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OAB Converter Tool

PCVITA OAB Converter exports Outlook Offline Address Book files to seven file types on Windows, PST and CSV included. PCVITA software opens udetails.oab without Outlook or Exchange on your PC. Preview shows every contact before you export. Free demo exports 15 items per file.

Input
udetails.oab address books
Preview
Contacts listed before the export
Output
Seven file types with PST included
Bulk
Add a folder and convert many OAB files

Outlook and Exchange stay off this PC. Only the udetails.oab file goes in. See all features. Contacts live in a cache instead? Open Outlook Cache Contact Recovery Tool.

7Export types in one converter
15Item limit for every file in the demo
2Ways to add OAB files
Since 2007Software for corporate needs
30 DaysMoney back guarantee*

How OAB Conversion Works

Add one OAB file or a folder and preview the contacts. Choose an export type and PCVITA software saves the files and a report.

Source

Outlook OAB Files

File or folder

  • udetails.oab address book
  • Outlook 2013 to 2019 address books
  • Files tied to Exchange 2016 and 2019
Conversion

PCVITA OAB Converter

Installs on Windows

  • Contact list with column sorting
  • Export Selected for chosen items
  • Batch conversion of many files
Result

Address Book Files on Your PC

Saved to your chosen folder

  • PST file for Outlook and Office 365
  • CSV and vCard files
  • PDF, MSG, TXT and HTML files
  1. 1
    AddAdd an OAB file or folder.
  2. 2
    PreviewReview the contacts in the list.
  3. 3
    ExportChoose a type and click Export.

Convert OAB Files in 6 Steps

Six screens follow one OAB file from the first click to the saved export. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers every export type in detail.

Main window of the OAB converter after launch

Step 1. Install and Open the Software

Install the OAB converter and open it from the Start menu. Click Add File in the top bar.

Add File window with the File and Folder options

Step 2. Add Files or Folders

The Add File window offers two options. Select File for one OAB file or Folder for many. Click the three dots to browse.

Browse window for selecting the OAB file

Step 3. Select the OAB File

Go to the folder that holds udetails.oab and select the file. Click Open to add it. Select the full folder when you add many files.

Folder list and contact preview of the added OAB file

Step 4. Review the Contacts

The folder shows in the left panel. Click it and the contacts load in the right panel. Click Export Selected for chosen contacts or Export for everything.

Export Option window with PST selected

Step 5. Select the Export Type

The Export Option window lists seven types. Select PST for Outlook or another type for other uses. Click Browse to choose where the files go. Click Export to start.

Export report save window after the conversion

Step 6. Save the Export Report

A success message appears when the conversion ends. Name the export report and click Save. Open the destination folder and check the converted files.

Try these steps on your OAB files

Demo edition exports 15 items from every file.

OAB Converter Software Features

What PCVITA OAB Converter does with your address books, grouped by task.

Adds Single Files and Folders

Conversion starts with the right files, so you choose the route that fits.

  • Add File

    Add one OAB file from any folder.

  • Add Folder

    Add many OAB files from one folder.

  • Several Releases

    Convert address books from Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019 and more.

  • No Size Limit

    Convert OAB files of any size.

Add File window with the File and Folder options
Add File window with the File and Folder options

Previews Contacts Before the Export

A list and a selection option let you check the data first.

  • Contact List

    See every contact in the right panel.

  • Column Sorting

    Double click a column header to sort the list.

  • Export Selected

    Convert chosen contacts instead of the full file.

  • Folder Panel

    Open every added file from the left panel.

Folder list and contact preview of the added OAB file
Folder list and contact preview of the added OAB file

Exports Seven Types of Files

One converter creates the file type your next application opens.

  • PST File

    Unicode PST for Outlook, Exchange and Office 365.

  • PDF File

    Set margins, page size and Bates numbers.

  • CSV File

    Open contacts in Excel or Notepad.

  • MSG, TXT and HTML

    Save contacts as items, text or web pages.

Export Option window with PDF selected and the Advance Setting button
Export Option window with PDF selected and the Advance Setting button

Keeps Contact Fields and Saves a Report

Contact fields travel with the export and a report records the job.

  • Contact Fields

    Personal, business and other fields move to the output.

  • vCard Options

    Choose the vCard version and merge contacts into one file.

  • Single PDF

    Tick the box to create one PDF file.

  • Export Report

    Save a report after every conversion.

Advanced Settings window for the vCard version and merge option
Advanced Settings window for the vCard version and merge option
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Test these options on your own files. Demo edition exports only 15 items from a file.

Why an OAB File Needs a Converter

Four facts about OAB files and how PCVITA software handles every one.

  1. 1

    OAB Is a Local Address Copy

    Microsoft describes an offline address book as a local copy of an address list collection. PCVITA OAB Converter opens that copy and lists the contacts.

  2. 2

    Outlook Uses the File Inside

    Microsoft states that Outlook in cached Exchange mode queries the OAB. The OAB converter exports the contacts without an Outlook session.

  3. 3

    Only Version 4 Is Supported

    Microsoft supports OAB version 4 in Exchange. The OAB converter handles address books from several Outlook releases and Exchange 2016 and 2019.

  4. 4

    Server Files Stay on the Server

    Microsoft states that Exchange stores generated OAB files on the server. PCVITA OAB Converter works on the udetails.oab file you hold on your drive.

Prepare Before You Convert OAB Files

Six checks before your first conversion. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.

  1. Locate udetails.oab on your drive. Only this file goes into the converter.
  2. Copy the OAB file to a safe folder. Work on the copy.
  3. Choose the output type first. PST suits Outlook and CSV suits Excel.
  4. Start the software as administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7.
  5. Decide on one file or many for the output. Tick the single PDF box for one result.
  6. Test the free demo on your files before you pay. Download the demo edition and export 15 items.

