST to PST

• Download eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software and install it.
• Launch the software into your computer and press “Select OST” button
• Add OST files from local drives and load them in the OST Converter.
• In the side panel, you can preview  OST files and folders.
• Select necessary mailbox folders from OST files for exporting them.
• Press the ‘Save OST’ button and select the ‘Export to PST’ radio button from the OST conversion options.
• If you want to split an OST file select ‘Split PST’ option and choose a size from different size ranges.
• Browse the location where you want to save the PST file into your computer.
• Choose the ‘Mail Filter’ option if you want to filter email (based on date).
• Click on the ‘Convert’ button and begin the process of OST to PST conversion process.

Conclusion

We have written both manual and professional methods but manual methods have some limitations. The manual methods are not easy and require technical knowledge to follow these steps, whereas eSoftTools OST to PST converter is easy to use and does not require technical knowledge to use. Its graphical interface is easy to use and non-technical people can use it easily.