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OST to MBOX Conversion Methods for Outlook Data Migration

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    dorma kdetool
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    common walker
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    yash kashyap
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    sanjay210no
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    To convert an OST file to MBOX manually, first export the OST data to a PST file using Outlook’s export feature. Then, set up an IMAP email account (like Gmail) in both Outlook and Thunderbird. Move the emails from the PST file to the IMAP account in Outlook, allowing them to sync to the server. Thunderbird will then download these emails in MBOX format automatically. This method requires Outlook and an IMAP account but effectively converts OST to MBOX without third-party tools.

Topic summary

The discussion addresses methods to convert Microsoft Outlook OST files to MBOX format for data migration and access in various email clients like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, and others. Manual conversion involves exporting OST to PST via Outlook, then syncing emails through an IMAP account to obtain MBOX files in Thunderbird. Numerous third-party tools are recommended for direct OST to MBOX conversion, offering features such as batch processing, data integrity preservation, recovery of corrupted OST files, and support for attachments and multiple mailbox items. These tools often support additional formats including PST, EML, MSG, and more, and are compatible with various Windows versions and Outlook editions. Popular solutions include KDETools OST to MBOX Converter, ZOOK OST to MBOX Converter, Cubexsoft OST to MBOX Converter, Sysessential OST to MBOX Converter, Softaken OST to MBOX Converter, VOOK OST to MBOX Converter, and others. Some tools also provide free trials or demo versions. The conversion utilities typically handle ANSI and UNICODE OST files, support selective folder export, and facilitate migration to multiple email clients by converting OST data into widely used mailbox formats.
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