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PST File Converter

Corbett PST File Converter opens Outlook PST files on Windows and saves mail as PDF, EML, MBOX, HTML, TXT or CSV, and contacts and calendars as vCard and ICS. Folders, dates and attachments stay intact, and Outlook does not need to be installed. Try free demo first.

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4.6 out of 5 from 683 reviews

Works offline on your PC. Corbett never sees your PST file or messages.

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Lifetime licence from $99 Demo converts 10 emails per folder

Quick answer

What Is a PST File Converter?

A PST file converter opens an Outlook PST file and saves its emails, attachments, contacts and calendars in another format. Corbett PST File Converter does that offline on Windows, so a PST opens in Thunderbird, a PDF viewer or Gmail without Outlook.

What it opens

Single, many and large PST files, or your default Outlook profile

What it saves

PDF, EML, MBOX, HTML, TXT, CSV, vCard and ICS

Who uses it

Admins, lawyers, switchers and anyone with an old PST

Conversion scope

PST File Converter for Outlook Data

PST File Converter Frees Mail, Contacts and Calendars

A PST file ties Outlook data to one program. Teams switch email clients, move to Gmail or Microsoft 365, or need a few emails for a case file. PST converter saves your data in formats those places accept and leaves your PST as it was.

PST holds

6

PST input types

4

Outputs

7

Not needed

4

New Outlook cannot import PST files

Microsoft guide to exporting Outlook items to a PST file says importing a mailbox or calendar from a PST is not supported in new Outlook yet, and calendar and contacts saved in PST files are not available there. PST File Converter reads your file with no Outlook at all.

Related pages: OST Converter, MBOX Converter, MSG Converter and OLM Converter. Other mail files sit on email converter tool page.

Core features

PST File Converter Features by Screen

Five screens of Corbett PST converter software, in conversion order.

PST file converter list of supported mail file types

Source files

Open Your PST File

Select Open, then Email Data Files, and choose PST File. PST converter fills its panel with your data, and Desktop Email Clients finds default Outlook profile on your PC.

No Outlook install is needed, so a spare PC with no Outlook still works. PST file converter reads your file and leaves it as it was.

PST file converter choose files or choose folders option

Batch loading

Choose Files or Choose Folders

Select Choose Files for one or a few PST files. Select Choose Folders to load an entire directory of PST files in one step.

Loaded files appear in one tree, so PST converter handles several PST files, large ones included, in a single session. No file size limit applies.

PST file converter email preview with content, header, hex and raw views

Message preview

Preview PST Emails Before Converting

Click any message and a reading pane opens beside four analysis views. Admins use them to confirm correct folders before an export starts.

Content shows body and address fields. Message header lists From, To and Subject. Properties reports item attributes, while hex and raw message views show stored values and code.

PST file converter export menu with email file and document formats

Output formats

Select Your Output Format

Email files export to EML or MBOX. Document files export to PDF, HTML, TXT or CSV, with contacts going to vCard and calendars to ICS.

Filter first by attachments, date range, time range, To, From, Cc, Bcc, file name and file size, then save only matched items.

PST file converter export options panel

Export options

Set PST Export Options Before You Save

Switch on open folder after export, skip greyed out folders, create empty folders and include email headers. Create a separate PST for every folder, so small files stay healthy and avoid corruption errors.

Select Browse to choose a destination, then Save. Live progress shows every folder as it converts. Need MBOX files? Open PST to MBOX Converter.

Working process

How to Convert a PST File in Four Steps

Four steps take a PST file to its new format. Try them on one file in free demo first.

1

Open your PST file

Start PST file converter, select Open, then Email Data Files and choose PST File. Select Choose Files for one file or Choose Folders for many.

2

Preview and select folders

Your PST loads as one folder tree. Click any email to preview it, tick folders and set filters to trim your PST conversion.

3

Choose your output

Select Export and choose a format: EML or MBOX for email files, PDF, HTML, TXT or CSV for documents, vCard for contacts and ICS for calendars.

