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Recoveryfix OST Recovery Tool - How it works?

Go through the following steps to perform the OSt to PST conversion after installing Recoveryfix OST to PST Converter software.

Step 1: Open and access the software on your system.

Step 2: On the home page, select the OST to PST tool from the two available options. Then, Let's Start.

Select OST to PSt Tool

Step 3: Browse to Convert Single or Multiple File(s) and proceed to Next.

Note: Use the Load Snapshot Only feature to add the taken snapshot file to resume the conversion process instantly.

add OST files

Step 4: Read the Process Information carefully to get the insights and click Finish.

Read the process information

Step 5: The software will start loading the OST file content.

start loading the OST file content

Step 6: Preview the mailbox items and select the necessary folders to Save.

Preview mailbox items

Step 7: Select the PST file (MS Outlook) as an output option. Then, click Next.

Select pst as an output type

Step 8: Apply the necessary filters if needed:

  • From
  • To
  • Subject
  • Folder Name
  • Item Type
  • Date Range

Once done, click Next to proceed.

Apply necessary filters

Step 9: In this step, do the following actions:

  • Use the Split option to break down the resultant PST file.
  • Attach prefix to store name for the resultant file for easy recognition.

Tap on Next to proceed further.

Manage recovered PST files

Step 10. Browse the Saving path and choose the appropriate Saving Preferences. Then, click Finish.

Note: Exclude the IPM_SUBTREE folder by entering the folder name (e.g., IMP_SUBTREE) if needed.

Add destination path and click finish

Step 11: It will start converting the OST file data.

Start the OST file data export process

Step 12: A pop-up window will appear along with the file location after the conversion.

Step 13: Tap on the link to locate the saved file and click OK to end the process.

Click ok to end the process

OST to PST Converter Pro

Follow the instructions to convert your OST files using OST to PST Converter Pro.

Step 1: Select the OST to PST Pro on the home screen of the software.

Select OST to PST pro.

Step 2: Browse to Search files across your PC and click on Add Files.

Note: Use the Please select OST file to export option to Browse and choose specific files for conversion.

Search across your pc

Step 3: Select the desired folder and click OK to proceed.

Browse for folder

Step 4: It will list all the files on your screen. Then, check the required ones to Add Files.

Add OST files

Step 5: Preview the OST file data and apply filters to refine mailbox data.

Preview mailbox items

Step 6: Use the given Filter Options to view the specific emails:

  • From
  • To
  • CC
  • BCC
  • Subject
  • Body
  • Read/Unread
  • Attachment
  • Date

Tap on the Apply Filter option to proceed.

Filter out data

Now, you have three options to export the converted data in the next step. So, choose the most appropriate one as per your requirement.

  1. Extract Email Addresses
  2. Extract Email Attachments
  3. Export Complete Mailbox Data

A. Extract Email Addresses

Here are the complete steps to extract specific emails from the OST files:

Step 1: Select the mailbox folder and click on Extract Email Addresses.

Select folder and extract email addresses

Step 2: Browse to choose the saving location and perform the following actions:

  • After extraction open folder: This will open the folder automatically after the completion of extraction.
  • Extract with in folder structure: Enable this option to save the emails in the proper hierarchy.
  • Skip empty folders: Exclude the empty folders in the output file.
  • Extract email addresses from: Contacts, Email items (To, Cc, From, Bcc), Calendar, Tasks, Journals.

Once done, click on the List option to begin the extraction.

Extract email addressess

Step 3: Verify the Total count and select the desired format from XLSX, CSV, or Outlook Native CSV.

Note: You can filter out the results using a dropdown menu based on From, To, Bcc, Cc, Contacts, Tasks, Calendar, and Journal.

Save the email list to different formats

Step 4: Wait for the completion of the extraction process and click Done.

Start extracting emails

B. Extract Email Attachments

Follow the given steps to extract attachments from the added OST files:

Step 1: Choose the desired mailboxes and proceed to Extract Attachments.

Choose mailbox folders and extract attachments

Step 2: Browse to select the file saving location and perform the suitable actions:

  • Open folder after extraction completed: Enable this to open the file location automatically once the extraction is done.
  • Skip empty folders: Avoid the empty folders from the resultant files.
  • Save attachment files (having no extension): This option allows you to save the email attachments that don't have file extensions.
  • File extensions filter (Include or Exclude): Enter the specific file extensions to include or exclude them from the final output.

Tap on the Save option once you have filled all the required fields.

Extract attachments and click save

Step 3: It will start saving the email attachments to the provided location.

Step 4: Wait till the process completion and click Done.

C. Export Complete Mailbox Data

Here’s how to export the mailbox items to different file formats:

Step 1: Select the necessary mailbox folders and proceed to the Export option.

Select mailbox folders and export mailbox data

Step 2: Choose the PST format as an output format and select the appropriate options:

  • Split PST after: Define the size of the resultant PST file for better management.
  • Skip empty folders: Enable this option to remove the empty folders.
  • Open folder after export is done: It will open the folder automatically once the export process is completed.
  • Get log report of conversion: Use this option to get the detailed report for deeper analysis of the exported data.

Step 3: Apply the Date range filters as per your requirements.

Step 4: Browse to add the destination path and click Export.

Select the PST file as output type

Step 5: The software will initiate the export process.

Start exporting the data into PST format

Step 6: Wait for the process completion and tap on Done.

Click on done option