How to Convert OST to PST Free Using PowerShell Commands?

Outlook data files- OST and PST. Both data files are used for different purposes. There arises some situations in which we want to convert OST files to PST files.

The conversion of OST to PST can be done manually and with the automated method.

Also Read:- How to Convert OST to PST in Outlook 2019?

Why convert OST to PST?

Exchange Server Crashdown- Sometimes, due to a virus attack or due to any malicious activity on the server crashes it. OST files on the local computer are not able to connect with the exchange server and become orphaned. To recover corrupted and orphaned OST files we need to convert it into PST.
Accidental Deletion of files- Sometimes files on the server get deleted by the user accidentally. Firstly, when the local System gets connected with the internet OST files try to get synchronised with the files on the exchange server but they do not find files on the exchange server and get corrupted. Therefore, in order to recover corrupted OST files it needs to convert into PST.
Additionally, Exchange Server Downtime- Sometimes, the exchange server downs due to maintenance issues. Consequently, OST files are not able to access files on the exchange server due to its unavailability. To access OST files we need to convert into PST.

Methods to convert OST to PST

Manual Method using PowerShell command
Automated Method

Manual Method using Powershell command

Alternatively, with the use of PowerShell commands, you can convert the OST file into CSV format. After that, the CSV file is imported into Outlook to convert into PST. Now, here we have given steps to convert a CSV file to PST.

Open MS Outlook Software.
Go to File>Open & Export.
Go to Import & Export.
Now choose ‘Import from another program or file’.
Choose Comma Separated Values as the file type.
Locate and import the Comma Separated Values file.
Choose the location where you want to save the file and click Finish to complete the process.

Automated Method

Furthermore, in the automated method, we use eSoftTools OST to PST converter software to convert OST files to PST files. Moreover, you can convert single and multiple OST files into PST files at a single time with this software. Moreover, in the preview panel you can see the files and folders of the OST files to convert into PST files. With this software you can convert OST files into other file formats such as MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, PDF, HTML, and you can convert OST files to files of web based email clients such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Windows Live Mail.

In this software you also get the feature of email filtering according to Date and you can filter emails by giving the starting and ending date. Additionally, you can convert OST to PST even without the installation of MS Outlook in your system. This software can work with all windows operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and all older versions. Furthermore, its graphical interface is easy to use and non-technical people can use it easily. As a result, you can convert an OST file to a PST file.

1. To begin with, download and install eSoftTools OST to PST converter software on a Windows PC.

2. Press the Select OST button and choose conversion mode.

3. Choose a single OST file conversion or bulk OST file conversion option.

4. Add OST files and load them in the software with the chosen file-adding mode.

5. Open OST files and preview inner folders/subfolders or Outlook items.

6. Choose the needed folders, and press the ‘Save OST’ button from the menu bar.

7. Select the Export to PST option and use other options split PST, mail filter, and others.

8. Choose a saving location for storing PST and press the Convert button.

Conclusion

Now you know about both the manual and automated methods. In conclusion, it can be concluded that manual methods are complex and time consuming. You can use automated methods which are preferred by experts because they are simple and less time consuming.

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