System lines match the version and system table below. Microsoft facts follow the page linked in the Sources.

OAB Converter Pricing

Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions share the same steps. Item count per file is the main difference.

Demo Edition

Free

Export 15 items from a file

  • Result15 items per file
  • PreviewAll contacts
  • LicenceNot needed
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Version 4.0, 31.60 MB, Windows

Full Edition

$49 one licence

Export every contact

  • ResultAll contacts
  • PreviewAll contacts
  • DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
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Included in Both Editions Both editions share the same steps and the item count per file is the main difference

  • Add File and Folder
  • Contact Preview
  • Column Sorting
  • Seven Export Types
  • vCard Options
  • PDF Page Layout
  • Export Selected
  • Export Report

Version, Size and System Requirements

Version, system needs and conversion details in one place.

Software Version, size and system needs
Version4.0
File size31.60 MB
MD52ac6e3aadf74c690c75b1261deba485b
Windows versionsWindows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 and Windows Server 2012 and 2008
LaunchUse the Run as Administrator option
HardwareIntel Pentium 1 GHz processor (x86 or x64), 512 MB RAM recommended, 25 MB free hard disk space
Outlook and ExchangeNot needed on the PC
Free demo limit15 items per OAB file
DeliveryElectronic delivery by email after payment
Conversion What goes in, what comes out and what you set
Input filesudetails.oab address books
Exchange filesOAB files tied to Exchange 2016 and 2019
Add optionsAdd File and Add Folder
Output typesPST, PDF, CSV, vCard, MSG, TXT and HTML
PST outputUnicode PST for Outlook, Exchange and Office 365
PDF optionsPage layout, Bates number and single PDF file
vCard optionsVersion choice and merge vCard
ReportSaved after every export

Outlook Offline Address Book vs PCVITA OAB Converter

What Microsoft documents about the offline address book next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your contacts.

PointOutlook Offline Address BookPCVITA Tool
PurposeLocal copy of an address list for OutlookContacts saved as files you open anywhere
Who uses the fileOutlook in cached Exchange modeWindows users with any application
Format supportOAB version 4 in ExchangeOutlook 2013, 2016 and 2019 files
UpdatesGenerated every 8 hours and downloaded every 24 hoursOne conversion per export
OutputStays inside OutlookSeven file types you open anywhere
Outlook neededYesNo
Contact previewAddress book search in OutlookContact list with column sorting
PriceIncluded with OutlookFree demo, full edition $49

Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on offline address books in Exchange Server. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.

Quick Checks Before You Start Conversion

  • Copy your file. Keep a copy of udetails.oab before you start.
  • Preview first. Check the contacts in the list before you export.
  • Choose the vCard version. Select the version your phone or app opens.
  • Save the report. Store the export report after every job.

Need more contact tools? Open MAB Converter Tool or Outlook to vCard Export Tool.

Sources for Microsoft Facts The page behind the facts on this page

OAB Converter FAQs

Answers to questions users ask before they convert OAB files, grouped by topic.

Conversion and Options How the software behaves with your OAB files

How do I convert an OAB file to PST?

Six steps finish the job.

  1. Step 1. Install the software and open it.
  2. Step 2. Click Add File and choose File or Folder.
  3. Step 3. Select udetails.oab and click Open.
  4. Step 4. Preview the contacts.
  5. Step 5. Click Export and select PST.
  6. Step 6. Browse to a folder, click Export and save the report.
Which formats can I export OAB contacts to?

Seven types. Choose PST, PDF, CSV, vCard, MSG, TXT or HTML.

Do I need Outlook installed to convert an OAB file?

No. PCVITA OAB Converter works without Outlook or Exchange on your PC. Open the PST in Outlook after the export.

Which OAB file do I add?

udetails.oab. Add this file or a folder that holds many OAB files.

Can I convert many OAB files at once?

Yes. Choose Folder in the Add File window and select the folder. Batch conversion handles the files in one job.

Can I convert only some contacts?

Yes. Select contacts in the list and click Export Selected.

Can I save one PDF for all contacts?

Yes. Click Advance Setting after you select PDF. Tick the create single PDF box and set the page layout and Bates number.

Which vCard options does the OAB converter offer?

Version choice and merge. Click Advanced Setting after you select vCard. Choose the version and merge the contacts into one file when needed.

Does the OAB converter save a report?

Yes. Name the export report and click Save after the export.

Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price

What does the free demo of the OAB converter do?

It exports 15 items from every OAB file. You can add files and preview contacts. The full edition exports every contact.

How much does the full edition cost?

$49 for one licence. The full edition carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.

Where can I download the OAB converter?

Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.0 of the demo edition weighs 31.60 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your files before you buy.

Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites

Which Windows versions does the OAB converter need?

Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 and Windows Server 2012 and 2008. You need an Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor and 25 MB free disk space. 512 MB RAM is recommended.

Which Outlook and Exchange versions does the file come from?

Several releases. Files from Outlook 2013, 2016 and 2019 work. Files tied to Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 work too.

Is there a file size limit for OAB files?

No. PCVITA OAB Converter converts OAB files of any size.

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Key Takeaways on OAB Conversion

Five facts to keep from this page.

  • Two add routes. One file or one folder goes in.
  • One OAB file. udetails.oab is the file you add.
  • Seven export types. PST and CSV with five more types.
  • Your settings. Set the PDF layout and the vCard version.
  • Demo and price. Free demo caps every file at 15 items. Full edition costs $49 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.

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