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How to Open NSF File in Outlook?

Are you a regular user of Lotus Notes? If yes then you should know that all its data gets saved in NSF file format. But sometimes due to some reasons, users like to open NSF file in Outlook but they can’t do it. It can be because they don’t have a technical background or don’t know the process to view NSF file.

In this blog, we will give you both the manual and automated methods that can be used to open NSF file in Outlook.

Why do Users like to view NSF files in Outlook?

  • Because Lotus notes charges high maintainance cost and if the user can’t affort it they shift towards the other email client.
  • Lotus notes doesn’t have a great customer support for there users.
  • If a user don’t have an Lotus notes in its current system.
  • When a user wants to shift from Lotus notes to Outlook.

Methods to Open NSF File in Outlook

Following we described both manual and automated methods for viewing OST file in Outlook.

Manual Method

Phase 1- Export NSF to CSV

  • Start Lotus notes programme and go to file > open [open nsf file you to view in Outlook].
  • Here click file > Export > Comma seperated value and give path to save the file.
  • Now hit on export to start the export task.

The CSV file is now saved at the location provided by you.

Related Post- Convert NSF to PST Without Lotus Notes

Phase 2- Import CSV to Outlook

  • Start Outlook and visit file > Open & Export > Import/Export.
  • Now select Import from another program or file from the available list and click next.
  • Choose Comma Seperated Value then click next. Hit on the browse button and choose newly created CSV done on phase 1.
  • Browse the location and click next. After the completion of task click on finish.

Hence this is the basic manual approach by which you can view NSF files but remember it’s not a professional practice. The manual method is not effective in the case of large NSF file data also there is a high chance of losing data. To get the best approach let’s move further.

Automated Method Using SysInspire NSF to PST Converter

Take the guidance of this SysInspire NSF to PST Converter tool which aims to provide accurate results without doing any data corruption. It examines the NSF file and gives a preview to the users all you have to do is to choose the needed items and select PST as a conversion format.

That’s it within few clicks of the mouse you can convert the entire NSF file into PST file. If a user doesn’t want to buy this tool the company provides a free demo version of it. And after getting satisfied with the software functionality you can make your mind to purchase this tool.

Reasons which makes the NSF to PST Converter More Useful

  • Capability to convert NSF file with all mailbox items like calendars, contacts, emails and many others.
  • Preserves the email properties during the NSF to PST Conversion process.
  • Supports to work with all versions of Lotus notes such as 10.0.1, 9.0.1, 9.0, 8.5, 8.0.2, 7.0, 6.5 and 6.0.
  • Provides a free trial to all the users without demanding any charges.
  • Can deal with big sized NSF file and perform its conversion into multiple formats.

Conclusion

Keeping in mind the above blog it is right to say that using the automated tool is the best choice for all. An automated solution is the only professional practice to open NSF File in Outlook. Also, you can have a demo version of this tool, and plus you’ll get 24/7 customer support if you want to clear any doubts related to the tool.


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