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Are you aware of the ICS file format?Ā  Do you know how to convert ICS format to PST? If you want to know the answer to these questions, then read this blog. In this blog, we will explain the ICS file format and explain an automated method to convert ICS to PST effortlessly.

Overview of ICS & PST

ICS- Also known as an iCalendar file, ICS files are used to store Calendar information and share it. These stores data like events, tasks and to-do lists.Ā 

Applications like Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook etc. use this file format and share it across different platforms and devices.

PST- PST, also known as Personal Storage Table, is a file format used by Outlook. It is used to store mailbox data like emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc. It is a backup file of the Outlook mailbox used for backing data.

Reasons to convert ICS to Outlook PST

The main reason for converting ICS to PST is that all ICS data can be imported to Outlook by converting it to PST. In some scenarios, users need to convert ICS to PST.

  • When a user needs to convert more than one ICS file into a single PST.
  • When the user wants to manage ICS files from different applications like Microsoft Outlook.

Smart Solution to convert ICS to Outlook PST

The smart and effective solution to convert ICS to Outlook PST is to use eSoftTools ICS converter software. With a few clicks, this tool can convert ICS files to different file formats like MSG, EML, HTML, NSF(Lotus Notes), MHTML, CSV(Excel File), PDF, etc. Moreover, you can preview calendar items in the ICS file in the preview panel before conversion.

Read Also:- How to Export Lotus Notes Calendar to ICS Files?

Key features

  • Import the ICS file into the software in two different modes: ā€œFolder modeā€ & ā€œFile modeā€.
  • Preview calendar items of the ICS file in the preview panel with all the related information.
  • Easily add ICS folder containing multiple ICS files and allows to select the needed files for conversion.
  • Directly migrate data from ICS files containing calendar data items to Office 365 account.
  • Save the converted file at your desired location on your system.
  • Convert ICS files to other file formats without the need for a third-party application.
  • Have a user-friendly graphical interface that can be used by anyone.
  • Works with all editions of Windows operating system like Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & below editions.

Step-by-step solution to convert ICS to Outlook PST

  • Download, install and launch eSoftTools ICS File Converter software in your system.
Convert ICS to PST
  • Click on Select ICS File/Folder on the above menu bar and choose from the file adding modes- ā€œFile modeā€ or ā€œFolder modeā€.
select ICS "file mode" and "folder mode"
  • Click the Next button and preview the ICS files and folders in the preview panel.
preview the ICS files and folders
  • Make the selection of the needed ICS files and folders and click on the Convert ICS button on the above menu bar.
click the convert ICS button
  • Next, choose the Export in PST file conversion option to convert the ICS files and folders to PST format.
choose the export in pst file option
  • Select the other required options and browse the saving location to save the converted file at your desired location.
  • Click the Convert button and start the ICS to PST conversion.Ā 
click convert button to start ics to pst conversion process
Conclusion

Dealing with the calendar file isnā€™t stressful if you use the right method. There are manual methods also available, but they are time-consuming and require technical expertise. However, the automated method is easy and converts the ICS to PST effortlessly with a few clicks. You can try the demo version of the automated method before purchasing the tool.