4

Save your converted mail

Set options, select Browse for a folder and press Save. Live progress shows every folder, and Open Folder takes you to your output.

Want screenshots for every click? Follow PST converter guide.

Working process

PST File Converter Video Walkthrough

Prefer text? Open Open PST file to see what a PST holds before conversion.

PST File Converter video walkthrough

Advanced options

More PST File Converter Features for Big Jobs

Small options that save hours when you convert PST files in bulk.

Batch PST conversion

Many PST files converted in one session

No file size limit

Large PST files convert too

Folder hierarchy kept

Inbox, Sent and subfolders stay in order

Attachment extraction

Save attachments alone from any PST

Email address extraction

Export addresses to CSV

Phone number extraction

Pull numbers from message bodies

File naming options

Name output by From, To, Date or Subject

Smart filters

Date, sender, subject and size

Quick and advance search

Find emails before you convert

Four preview views

Content, header, hex and raw message

Unicode PST output

Split large PST or merge many into one

Individual PST per folder

One PST file for every folder

Log and CSV report

See what converted and what failed

USB and NAS targets

Save output to external drives and network storage

Include email headers

Keep full header data in output

Choose output

PST File Converter Output Formats

PST file converter saves to nine file formats. Match format to where your converted mail will open.

FormatBest forOpens in
PSTSplit a large PST or merge many into oneMicrosoft Outlook
MBOXMoving mail to a free email clientThunderbird and Apple Mail
EMLOne file per email, easy to searchWindows Mail and most email clients
PDFLegal files, audits and printingAny PDF viewer
HTMLReading mail with no email clientAny web browser
TXTPlain text archivesAny text editor
CSVLists of senders, dates and subjectsExcel and Google Sheets
vCardContacts moved into a phone or address bookOutlook, Gmail and phones
ICSCalendar entries shared between appsOutlook, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar

Free demo

Test PST File Converter on a Real PST

Install free demo, open a PST file, select a folder and choose a format. Free demo converts 10 emails per folder, so your output is quick to check.

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Try before you buy

Free Demo vs Full PST File Converter

Free demo opens, previews and filters your full PST. Only conversion is capped.

Feature Free demo Full version
Open PST and load folders Yes Yes
Preview, filter and analysis views All available All available
Emails converted per folder 10 Unlimited
PST size and file count Conversion stops at 10 per folder No limit
Price Free From $99 one time

Use cases

Who Needs a PST File Converter?

Anyone who must convert a PST file that will not open where needed.

People switching email client

PST converter saves Outlook mail as MBOX or EML for Thunderbird and keeps folders in place.

Legal and compliance teams

Convert PST emails to PDF with sender, date and attachments named clearly for case files and audits.

IT admins after a switch

Convert leftover PST files from retired PCs into formats users open without Outlook.

Users on new Outlook

New Outlook cannot import PST files. Convert them first, then move mail where you need it.

Investigators

Preview message header, hex and raw views for a PST of unknown origin before you export.

Marketers and list builders

Export addresses and phone numbers from an old PST to CSV for outreach.

Why Corbett

Why Choose Corbett PST File Converter?

No subscription

Lifetime price from $99

Works offline

No sign-in and no upload

Original stays safe

PST opens read only

No Outlook needed

Convert PST with no Outlook

No size limit

Any PST size and file count

Folders kept

Hierarchy stays in order

Smart filters

Date, sender, subject and size

30-day refund

Money-back window after purchase

Before conversion

PST File Converter Scope and Limits

PST file converter turns an Outlook data file into another format. Here is what that covers and where it stops.

