How to import an OST file in Outlook Office 365?

If you are having trouble import an OST file in Outlook Office 365, this blog is for you. In this blog, we will discuss the methods and reasons for converting an OST file to a PST file.

What are OST and PST files?

Microsoft Outlook stores files in two formats- OST and PST.

OST files– OST means Offline Storage Table. They store data such as emails, calendars, contacts, tasks, notes, etc, on the Exchange server. When the computer is connected to the internet, these files get synchronised with the Exchange server means they get updated with the Exchange server.

PST files- PST means Personal Storage Table. They stay on the local computer.PST file has nothing to do with Exchange Server. 

Why do we need to import an OST file in Outlook Office 365

• Exchange server crashes down -Sometimes, the Exchange server crashes down due to a virus attack, a power failure, or any other reason. You are not able to access your data because OST files are not able to synchronize with the Exchange server.
• Exchange server downtime- Sometimes, you are not able to connect with the Exchange server because of maintenance issues. In this case, you are not able to access your mailbox. At this time, we need to convert OST to PST files.
• Deletion of emails on the Exchange server- Sometimes, emails on the Exchange server get deleted by the user accidentally. 

Also Read:- Convert OST to PST Outlook files

Professional Method

In the professional method, we take the help of software to import the OST file into Outlook Office 365. eSoftTools has made software to convert OST files to PST files. Some features of the SysInspire OST to PST Converter software are

• SysInspire OST to PST Converter tool is used to recover/convert corrupted OST files to PST and into 10 other file formats. 
• It can recover any corrupted OST file in just a few seconds. It can recover corrupted OST files of any size. 
• You can make multiple PST files from a single OST file using the split option.
• You can preview all folders and subfolders of the OST file in the side panel.
• This software can work with all versions of Outlook, such as 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2010, and previous versions.
• It can run on different operating systems like Windows XP, 2000, 2007, 2010, etc.
• This software can recover deleted data from an accessible encrypted OST file.
• The graphical interface is so user-friendly that a non-techie can use it easily.
• There is no requirement to install MS Outlook on a user’s machine for converting OST to PST.

Free Demo Edition-

You can use a free demo version of this software. In the demo version, you can convert 25 items from each folder of OST files into PST files and check all the features of the software.

FAQ

Q: Does this software work with all MS Outlook versions?
A: Yes, this software is compatible with all versions of MS Outlook.

Q: Can this software handle a 100GB OST file?
A: Yes, this software can support and convert OST files of 100GB or even larger sizes.

Q: Can the software split my 100GB OST file into multiple PST files of 10GB each?

A: Yes, the software includes a split option that allows you to divide a large OST file into smaller PST files, such as 10GB each.

Conclusion

SysInspire OST to PST Converter software can easily import OST file into Outlook Office 365. It is the professional method to convert OST files to PST files, which are used by many corporate clients.