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PCVITA software to export Outlook contacts from PST files to WAB
Outlook PST to WAB Converter
PCVITA Outlook PST to WAB Converter exports contacts from PST files to WAB files for Windows Address Book. Load one PST file, a folder of PST files or let Auto Detect find your default Outlook file. Preview every contact, tick the ones you need and save them with their attributes and folder structure. Outlook Express must be installed on your PC for WAB output. Free demo exports 15 contacts per file and full edition costs $29.
- Input
- Contacts in PST files
- Output
- WAB contact files
- Loads
- Three ways to add files
- Needs
- Outlook Express on the PC
Previews contacts with their attributes, sorts them and saves a report of the job. See all features. Need vCard files instead? Open PST to VCF Converter.
How PCVITA Software Exports PST Contacts to WAB
Your Outlook contacts leave the PST file and land in a WAB file you can open with Windows Address Book programs.
Outlook PST Contacts
Files or folders on your PC
- One file, one folder or Auto Detect
- PST and OST contact files
- Orphaned and protected PST files
PCVITA WAB Export Software
Installs on Windows
- Preview with every attribute
- Auto sort by name, company or number
- WAB and eight other formats
WAB Contact Files
Saved to the folder you choose
- Names, numbers, addresses and emails
- Folder hierarchy kept on request
- Report of successes and failures
- 1AddPoint to your PST file or use Auto Detect.
- 2CheckPreview the list and mark your contacts.
- 3SaveSelect WAB, choose a folder and start the export.
Export PST Contacts to WAB in 6 Steps
Follow six screens from the first click to a saved WAB file. Select a tab to view its screen or open the Software Guide for report saving.
Step 1. Load the PST File
Launch PCVITA software and click Browse File/Folder or Auto Detect Outlook PST File. Browse to add your PST file. Auto Detect finds the default Outlook file and needs Outlook installed on your PC.
Step 2. Scan and Preview the Contacts
Scanning reads contacts from archive.pst when you have one and from your regular Outlook PST or OST file. Every contact appears in the tree on the upper left. Select a contact to see its details.
Step 3. Select Contacts and Click Export
Mark the contacts you want to move, right click and select Export. Select a contacts folder and click Export to move all of its contacts.
Step 4. Choose WAB as the Export Type
Select WAB to convert Outlook contacts into Outlook Express WAB contacts. WAB output requires Outlook Express on the machine. Eight more formats sit in the same list, from vCard to HTML.
Step 5. Browse the Destination and Export
Choose your export option, browse to the destination folder and keep Maintain Folder Hierarchy ticked if you want the folder structure kept. Click Export and watch the export window list Folder, Item Count and Destination Path.
Step 6. Check the Exported Files
A completion message ends the job. Click OK and open the destination folder to view the exported files. Keep a record of the job by saving the report as CSV.
Free demo needs no licence. Its limit is 15 contacts a file.
Outlook PST to WAB Converter Features
What PCVITA software does with Outlook contacts on the way to a WAB file, grouped by task.
Loads PST Files by File, Folder or Auto Detect
Load one PST, a folder of PST files or let Auto Detect search for them.
Browse for File
Add a single PST file, scan it and load its contacts in one go.
Browse for Folder
Select a folder that holds several PST files and scan them together.
Auto Detect Outlook PST File
Auto Detect finds the PST files of your default Outlook profile and works only with Microsoft Outlook installed.
OST Files Too
Scanning covers OST files and folders as well, so you export them to WAB and other formats.
Corrupt, Orphaned and Protected Files
PCVITA software exports contacts from corrupt, orphaned and password protected PST files when Microsoft Outlook is installed and configured.
Previews Contacts With Every Attribute
Every contact opens with its saved details before you export a single one.
Personal Information
Name, birthday, anniversary, spouse, contact details, photographs and notes stay with the contact.
Phone Numbers
Main contact number, other mobile, home, pager and business numbers move to the WAB file.
Addresses and Emails
Home and business addresses travel along with several email addresses for one person.
Auto Sort
Order contacts by full name, company name, business, home or mobile number or category. Fields keep their values during and after the export.
Horizontal or Vertical View
Flip the preview to a wide or tall layout, whichever suits a long contact list on your screen.
Exports Selected Contacts or Folders to WAB
Move your full address book in bulk or only the contacts and folders you tick.
Selected Contacts
Check the contacts you need, right click and export them.
Selected Folders
Check or uncheck folders in the tree, then save the contacts of the folders you kept.
WAB for Outlook Express
WAB output converts Outlook contacts into Outlook Express WAB contacts. Install Outlook Express before you export to this format.
Contact Metadata Kept
Bulk export copies contacts to Windows contacts and keeps their metadata.
Eight Other Formats
vCard, Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST and HTML come from the same contact list.
Saves to Your Folder and Reports the Result
Choose where the WAB files land and read what happened when the job ends.
