Convert Outlook PST File Without Outlook to Some Common File Formats

Outlook Data File (.pst)- An Overview

A PST file (Personal storage table (.pst) file) is an Outlook data file that gets created when you configure MS Outlook with POP3, IMAP or any other web-based email account. PST file contains email messages, contacts, tasks, calendars, journals and lots of other information of Outlook. PST file is stored in your computer and thus not bothered about the mailbox size limit on the mail server. One of the widely known usage of PST File is that it can be used for archiving items from different email account type.

Locate PST file in your System

As stated above, the PST files are saved in a hidden directory structure of your system and hence, you cannot locate it by navigating through the directory. One method that is applicable for all MS Outlook and Windows versions to locate PST file is to Open MS Outlook >> Right-Click on respective email account from the left pane >> Click Open File Location.

Need for Outlook PST file conversions into other useful formats

• When we want to share PST file from one organization to other, or sharing it between a group of users and the recipient needs a format other than PST format.
• Often we require PST conversion into other email formats supported by different platform of email clients. As most of the Email Clients do not support PST file, its data has to be converted into formats supported by different email clients.
• VCF format is a standard acceptable format for the contacts information. We can convert Outlook contacts to vCard for sharing it with others.
• Having the backup of files always seems to be good practice for any organization, so to have a proper backup of emails and other data items of PST file, we require conversion.
• To access Calendar entries on any other platform, users need to save Outlook calendar data as ICS.