How to Open NSF file in Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019?

Last updated on September 25th, 2021 at 04:21 pm

The enterprises continuously prepare to be faster in their communication skills. So, in that content, if users are still using IBM Notes client, then it’s time to think upon it. The corporate nowadays prefer Microsoft Outlook due to its popularity among the users however Lotus Notes lay behind. The reason behind this can be the complex structure of Lotus Notes. The Outlook profile may get accessed easily with multiple machines; however, IBM Notes can get accessed through the configured machine only. Basically, the rising popularity & ease of users force users to open NSF File in Outlook or to migrate from Lotus Notes platform to another.

Reasons behind Opening NSF File in Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019

Since the past few years, Microsoft Outlook gains popularity in between users & non-users because of the user-friendly interface & the multiple-machine configuration. However the migration is an easy process, but the users face the issue of getting stuck to migrate NSF Files. There are uncountable reasons that result in data corruption & deletion during the file import process. There are two types of methods that help to open NSF File in Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019, or other versions of Outlook. The first one is the manual methods and the second one is third party software. So, make sure that you select the best solution so as to run your file in an easy manner.

Skip To:-

• Manual Method
• Automated Method

Manual Method to Open NSF file in Outlook:

The Manual method is divided into parts to access Lotus Notes database in Outlook.

1. Exporting NSF Files to CSV
2. Migrate CSV File to Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019

Step 1: Exporting NSF Files to CSV

1. Open Lotus Notes.
2. Click on File>Open>Lotus Notes Application.
3. Now an “Open Application” window will appear on your screen. Browse and choose the NSF file and hit the “Open” button.
   
4. Now, you need to select the Export option to continue with Export Wizard.
5. Select the location in the system to save the newly created file & then select a file format CSV (Comma Separated Value) to save Lotus Notes database and click “Export”.
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6. Now on the CSV Export Dialogue BOX choose the required options and hit “OK” to complete the process.
   

Step 2: Migrate CSV File to Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019

1. Firstly, install Microsoft Outlook on your system and Open It.
2. Click files Menu & then go to “Import & Export” option & select it.
3. Through the drop-down menu, you need to select “Import from another program or file” in that wizard.
4. Click over the Next to proceed further.
5. A pop-up would appear so now you need to select comma-separated values through the file option. Now, click next.
   
6. Now, make sure you select the CSV file while using the Browse option so as to open NSF File Database in Outlook. Click Next to proceed further.
   
7. Now, click over the finish button so as to start the process. The files would get imported to the required Outlook Mailbox folder.
   

The files would get consumed due to imports. You need to wait until the process gets completed under the processing unit of the system.

Use Professional Tool to Open NSF file in Outlook 2013, 2016 & 2019

Try to use Lotus Notes NSF Conversion with professional software that suites your need and export NSF to PST without having any problem. Here I show you eSoftTools NSF to PST Conversion Software because this tool has the proficiency to load any size of Lotus Notes NSF database file and open it within few seconds. It is far better than the Manual Method however it includes a cost that will produce a safe environment to migrate email messages, contacts, calendars, to-do-list, and other stuff. So, you need not worry regarding anything if you go with eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter Software.

Export NSF file to PST with eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter:-

1. Open the NSF Converter Software.
2. Hit on the Select NSF file button.
3. This tool will offer you two options, choose any one of them to get the NSF file. First is Select NSF File
   
   Second is the Search NSF Database.
4. When you select the NSF file Click on “Start Scanning”.  
5. Now the Software will load all database items from the NSF file.
6. Choose the required items and file format as PST.
7. After that click on the “Convert” button to Export NSF file.

Conclusion

Since the email client Lotus Notes turns to lose its popularity due to multiple reasons so the users are migrating towards other clients. However, if you wish to open NSF files in Outlook then make sure that you make the right decision of choosing the best Automated Solution that helps to run your file in a flexible manner. However, the major problems you face can be the data conflicts, time-taking procedure, or complexity while converting are the major drawbacks that develop a problem at each & every step. So, making use of a professional tool is helpful to migrate files to Outlook within one attempt.