Destination of Your Choice
Browse to any folder on your PC or create a new folder from the software pane.
Maintain Folder Hierarchy
Tick the option and exported contacts keep their folder structure.
Live Export Window
Watch Folder, Item Count and Destination Path update as contacts save.
CSV Report of the Job
Save the report as a CSV file and choose where it goes. Success and failure counts show in the report.
Try every option above on your contacts. Free demo stops at 15 contacts from one PST file.
Why Outlook Export Steps Stop at CSV
Four facts from the Microsoft page on contact export. PCVITA software closes the WAB gap in one job.
- 1
Classic Outlook Offers Comma Separated Values
Microsoft’s export steps for classic Outlook choose Comma Separated Values as the file type. PCVITA software saves WAB files straight from your PST contacts.
- 2
The Wizard Works on One Contacts Folder
Microsoft’s steps select a Contacts folder from your own profile. PCVITA software loads a PST file or a folder full of PST files and lists every contact in a tree.
- 3
New Outlook Saves a CSV in Downloads
In new Outlook you open People and select Export contacts. Microsoft says the .csv file lands in your Downloads folder. PCVITA converter lets you choose the destination folder yourself.
- 4
No WAB Option on the Microsoft Page
Microsoft lists no Windows Address Book output on its export page. WAB export from PST contacts needs software like PCVITA converter with Outlook Express on your PC.
Prepare Your PC and Contacts Before the WAB Export
Seven quick checks save time later. Tick them off, then open the software.
- Make a backup copy of your PST file before you start.
- Install Outlook Express before you start. WAB output needs it.
- Add Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later to your Windows machine.
- Start the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 or Vista.
- Keep Microsoft Outlook installed and configured for Auto Detect and for corrupt, orphaned or password protected PST files.
- Decide what to export. Tick single contacts, tick folders or keep the full tree.
- Try the free demo on a real PST file before you buy. Download the free demo edition and review the 15 exported contacts.
System needs match the Specifications table. Outlook export facts come from the Microsoft page under Sources.
Outlook PST to WAB Converter Pricing and Demo Limit
Try the free demo, then pay for one licence. Demo edition has a 15 contact limit.
Demo Edition
Free
Add PST files, preview contacts and test the WAB export
- Export limit15 contacts per file
- PreviewIncluded
- LicenceNot needed
Version 5.0, 35.5 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$29 one licence
Save all contacts from your PST files and merge several contacts into one file
- Export limitNone
- Merge contactsIncluded
- DeliveryEmail after payment
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Included in Both Editions Demo and full edition share these options
- Add a PST File or Folder
- Auto Detect PST Files
- Preview Contacts With Attributes
- Sort PST Contacts
- Windows 10 and Older Versions
Specifications and System Needs for PST to WAB Export
Every setting and system need for the WAB export, listed in two tables.
| Version | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 35.5 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 |
| Microsoft Outlook | Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 (32 and 64 bit) |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above. Outlook Express present for WAB output. Launch with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista |
| Free demo limit | 15 contacts for every file |
| Delivery | Delivered electronically by email |
| Input files | Contacts in PST and OST files, including orphaned PST files and files with a password |
|---|---|
| Ways to add files | Browse for File, Browse for Folder and Auto Detect |
| Main output | WAB files for Outlook Express contacts |
| Other formats | vCard, Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST and HTML |
| Contact attributes | Name, birthday, anniversary, spouse, photographs, notes, phone numbers, addresses and email addresses |
| Selection | Single contacts or folders ticked in the preview tree |
| Folder structure | Maintain Folder Hierarchy option before export |
| Export report | Saved as a CSV file with the success and failure count |
Outlook Export Wizard vs PCVITA PST to WAB Converter
Microsoft documented export steps beside PCVITA software, laid out point by point.
| Point | Outlook Export | PCVITA Converter |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Classic Outlook steps choose Comma Separated Values | Saves WAB files plus eight other formats |
| WAB output | Not listed on the Microsoft export page | Saves WAB contacts for Outlook Express |
| Contact source | Contacts folder of your own Outlook profile | PST file, folder of PST files or Auto Detected file |
| New Outlook | Saves a .csv file in your Downloads folder | You browse to the destination folder |
| Selection | Wizard asks for one Contacts folder | Tick single contacts or folders after the preview |
| Price | Included with Outlook | Free demo, full edition $29 |
Outlook export facts come from Export contacts from Outlook (Microsoft Support). Facts about PCVITA software come from the feature and specification sections above.
Quick Checks Before You Export Contacts to WAB
- Outlook Express must be installed before WAB output works.
- Microsoft Outlook is needed for Auto Detect and for damaged, orphaned or protected PST files.
- Administrator mode applies on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista. Use Run as Administrator to launch.
