Time Saver Solution to Convert OST to PST Without Outlook

Reasons to Convert OST File into PST format

There are multiple reasons for importing all the OST file data to PST and you can explore the major reasons below:-

MAPI 

A MAPI account offers the functionality of IMAP and is all time connected to an exchange server.OST files work on MAPI profiles. It is easy to access OST files from anywhere if cache mode is enabled. If a user wants to access an OST file on another PC then he/she has to convert an OST file to PST file format rather than copy-paste.

Outlook OST Size Limit

Using OST files regularly, increase their size with time. However, They are not capable of handling a large volume of data. It is better to generate an Archive for old OST files from time to time to save space.

Inaccessible OST

If any OST file loses its exchange server then the file seems to be either lost or remains inaccessible. These OST files are called orphaned files. Furthermore, the OST file then keeps getting interrupted by recurring errors. In the end, you can Extract Contacts From OST File.

Migrate OST to PST without Outlook Installation on Windows

All the manual methods to convert the offline OST file to PST on Windows need MS Outlook Application to be installed on the system. But when you don’t have MS Outlook on your system, you cannot apply the manual methods for conversion whether it is through the Archiving Method or Outlook Import Export. If you are applying these two methods then you will need MS Outlook otherwise try a third-party tool.

Therefore, you will have to use a third-party tool that doesn’t need MS Outlook Installation to convert an OST File to PST. Let’s move on to the steps to migrate emails from OST to PST without installing MS Outlook.

• Launch Sysinfo OST to PST Converter and Add the OST file you want to convert.
• Select the OST File Emails and Choose Saving Format as PST.
• Finally, define the location and click on the Convert Button to convert OST file to PST without MS Outlook Installation.

You have seen three simple steps to convert the Exchange OST File to PST without MS Outlook. If you want to see a detailed explanation of the above steps then you can explore all of them below. We have also provided a screenshot for every step so that you can understand the conversion process better.

Detailed Steps to Convert an OST File to PST without Installation of MS Outlook

You can explore the step-by-step guide to perform the OST to PST File Conversion without installing or using MS Outlook on your system.

1. Install and Run Sysinfo OST to PST File Converter as Administrator on your System.
   
2. Then click on the Browse Button to choose the OST file you are willing to convert.
3. Choose the File and click on the Open button and Click on the Next button to continue.
4. Now you can preview all the emails that are present in the OST File.
5. Choose the Emails and Folders in the OST file that you want to convert to PST.
6. Then in the Save/Migrate As option choose the PST file option.
7. Use different features of this third-party tool if necessary. MS Outlook will not provide the option to remove duplicates from the Resultant PST File.
8. Finally, define the path where you want to save the resultant PST file and click on the Convert Button.

Your OST File will be converted to PST without installing MS Outlook. Now you can check all the emails of your OST file in the PST file including attachments and other mailbox items.

Conclusion

So, even if you don’t have MS Outlook on your Windows PC or Laptop, you can convert OST files to PST. The above method will not need MS Outlook to be installed on your PC and you can perform the migration process with the help of a third-party tool.