Outlook: How to Import OST Files in 2 Steps
Outlook users often need to import OST files, but Microsoft Outlook doesn't directly support this. Here's how to do it, along with reasons why you might need to.
Outlook stores mail items in an Offline Storage Table (OST) file when using Exchange, Microsoft 365, or IMAP accounts. However, Outlook doesn't natively support importing OST files. To import an OST file, you first need to convert it to a Personal Storage Table (PST) file.
OST files allow users to work offline, synchronizing changes with the mailbox server upon reconnection. There are several reasons to import an OST file into Outlook, such as accessing emails when Outlook isn't working, restoring mail items from an inaccessible or orphaned OST file, accessing backup OST data, and migrating data from one Outlook profile to another.
To convert an OST file to a PST file, users can use the Outlook Import Export Wizard or specialized software like Stellar Converter for OST. This tool can handle large OST files and preserve data integrity, including emails, contacts, and calendars. After conversion, import the PST file into Outlook. The import process may take some time, depending on system specifications and the size of the converted PST file.
In conclusion, to import an OST file into Outlook, first convert it to a PST file using the Outlook Import Export Wizard or specialized software like Stellar Converter for OST. Then, import the PST file into Outlook. This process is useful for accessing emails when Outlook is not working, restoring mail items, accessing backup OST data, and migrating data between Outlook profiles.
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