- Framework version 4.5 or later of Microsoft .NET must sit on your PC before you launch.
- Demo edition stops at 15 contacts a file. Full edition exports without a contact cap.
Checks done? Load your PST file and start the export. Every screen is covered in the Software Guide.
Sources for Outlook Contact Export Facts Microsoft page behind the Outlook facts above
- Microsoft SupportExport contacts from Outlook
PST to WAB Converter FAQs
Short answers on loading PST files, Outlook Express, pricing and formats.
Working and Limits What happens during the export
How do I export Outlook contacts to WAB?
Six steps export Outlook contacts to WAB.
- Step 1. Click Browse File/Folder or Auto Detect Outlook PST File and add your PST file.
- Step 2. Scan the file and preview the contacts in the tree.
- Step 3. Tick the contacts, right click and select Export.
- Step 4. Choose WAB as the export type.
- Step 5. Browse to the destination folder and click Export.
- Step 6. Click OK on the completion message and open the exported files.
Do I need Outlook Express to export contacts to WAB?
Yes. Outlook Express must be installed on your PC when you choose WAB as the export type. PCVITA software builds Outlook Express WAB contacts and needs it for that format.
How do I find my PST file if I forgot where it sits?
Use Auto Detect. PCVITA software locates the PST files of your default Outlook profile and loads them for the export. Auto Detect needs Microsoft Outlook installed.
Can I export only selected contacts or folders to WAB?
Yes. Check the contacts you need and right click to export them. Move folders by checking or unchecking them in the tree and saving the contacts of the folders you kept.
Can I export contacts from a corrupt or password protected PST file?
Yes. PCVITA software exports contacts from corrupt, orphaned and password protected PST files. These jobs need Microsoft Outlook installed and configured.
Does the converter keep contact attributes and folder structure?
Yes. Names, birthdays, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, photographs and notes travel with the contact. Tick Maintain Folder Hierarchy before you export and folders keep their structure.
Can I save deleted PST contacts to WAB?
Yes. PCVITA software recovers deleted PST contacts and saves them to WAB and other formats. Preview the contacts first, then tick the ones you want.
Demo and Price What the free edition covers and what a licence costs
What does the free WAB export demo do?
Demo edition exports 15 contacts from a file. PCVITA software adds PST files, scans them, previews contacts with their attributes and tests the WAB export. Full edition lifts the cap.
How much does Outlook PST to WAB Converter cost?
$29. Full edition saves all contacts from your PST files and merges several contacts into one file. Payment brings a 30 day money back guarantee and an email delivery.
Where do I download the WAB export software?
Click Download Now above. Version 5.0 weighs 35.5 MB and installs on Windows. Install it, load a PST file and test the WAB export before you buy.
Compatibility and Formats Windows, Outlook, output formats and WAB files
Which Windows versions work with the converter?
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 in both 32 bit and 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. PCVITA software needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and 100 MB of free disk space.
Which Outlook versions work with the converter?
Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 in both 32 bit and 64 bit. PCVITA software reads their PST files and exports the contacts to WAB.
Which other formats can the converter export to?
Eight more. Choose vCard, Google CSV, Yahoo CSV, PDF, CSV, MSG, PST or HTML from the same export type list. Only WAB output needs Outlook Express.
How do I open the WAB contacts after the export?
Open them with Outlook Express or another program that reads WAB files. Click OK on the completion message, go to your destination folder and load the WAB file there.
Can I export Outlook contacts to vCard instead of WAB?
Yes. Versions 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 of vCard files come from the same export type list. Open PCVITA PST to VCF Converter for the full VCF steps.
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Customer Reviews of Outlook PST to WAB Converter
Star ratings from pcvita.com and words from buyers after their contact export.
Outlook PST to WAB Converter is a unique and standalone software. Its simple and understandable graphical user interface attracted me a lot. As I am a non-technical user but even after this I faced no difficulty while operating this amazing application. I have converted several contacts from Outlook to Windows contacts file format. Thank you, developers.
Before few days, I was searching the techniques to export Outlook contacts to WAB but, not getting an appropriate solution. Then, someone suggested me to use PST to WAB Converter and after using it, I got amazed with results. The working speed of this tool is very quick and it provides results with high accuracy.
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Key Takeaways on PST to WAB Export
Five points to remember from this page.
- Files. PCVITA software exports contacts from PST and OST files to WAB, loaded by file, folder or Auto Detect.
- Outlook Express. WAB output depends on Outlook Express.
- Preview and select. Check every attribute, sort contacts and export single contacts or folders.
- Output. Save WAB or eight other formats, keep the folder hierarchy and save the report as CSV.
- Demo and price. Free demo limit is 15 contacts. Full edition costs $29.
Test the WAB Export on Your Own Outlook Contacts
Download the free demo, load your PST file, preview the contacts and export 15 per file before you buy the full edition.
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