Capability Supported What it means
File to file conversion Yes PST to PDF, EML, MBOX, HTML, TXT and CSV with folders kept
Contacts and calendars Yes Contacts convert to vCard and calendars to ICS
Outlook installed Not needed Files open on a PC with no Outlook
Source PST Read only Output goes to a new folder and your original stays as it was
Internet and passwords Not needed Conversion works offline on local files
Damaged PST Repair first A badly damaged PST needs repair before it converts
Live mailboxes Other mode Use Email Backup Software or Email Migration Tool for accounts
Mac and Linux No PST file converter installs on Windows only

Outlook or tool

PST File Converter vs Outlook Export

Outlook exports mail to a PST file and works on one file at a time. Microsoft guide to exporting Outlook items to a PST file covers it. Here is where Outlook stops.

Task Outlook export PST File Converter
Cost Free From $99 one time
A handful of emails Save As or print to PDF in Outlook Works too
Entire PST to PDF or EML One message at a time Every folder in one session
Many PST files Open one at a time One batch of files or folders
New Outlook PST import not supported yet Reads the file with no Outlook
Contacts and calendars Contacts to CSV only in classic Outlook vCard, CSV and ICS output
Filters Basic search only Date, time, To, From, size and name
PDF file names Typed in by hand Named by From, To, Date or Subject
Machine without Outlook Cannot open your file Opens files by itself

Outlook export wins for a handful of messages.

Global recognition

PST Converter Software Users Trust

Users rate Corbett PST file converter 4.6 out of 5 from 683 reviews, and these software directories list it.

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Specifications

PST File Converter Specifications

Download details

Download size
87.4 MB
Demo limit
10 items per folder
Delivery
After payment, mail arrives with a download link and a licence key.
Licence
Personal: 5 machines. Business: 25 machines. Enterprise: 100 machines. Lifetime validity.
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System

Hard disk
150 MB of free space
RAM
4 GB of memory minimum
Processor
1 GHz Intel Pentium minimum and 2.4 GHz advised
Interface
English
Input
Outlook PST files

Supported editions

Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8 and 7 in 32-bit or 64-bit, plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008.

Start PST file converter with administrator rights.

Corbett has built Windows email utilities since 2020. Setup trouble and first-use questions go to our support desk.

User testimonials

PST File Converter Reviews

PST file converter shares 683 reviews on software index sites and customer feedback.

4.6 out of 5

Collected across 683 reviews from software indexes and customer feedback. Three reviews below are unedited.

Hierarchy stayed intact

I tried the Corbett PST File Converter Software to import PST file into Gmail account. This is the best choice for me because it maintains the file hierarchy and folder structure during the conversion process.

Mike Stegner

One of the finest

Due to my job profile as marketing associate, I've used plenty of software's over years. I have to say that Corbett PST file converter Tool is one of the finest solution I have used so far.

Michael Corner

Good result in document format

One of my colleagues suggested to use Corbett Outlook PST conversion tool. I use this application to convert PST files to document format, and the result was quite good with multiple advanced features.

James Mercado

Before conversion

Prepare Your PST File for Conversion

Three short checks keep your PST conversion clean.

Copy your PST to a local drive

Gather your PST files in one folder on your PC. Loading from a local drive is faster and safer than a network share.

Close Outlook

Quit Outlook first. An open Outlook can lock its own PST file and block loading.

Check free disk space

PDF and EML output can take more room than your PST. Select an output drive with plenty of space.

Best practice

How to Keep Your PST Conversion Safe

A PST conversion only helps if your mail arrives complete. Four habits keep your data safe through it.

Back up first

Copy your original PST before you start. Keep 3 copies on 2 types of media with 1 copy off site.

Start with a small PST

Convert one small PST and open a few messages in your new format. Catch a wrong setting before a large job.

Repair damaged PST first

A PST that Outlook refuses to open needs repair before conversion. Converting never fixes corruption. Read PST is not an Outlook data file first.

Keep originals until checked

Store your source PST files until folder counts match. Delete them only after you open converted mail.

Common questions

PST File Converter FAQs

PST file converter steps, formats, limits and licence answers.

What is a PST file converter?

A PST file converter opens an Outlook PST file and saves its emails, attachments, contacts and calendars in another format. Corbett PST File Converter does that offline on Windows.

