If you are an Outlook user then you are aware of these file formats. If not, then you should know that an OST file is defined as a local copy of the information of that enables users to access your synchronized data without any internet connection. When you configured your email account in Outlook then it automatically synchronizes your activity and stores it on your local device.
On the other hand, Outlook offers to export your data in .pst format. This PST file stores information including messages, contacts, attachments, addresses, and more. Also, it is a compatible format to share information amongst Outlook users.
Apart from sharing and backup, the following are some other reasons that generate a need to convert OST file to PST format. - There is a high chance of file corruption with the OST file format. Therefore, to secure your crucial data, it is important to convert them into PST files as a backup.
- PST is the file that stores on your local system hence, you can access it anytime. Also, MS Outlook only allows PST and CSV files to import.
- So, if you need to share the OST file information then you need to convert it to PST first.
In this respect, I have recently explored an informative article that explains the 2 manual and professional software solutions to convert OST file to PST.
- Export Outlook Mailbox Data to PST – Using MS Outlook
- Enable the Auto Archiving option to Convert OST file to PST
- Backup Offline OST file using Microsoft OST to PST Converter
This article explains the detailed and precise procedure to perform this task. However, there are some limitations associated with this approach that generates the need to opt for the
best OST to PST Converter to achieve maximum data security while converting OST files to PST format.