How to convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019?

Are you looking for a way to convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019? If yes, then this blog has methods for you. We have written the Manual and Professional Methods for converting OST files to PST files.

Why is there a need to convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019?

• Exchange Server Crashdown: Sometimes, to virus attack or malicious activity on the server can make the server crash. Files on the server get corrupted due to virus attacks. In order to recover corrupted OST files, we need to convert them to PST.
• Accidental Deletion: Email files on the server sometimes get accidentally deleted by the user. So, to get rid of OST files, we need to export them to PST.
• Migration: When we need to migrate Outlook files from one computer to another computer OST files do not get transferred from one computer to another. We need to convert OST files to migrate them from one computer to another.
• Exchange Server downtime: When due to maintenance issues, the Exchange server is down, and we are not able to access our OST files. To access our OST files during downtime, we need to convert the OST files to PST files.

Methods to convert OST to PST

1. Manual Method
2. Professional Method

Manual Method 1: Import/Export Wizard

1. Open MS Outlook 2019 on your system.
2. Go to File>Import & Export.
3. Select the ‘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 the ‘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 them into the PST file. 

Also Read:- How to rebuild OST files in Outlook 2019, 2016?

Professional Method

The professional method is to use eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software. This software can convert OST files to PST files quickly and efficiently. This Software’s advanced features can convert OST files to PST files smartly. In the preview panel, you can see the files and folders of OST files after scanning. You have the option of splitting large-sized OST files into multiple PST files. It provides the feature of filtering, and you can filter emails by date. By following simple steps, you can export OST to PST easily.

Steps to convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019

• Download eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software and install it.

• Launch the software on your computer and press the “Select OST” button

• Add OST files from local drives and load them in the OST Converter.

• In the side panel, you can preview imported OST files and folders.

• Select the necessary mailbox folders from the 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 the ‘Split PST’ option and choose a size from the different size ranges.

• Browse the location where you want to save the PST file on 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.

Conclusion

You can convert OST to PST using a manual method, but it is advisable to use eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software. There are limitations of manual methods; data is lost by these methods, but using professional methods, you can convert OST to PST without data loss.