How to Convert OST to PST & other file formats?

eSoftTools OST to PST Converter to safely convert OST to PST and 10+ other export options smoothly.


Quick solution to convert Outlook OST to PST file format safely. Safely export Outlook mailbox folders from OST to PST files using eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software. Not just PST but also get more than 15+ export options in which users can convert OST file. Also get the ability to upload Outlook items from OST files to cloud mail services like- Gmail, Office365, Yahoo Mail, IMAP and more.

Step-1)

Fisrtly, download eSoftTools OST to PST Converter Software, and install it on your Windows PC.

Launch the software, and from first screen, click on "Select OST" button.

OST to PST Converter software

Step-2) Choose a conversion mode and add OST files with selected method: -

Convert Single Outlook OST file


Bulk Convert Outlook OST files



Step-3)

Import the OST files, start scanning and loading Outlook mailbox folders and items from OST files.

scan ost file

Step-4)

Load all Outlook mailbox folders and items from OST files and preview them in the software's preview panel.

Open OST file

Choose mailbox folders those you want to export from OST and apply the next steps for conversion.


Convert OST file to PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, HTML, MHTML, MBOX, vCard, ICS, CSV, PDF, Thunderbird, & Zimbra (TGZ)

Step-5)

Choose the needed mailbox folders from OST files and click on Save OST button from the menu bar.

save ost

Step-6)

    Make selection of required options in the next opened conversion screen: -

  • Conversion option: - Choose a file format in which you want to export and save OST file's data.
  • Mail Filtering: - Date-wise filter emails from OST file's mail folders and export them specifically.
  • Naming Convention: - Provide name to new file based on different naming formats
  • Saving Location: - Specify a location from your drive to store resulting/converted files.
  • Single File For All Selected folder: - Select this option with supported conversion format to create one file for storing all data.
ost conversion settings

    Available conversion formats for Exporting/Saving Outlook OST file's data

  • Export to PST: - Convert Outlook OST into PST file (Save data of each OST file in separate PST).
  • Export in Single PST: - Import data from multiple OST files into a single PST file.
  • Export to MSG: - Extract data items from OST and save each items in separate MSG file (Outlook Compatible)
  • Export to EML: - Export emails from mail folders of OST files and save each email in individual EMLX file.
  • Export to EMLX: - Convert OST emails to EMLX file format for using in Apple Mail (MACOSX).
  • Export to PDF: - Save each OST file's email in PDF file format with attachments
  • Export to HTML: - Convert Outlook OST email to HTML for web browsers.
  • Export to MHTML: - Extract and save Outlook OST email to MHTML file format.
  • Export to MBOX: - Save OST mail folders as separate MBOX file.
  • Export to Thunderbird: - Directly import mail folders from OST files to Thunderbird profile.
  • Export to Zimbra (.tgz): - Export mail folders from OST files to Zimbra supported TGZ files.
  • Export to CSV (Excel): - Save Outlook data items as comma separated values in CSV file format.
  • Export to ICS (.ics): - export Outlook calendar enteries from OST files to ICS.
  • Export to vCard (.vcf): - Convert OST files with Outlook contacts to vCard/VCF files.

Step-7)

Choose the necessory option, according to your need and click on Convert button to start OST file converion to PST and other supported format.

convert ost to pst
Import Outlook OST files to Office365/ Gmail/ Yahoo Mail and IMAP acccount

Step-5)

Make seletion of folders from OST files for export operation, click on Import into Cloud button and choose a cloud import option.

  • Import OST to Office365
  • Import OST to Gmail/G-Suite
  • Import OST to Yahoo
  • Import OST to IMAP
ost to cloud
Migrate Outlook OST files to Office365 cloud: -

Step-6)

    Apply these settings for OST to Office365 Migration: -

  • Office365 Email ID: - Insert Email Address of your Office365 account
  • Import options
    • Export to Primary Mailbox: - Save OST file data to primary mailbox folders.
    • Input Folder Name for Migration: - Add a new folder in Office 365 account and store OST file data in it.
    • Export in -> In Place Archive Folder: - insert a folder to In-Place Archive folder in Office365 and save OST file data in it.
  • Mail Filtering: - choose the date range of email those you want to export specifically.
  • Create Log File: - Choose a place from your drive to store log generated by the software.
login to office365 account

Step-7)

Click on Convert button sign in to Office365 account and migrate OST files to Office365 mailbox through the software.

ost to office365 migration
Perform OST files Migration to Gmail/G-Suite (Google Workspace) account:-

Step-6)

Enter Gmail Account's Email Address and Google App Password in the new opened screen.

After adding Gmail login details, click on Authenticate Login button.

gmail/g-suite login

Step-7)

    After login with Gmail account, apply the other needed settings for migration.

  • Import options
    • Input Folder Name for Migration: - Insert a new folder in Gmail account to import OST mailbox.
    • Export in Primary Mailbox: - Import Outlook mailbox data to primary mailbox folder of Gmail account.
  • Mail Filtering: - Filter email based on date from OST files for only necessory email exporting.
  • Create Log File: - Select a location from your computer to store Log files by generated by the software.
import ost to gmail

Step-7) Finally, hit on Convert and start the OST file migration to Gmail/G-Suite Account

Transfer OST Mailbox to YahooMail Account:-
Step-6)

Add Yahoo mail account's Email Address and Yahoo App Password.

Click on Authenticate Login button and sign in with Yahoo mail account.

Open OST file

Step-7)

    Apply other settings for migration after Yahoo Mail proces: -

  • Import options
    • Input Folder Name for Migration: - Add a new folder in Yahoo Mail account to save OST mailbox data.
    • Export in Primary Mailbox: - export and save OST mailbox folders and items to primary mailbox of Yahoo Mail profile.
  • Mail Filtering: - Use emai filtering function to select date of email to epxort them to Yahoo Mail.
  • Create Log File: - Choose a location to store the log file in your computer.
imap login

Step-7) Click on Convert and migrate Outlook OST to Yahoo Mail Account

Import OST to IMAP mail accounts with the given steps: -

Step-6)

Enter IMAP account login details Email Address, Password, IMAP Host and Port

    Other Settings: -

  • Input Folder Name for Migration: - add a new folder with custom name to save import OST mailbox items.
  • Export in Primary Mailbox: - Import emails to the primary mailbox folders of IMAP account. (For example, the Inbox email will be imported in nbox folder of IMAP account).
imap settings

Step-7) Lastly, click on Convert and start Outlook OST to IMAP Account migration.

ost to imap migration