{"id":2123,"date":"2021-05-31T12:41:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T07:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2021-05-31T12:41:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T07:11:43","slug":"free-ost-to-pst-converter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/free-ost-to-pst-converter\/","title":{"rendered":"Free OST to PST Converter to Convert Orphaned OST to PST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In this guide, I will give you the most useful techniques which will definitely allow you to convert orphaned OST to PST. Here we will repair the OST files by using the manual methods and automated free OST to PST Converter tool. You can use any of the methods. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you facing a <strong>problem<\/strong> while accessing the OST file database? it&#8217;s because of the <strong>error<\/strong> in the OST file. The only best way to <strong>fix OST file<\/strong> error is to convert orphaned OST to PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So below we mentioned various <strong>techniques<\/strong> that will help you out to <strong>fix OST file<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"#1\">Using Automated Free OST to PST Converter Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#2\">Import and Export Wizard<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#3\">Archive Technique to convert OST to PST<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#4\">Using Drap and Drop technique<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-free-ost-to-pst-converter-tool\" id=\"best-free-ost-to-pst-converter-tool\" id=1>Best Free OST to PST Converter Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So this is the best solution if you want to fix any type of error from the corrupted OST file. This SysInspire free OST to PST converter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">convert OST file to PST<\/a><\/strong> without damaging OST file data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool can work with versions of MS Outlook from 97 to 2016. And convert multiple OST files into EMLX, EML, MSG, HTML, PST, MBOX, VCF files, and Office 365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-it-convert-orphaned-ost-to-pst\" id=\"how-it-convert-orphaned-ost-to-pst\" class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\">How it Convert Orphaned OST to PST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Install and run the SysInspire OST to PST Converter<\/li><li><strong>Browse<\/strong> the OST file by doing click on the <strong>select file<\/strong> button<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/img\/main-screen.png\" alt=\"export ost to pst\" width=\"579\" height=\"393\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Here it shows you a preview of all items store in the OST file<\/li><li>Select the item that you want and tap the <strong>save OST<\/strong> button<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/img\/ost-email-preview.png\" alt=\"export ost to pst\" width=\"569\" height=\"386\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now select the <strong>export to PST<\/strong> button to convert OST to PST<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/img\/ost-conversion-options.png\" alt=\"ost recovery\" width=\"579\" height=\"566\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>And tap the <strong>convert<\/strong> button to finish the process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"manual-ways-to-convert-ost-to-pst\" id=\"manual-ways-to-convert-ost-to-pst\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual ways to convert OST to PST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So if your OST file is in working state means it is not damaged you can use the below manual techniques. These method allows you to perform free OST to PST Conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"technique-1-using-import-and-export-wizard\" id=\"technique-1-using-import-and-export-wizard\" class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Technique 1. Using Import and Export Wizard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:- Before following the below steps you require active connection with the Exchange server. Also MS Outlook is need to already installed on the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In starting, just open Outlook using the Exchange mailbox account that was used to produce the OST file<\/li><li>Then visit the <strong>file<\/strong> section and select <strong>open &amp; export<\/strong> ><strong>import &amp; export<\/strong> button<\/li><li>In next window choose <strong>export to a file<\/strong> option from the given list and tap <strong>next<\/strong> <\/li><li>Under <strong>create a file of type<\/strong> box select <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> option<\/li><li>Now you can see the folder items of the file. Just Choose the needy folders and tap <strong>next<\/strong><\/li><li>At last choose the location by tapping on the <strong>browse<\/strong> button where you like to store the resultant file<\/li><li>Tap on the <strong>finish<\/strong> option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left\"><p>Also take a look on related queries:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fix Error <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/outlook-ost-file-not-updating\/\">OST File not Updating<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/move-imap-ost-file-outlook-2016-to-new-computer\/\">Move IMAP OST File Outlook 2016 to New Computer<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"technique-2-archive-technique-to-convert-ost-to-pst\" id=\"technique-2-archive-technique-to-convert-ost-to-pst\" class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Technique 2. Archive Technique to Convert OST to PST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method helps you to manage the size of the mailbox. After enabling the archiving feature every email from the OST file starts to save in individual PST files. This feature also be helpful for transferring older item into archived folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So below are the steps to create a mailbox archive:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launch MS Outlook application<\/li><li>Tap on <strong>file<\/strong> and then select <strong>options<\/strong><\/li><li>Now tap on the <strong>advanced<\/strong> button and then choose <strong>Auto Archive\u00a0Settings<\/strong> button<\/li><li>Then you need to select the <strong>number of days<\/strong> for which you like to run <strong>auto-archiving<\/strong>. Select the folder where you like to store the archived PST file. Click <strong>ok<\/strong> to finish the process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"technique-3-using-drap-and-drop-to-convert-ost-file\" id=\"technique-3-using-drap-and-drop-to-convert-ost-file\" class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Technique 3. Using Drap and Drop to Convert OST file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you only need to create new PST file and just drag &amp; drop folder into new file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start the MS Outlook application<\/li><li>Now create a PST file for the Outlook profile<\/li><li>For this tap on <strong>new items<\/strong> > <strong>more items<\/strong> > <strong>Outlook Data file<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"564\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/drag-and-drop-method.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/drag-and-drop-method.png 549w, https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/drag-and-drop-method-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.sysinspire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/drag-and-drop-method-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Here just provide the name of the newly created file. You can even secure the file with a password<\/li><li>Just tap an <strong>OK<\/strong> button and the PST file gets created.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes you can Convert Orphaned OST to PST using the SysInspire Free OST to PST Converter tool. And if your OST file is not corrupted you can follow the manual methods listed above to convert OST file. But from our point of view for the secure conversion of OST file it is better to go with automated tool by SysInspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-related-to-ost-file-conversion\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-related-to-ost-file-conversion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions [Related to OST file conversion]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1622440806964\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I convert an OST to PST?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Here are the steps to convert OST to PST:-<br\/><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Launch the SysInspire OST to PST Converter<br\/><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Select the <strong>OST file<\/strong> that you like to convert<br\/><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Now you will see the <strong>preview<\/strong> of OST file items. Choose the desired items and tap convert<br\/><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Here select the conversion format as <strong>PST<\/strong>. That&#8217;s it your OST file converted to PST. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1622441166927\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best OST to PST Converter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SysInspire OST to PST Converter is the best software in the market. Its advanced scanning feature allows you to fix corrupt OST files with <strong>data integrity<\/strong>. And it also gives a free trial version to all users to inform the users about its functionality.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1622441318512\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I repair a corrupt OST file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Just use the <strong>scanpst.exe<\/strong> inbuilt feature of Outlook to repair corrupt OST file:-<br\/>1. Start the scanpst.exe <br\/>2. Tap on the <strong>browse<\/strong> button to choose the <strong>orphaned OST file<\/strong><br\/>3. Click the <strong>start<\/strong> button to start the process to repair the file<br\/>4. When the scanning gets a complete tap on <strong>repair<\/strong> button<br\/>5. After the repair complete. It will give you a <strong>confirmation message<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, I will give you the most useful techniques which will definitely allow you to convert orphaned OST to PST. Here we will repair the OST files by using the manual methods and automated free OST to PST Converter tool. You can use any of the methods. 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