How to Open PST Files?

[Henry Walker]

There are both manual and professional methods to open PST files without using MS Outlook. Many users look for such solutions either because they don’t have Outlook installed, are using devices that don’t support it, or want to avoid the cost and complexity associated with the software.

Manual Methods:

If you have Outlook installed and only want to share or access PST file content in another format, you can save individual emails in HTML or TXT format.

To convert to HTML:

1. Open Outlook, select the email.
   
2. Go to File > Save As.
   
3. Choose HTML (.html) and click Save.
   
4. To convert to TXT:
   
5. Open Outlook and select the required emails.
   
6. Click File > Save As.
   
7. Choose TXT (.txt) and hit Save.
   
   

While these methods work, they come with major drawbacks:

1. Require MS Outlook installed on the system.
   
2. Not suitable for opening corrupt PST files.
   
3. Time-consuming and limited to email content only.
   
4. Increased risk of data loss or misinterpretation.
   

Professional Method:

For a better and more efficient experience, try MailConverterTools PST Viewer Tool. This free utility lets users open, read, and scan PST files without Outlook. It supports healthy and corrupted PST files using three scanning modes—Standard, Advanced, and Deep. You can easily view emails, calendars, contacts, tasks, and attachments. Using this top-notch utility, users can convert PST to MBOX, MSG, CSV, PDF, and EML. The tool also offers features like:

1. Handling alignment errors in PST files.
   
2. Exporting scanned data in HTML format.
   
3. Full compatibility with all Windows OS versions.
   

If you’re dealing with corruption or Outlook errors like “PST file could not be found,” this tool gives a quick and safe solution.

[Bibhu prasad]

Convertertools PST File Viewer is a free tool designed to open and view PST files without Microsoft Outlook. It supports both healthy and corrupted PST files, offering three scanning modes (Standard, Advanced, and Deep) to recover data. The tool displays metadata like file type, version, and compression, and allows users to export PST data (emails, contacts, calendar, etc.) to an HTML file. It also generates a log file for tracking the scanning process. Compatible with all Windows versions, it works seamlessly with Outlook PST files from any MS Outlook edition. The tool’s simple interface makes it easy for users to handle even inaccessible or damaged files, offering a reliable solution for managing PST data.