Summary: OST and PST both files of Microsoft Outlook. Sometimes Outlook users need to convert OST to PST files. So, here we will discuss the various methods- manual as well as professional methods to export OST to PST files. Before going on to techniques we consider the brief introduction of OST and PST files.

OST stands for Offline Storage Table. It stores the copy of mailbox data on the server. It allows you to even work in the absence of internet connectivity. If your data is saved in the OST format then you can easily edit, compose, save and delete email messages and next time, when you connect to the Exchange server then these changes are up to date. The OST file is open only in that Outlook version and Exchange Server in which it was created. Users cannot access the data from OST files on another computer. To access OST files data they need to convert OST to PST file format.

Whereas, PST stands for Personal Storage Table. PST files are used to store the copy of the data on the configured system from Outlook. It is easily created using the Export to File option of Import/Export features. PST file is protected with a password- protection. When you want to open the PST file then you need to enter the password.

How to Export OST to PST Files?

There are two methods to convert Outlook OST files to PST file format. First we discuss the manual solution and then a professional approach to complete this task in a simple manner.

Method 1: Convert OST to PST Using Import/Export Feature

You manually export OST to PST files using Outlook import/export features. Follow the given steps to complete this task.

Step 1. Firstly, Open the Microsoft Outlook on your local system.

Step 2. Now, Go to File Menu and Click on Open & Export >> Import/Export.