How do I convert a PST file with attachments?

Open PST File Converter, select Open, then Email Data Files and PST File. Choose Files or Choose Folders, preview your content, select Export, choose a format, apply filters and press Save. Attachments stay with every message.

Can I convert a PST file without Outlook?

Yes. PST file converter reads your file by itself, so a PC with no Outlook installed still converts it. No internet connection or mailbox password is needed.

Can new Outlook import my PST file?

Not yet. Microsoft guide to exporting Outlook items to a PST file says importing a mailbox or calendar from a PST is not supported in new Outlook, and Microsoft guide to importing a PST file in new Outlook lists limits on opening PST files there. Convert your PST to a format you can use instead.

Which formats can I convert a PST file to?

EML and MBOX for email files, plus PDF, HTML, TXT and CSV for documents, vCard for contacts and ICS for calendars. A split or merged PST is also an option.

How do I convert PST to PDF?

Select PDF in Export menu, apply filters if you need only some emails, choose a naming option and press Save. Every message becomes a PDF with attachments named by From, To, Date or Subject. Convert PST to PDF shows every click.

Can I convert a PST file to EML or MBOX?

Yes. Select EML for one file per email, or MBOX for Thunderbird and Apple Mail. Folders stay in order. Open PST to EML Converter or PST to MBOX Converter for that job.

Does PST file converter work on contacts and calendars?

Yes. Contacts convert to vCard and calendars convert to ICS, and both can also go to CSV. That helps because new Outlook does not open calendar and contacts saved in PST files.

Is there a PST file size limit?

No. PST file converter sets no size cap, and large PST files convert too. Outlook itself caps a Unicode PST at 50 GB by default, as Microsoft PST file size limits documentation explains.

Can I convert many PST files at once?

Yes. Select Choose Folders and load an entire directory of PST files, then convert them in one session.

Can I split a large PST file?

Yes. Create a separate PST for every folder, so small files stay healthy and avoid corruption errors.

Can I convert only some emails from a PST file?

Yes. Filter by attachments, date range, time range, To, From, Cc, Bcc, file name and file size, then save only matched items.

Can I preview PST emails before converting?

Yes. A reading pane opens beside content, message header, properties, hex and raw message views for every email.

Does it keep my folder structure?

Yes. Folder hierarchy stays in order, so Inbox, Sent and subfolders arrive as they were.

Will converting change my original PST?

No. Your PST opens read only, and output goes to a new folder. Keep a spare copy anyway.

Can it convert a damaged PST?

Repair first. A badly damaged PST needs repair before it converts, and converting never fixes corruption. PST is not an Outlook data file explains the common error.

Can it extract email addresses and attachments from a PST?

Yes. Export addresses to CSV, pull phone numbers from message bodies and save attachments alone. Extract attachments from PST file shows the steps.

Can I move a PST file into Gmail?

Convert your PST to MBOX or EML first, then follow Import PST to Gmail without Outlook account. Email Migration Tool and Email Recovery Software handle uploads into a live account.

Does my PST pass through Corbett?

No. Conversion happens on your PC with no upload. Corbett never sees your PST or messages.

How many emails can free demo convert?

Free demo opens your PST, shows every folder and gives you every filter and preview. Conversion stops at 10 messages per folder, enough to test your output before you buy.

Which Windows versions work?

Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8 and 7, plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008. There is no macOS or Linux build.

How many PCs does one licence cover?

Personal licence covers 5 machines for $99, Business covers 25 for $299 and Enterprise covers 100 for $499. All three are one time payments with lifetime validity, 24/7 support and a 30 day refund.

PST guides

PST File Converter Guides for Common Jobs

Every page below covers one PST job and answers questions it raises.

Other mail files sit on email converter tool page. Hosted account moves use Email Migration Tool, broken archives belong with email recovery software and email viewer software opens mail files free. Save a live account with Outlook Backup Tool or Office 365 Backup Tool.

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