Using Microsoft Outlook (if you have access to the original profile)
Open Microsoft Outlook:
Ensure you have access to the original Outlook profile where the OST file is associated.
Export Contacts:
Click on "File" in Outlook.
Select "Open & Export" and then choose "Import/Export."
Choose Export to a File:
In the Import and Export Wizard, select "Export to a file" and click "Next."
Select Outlook Data File:
Choose "Microsoft Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type and click "Next."
Choose the Contact Folder:
Select the "Contacts" folder from your OST file to export. You can also select other items if needed.
Define the Destination:
Choose where you want to save the exported PST file and select whether to replace duplicate items. Click "Next."
Complete the Export:
Click "Finish" to start the export process. You might be prompted to set a password for the PST file.
Locate the Extracted Contacts:
Once the export is complete, you'll have a PST file containing your contacts. You can open this PST file in Outlook to access your contacts.
To import emails from an Outlook PST file into Thunderbird manually, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Locate Your PST File:
First, locate the Outlook PST file that contains the emails you want to import. Make sure you know the file's location on your computer.
Step 2: Install Mozilla Thunderbird:
If you don't already have Mozilla Thunderbird installed, download and install it on your computer.
Step 3: Open Thunderbird:
Launch Mozilla Thunderbird.
Step 4: Set Up an Email Account (Optional):
If this is your first time using Thunderbird, it may prompt you to set up an email account. You can skip this step if you don't want to add a new email account.
Step 5: Access the Import Wizard:
In Thunderbird, go to "Tools" in the menu bar, then select "Import."
Step 6: Choose "Mail" and Click "Next":
In the Import Wizard, choose "Mail" and click "Next."
Step 7: Select "Outlook" and Click "Next":
In the next window, choose "Outlook" and click "Next."
Step 8: Choose the PST File:
Thunderbird will ask you to choose the location of the Outlook PST file you want to import. Click "Next" after selecting the file.
Step 9: Select the Email Folders to Import:
Thunderbird will display a list of email folders within the PST file. Select the folders you want to import and click "Next."
Step 10: Choose Where to Import the Emails:
Select the location in Thunderbird where you want to import the emails. You can choose an existing folder or create a new one. Click "Next."
Step 11: Begin the Import Process:
Click "Finish" to start the import process. Thunderbird will import the selected emails from the PST file into your Thunderbird profile.
Step 12: Review the Imported Emails:
After the import is complete, you can go to the selected folder in Thunderbird to review the imported emails.
To manually import EML files into Outlook, you can follow these steps. EML files are typically associated with email clients like Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook Express. Here's how to import them into Microsoft Outlook:
Step 1: Locate Your EML Files:
Find the EML files you want to import. They are usually stored in the "Local Folders" or a similar location within your email client.
Step 2: Convert EML to PST (Optional):
Microsoft Outlook doesn't natively support EML files. You may need to convert them to PST (Outlook's native format) using a third-party tool or email client. Some email clients have export options to save messages in PST format.
Step 3: Open Outlook:
Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
Step 4: Import EML Files:
Go to "File" in Outlook, then select "Open & Export" and choose "Import/Export."
Step 5: Choose Import from Another Program or File:
In the Import and Export Wizard, select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next."
Step 6: Select the File Type:
Choose "Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type and click "Next."
Step 7: Browse for the PST File:
Click "Browse" to locate the PST file that you converted from EML (if applicable). Select the file and click "Next."
Step 8: Choose How to Handle Duplicates:
Outlook will ask how you want to handle duplicates. Select your preference and click "Next."
Step 9: Select the Destination Folder:
Choose the destination folder where you want to import the EML files. You can select an existing folder or create a new one. Click "Next."
Step 10: Complete the Import:
Click "Finish" to start the import process. Outlook will import the EML files into the selected folder.
Step 11: Review the Imported Emails:
After the import is complete, you can go to the selected folder in Outlook to review the imported EML emails.
Apple Mail is another big platform that uses the MBOX file, but the process of converting MBOX to PST is a tricky one here. You need to complete the conversion in several stages like the following:
Use Apple Mail
Start the Apple Mail on your system. Click File >> Import Mailboxes.
Select all the files that you want to import into the MBOX.
Click Continue. Browse to the location where you have saved it in the MBOX file.
Choose all the required files to import and click Continue. After the process is completed, click Done.
Peter Groft about 1 year ago on Best Way for OST Contact Extraction
Using Microsoft Outlook (if you have access to the original profile)
Open Microsoft Outlook: Ensure you have access to the original Outlook profile where the OST file is associated.
Export Contacts: Click on "File" in Outlook. Select "Open & Export" and then choose "Import/Export."
Choose Export to a File: In the Import and Export Wizard, select "Export to a file" and click "Next."
Select Outlook Data File: Choose "Microsoft Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type and click "Next."
Choose the Contact Folder: Select the "Contacts" folder from your OST file to export. You can also select other items if needed.
Define the Destination: Choose where you want to save the exported PST file and select whether to replace duplicate items. Click "Next."
Complete the Export: Click "Finish" to start the export process. You might be prompted to set a password for the PST file.
Locate the Extracted Contacts: Once the export is complete, you'll have a PST file containing your contacts. You can open this PST file in Outlook to access your contacts.
Regards, Peter
Peter Groft about 1 year ago on How to Import Email to Thunderbird from Outlook PST
To import emails from an Outlook PST file into Thunderbird manually, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Locate Your PST File: First, locate the Outlook PST file that contains the emails you want to import. Make sure you know the file's location on your computer.
Step 2: Install Mozilla Thunderbird: If you don't already have Mozilla Thunderbird installed, download and install it on your computer.
Step 3: Open Thunderbird: Launch Mozilla Thunderbird.
Step 4: Set Up an Email Account (Optional): If this is your first time using Thunderbird, it may prompt you to set up an email account. You can skip this step if you don't want to add a new email account.
Step 5: Access the Import Wizard: In Thunderbird, go to "Tools" in the menu bar, then select "Import."
Step 6: Choose "Mail" and Click "Next": In the Import Wizard, choose "Mail" and click "Next."
Step 7: Select "Outlook" and Click "Next": In the next window, choose "Outlook" and click "Next."
Step 8: Choose the PST File: Thunderbird will ask you to choose the location of the Outlook PST file you want to import. Click "Next" after selecting the file.
Step 9: Select the Email Folders to Import: Thunderbird will display a list of email folders within the PST file. Select the folders you want to import and click "Next."
Step 10: Choose Where to Import the Emails: Select the location in Thunderbird where you want to import the emails. You can choose an existing folder or create a new one. Click "Next."
Step 11: Begin the Import Process: Click "Finish" to start the import process. Thunderbird will import the selected emails from the PST file into your Thunderbird profile.
Step 12: Review the Imported Emails: After the import is complete, you can go to the selected folder in Thunderbird to review the imported emails.
Regards, Peter
Peter Groft about 1 year ago on How to Import EML Files to Outlook?
To manually import EML files into Outlook, you can follow these steps. EML files are typically associated with email clients like Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook Express. Here's how to import them into Microsoft Outlook:
Step 1: Locate Your EML Files: Find the EML files you want to import. They are usually stored in the "Local Folders" or a similar location within your email client.
Step 2: Convert EML to PST (Optional): Microsoft Outlook doesn't natively support EML files. You may need to convert them to PST (Outlook's native format) using a third-party tool or email client. Some email clients have export options to save messages in PST format.
Step 3: Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
Step 4: Import EML Files: Go to "File" in Outlook, then select "Open & Export" and choose "Import/Export."
Step 5: Choose Import from Another Program or File: In the Import and Export Wizard, select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next."
Step 6: Select the File Type: Choose "Outlook Data File (.pst)" as the file type and click "Next."
Step 7: Browse for the PST File: Click "Browse" to locate the PST file that you converted from EML (if applicable). Select the file and click "Next."
Step 8: Choose How to Handle Duplicates: Outlook will ask how you want to handle duplicates. Select your preference and click "Next."
Step 9: Select the Destination Folder: Choose the destination folder where you want to import the EML files. You can select an existing folder or create a new one. Click "Next."
Step 10: Complete the Import: Click "Finish" to start the import process. Outlook will import the EML files into the selected folder.
Step 11: Review the Imported Emails: After the import is complete, you can go to the selected folder in Outlook to review the imported EML emails.
Greetings, Peter
Peter Groft about 1 year ago on Tips and Tricks for Successfully Converting Large MBOX files to PST Format
Convert MBOX to PST Using Email Clients
Apple Mail is another big platform that uses the MBOX file, but the process of converting MBOX to PST is a tricky one here. You need to complete the conversion in several stages like the following:
Use Apple Mail
Start the Apple Mail on your system. Click File >> Import Mailboxes.
Select all the files that you want to import into the MBOX.
Click Continue. Browse to the location where you have saved it in the MBOX file.
Choose all the required files to import and click Continue. After the process is completed, click Done.
Regards, Peter