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PCVITA software to save Outlook OST emails as EML files
OST to EML Converter Tool
PCVITA OST to EML Converter Tool converts Outlook OST files into EML files that Thunderbird, Windows Mail and Apple Mail open. OST to EML software handles healthy and corrupt files of any size and works without Outlook. Add one file or search your drives for many, preview every email and save one EML file per message. Folders, attachments and header fields like To, Cc and Subject carry over.
- Input
- OST and Outlook.bak files, healthy or corrupt
- Output
- EML files with attachments
- Keeps
- Folder tree, formatting and header fields
- Needs
- No Outlook on the machine
Searches your drives for OST files, previews mail in 8 views and filters by date. See all features. Need a PST file instead? Go to the OST to PST Converter. Want MBOX? Try the OST to MBOX Converter.
How OST to EML Conversion Works
Your offline OST file goes in. Separate EML files for your emails come out, with folders and attachments in place.
Offline OST File
Outlook 2019 down to Outlook 2000
- Corrupt files and Outlook.bak copies
- OST files from webmail and cloud accounts
- One file or a batch of many
PCVITA OST to EML Converter
Installs on your Windows PC
- Quick scan and Advance scan
- Preview before you export
- Encryption removed with your key
EML Files on Your Drive
Message files in the folders you chose
- Attachments stay with their emails
- To, Cc and Subject stay intact
- Folder structure kept on request
- 1AddLoad one OST file or search your drives for many.
- 2ScanSelect a scan mode and preview the mail.
- 3SaveExport to EML and set the destination.
Convert OST File to EML Format in 6 Steps
Six screens lead from the first click to your saved EML files. Select a step tab to see its screen or open the full Software Guide.
Step 1. Launch the Converter and Click Add File
Install PCVITA OST to EML Converter on Windows and open it. Click Add File on the main screen to start loading your OST file.
Step 2. Select or Search for the OST File
Choose Select File to browse to one OST file or the Outlook.bak file that ScanOST created. Choose Search File to search a selected drive or all drives and list every OST and BAK file found.
Step 3. Set the Scan Mode
Select Quick for a file with moderate damage. Select Advance for a highly corrupted file, which works on 64 bit Windows. Click Add and the scan begins.
Step 4. Preview the Mailbox Items
When the scan ends, select Yes to save the scan report. Folders with data show in bold in the left panel. Open the Mail tab and check your emails in the preview.
Step 5. Click Export
Click Export to save every item or Export Selected to save the items you ticked. Click it and the list of output formats opens.
Step 6. Select EML and Save the Files
Select EML from the export formats. Set the naming convention and a destination folder, then start the export. PCVITA saves the EML files and closes the job with an export report.
Test the steps on your own OST file before you buy.
Features to Export OST Emails to EML
What PCVITA OST to EML Converter Tool does with your offline Outlook data, grouped by task.
Converts Many OST Files to EML in One Job
Batch jobs save time when you hold several offline files on one machine.
Single or Multiple OST Files
Add one file by hand or let Search File list every OST and BAK file on a selected drive or on all drives.
Batch Export for Any File Size
Large OST files convert in bulk, so size never blocks the job.
IMAP, Office 365 and Hotmail OST Files
IMAP, Office 365 and Hotmail OST files convert to EML like any other offline file.
Folder Hierarchy on Request
Decide before you export if the EML files keep the folder structure of the OST file.
Export Report for Every Job
Finished jobs list the exported mailboxes with their destination path.
Opens Damaged and Encrypted OST Files
Corrupt and encrypted files load and scan like healthy ones.
Two Scan Modes for Damaged Files
Quick scan covers moderate damage. Advance scan digs into a highly corrupted file.
Outlook.bak Files Load Too
The Outlook.bak file that ScanOST created opens from the Select File option.
S/MIME and OpenPGP Encryption Removed
Add the certificate and its password or the private key and its password. Encrypted emails then open in plain form.
Deleted Emails Come Back
Deleted items found during the scan show in the preview and convert with the rest.
Scan Report Saved
Select Yes in the scan complete dialog and the scan result stays on your drive.
Previews OST Items Before Export
See your mailbox on screen first and decide what to convert.
8 Preview Views for Every Email
Switch between Normal, Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME, HTML, RTF and Attachments.
Horizontal and Vertical Layouts
Arrange the preview panel in the layout that suits your screen.
Tabs for Every Item Type
Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Journal and Folder List sit on separate tabs.
Deleted Items in Red
Red entries in the preview mark deleted items the scan found.
Saves EML Files Your Way
Choose what leaves the OST file and how the EML files look on disk.
Header Fields Stay Intact
To, Cc, Subject and size details match the original email. Formatting stays as it was.
Date Range Filter
Enter From and To dates and only the emails inside that range convert.
Export Selected Items
Tick folders or emails and click Export Selected to leave the rest behind.
Naming Convention and Destination
Set how the EML files are named and which folder receives them.
13 More Export Formats
PST, MSG, HTML, MBOX, PDF, vCard, EMLX, NSF, TXT, ICS, MHT, Documents and CSV sit in the same Export screen.
Try these options on your own OST file with the free demo.
Why Outlook Alone Cannot Save OST Mail as EML
Four facts from Microsoft pages and what PCVITA software does about them.
- 1
OST Files Copy Your Exchange Data
Microsoft states that offline Outlook Data Files (.ost) are copies of your Exchange information. PCVITA converter opens the copy you hold and saves its emails as EML.
- 2
Outlook Export Ends in a PST File
Microsoft documents the export of mail, contacts and calendar to an Outlook Data File (.pst). PCVITA software saves EML files straight from the OST file instead.
- 3
Connector Accounts Create OST Files Too
Microsoft notes that accounts set up with the Outlook Connector use this file type as well. PCVITA also converts the OST files that those accounts create.
- 4
Microsoft Names No EML Route
Microsoft's page on offline Outlook Data Files does not mention EML. PCVITA fills that gap with EML output for your OST emails.
Prepare Your OST File Before You Export to EML
Seven quick checks before the first conversion. Check them in order, then open the software.
- Copy the OST file first. Convert the copy and your original stays safe if anything goes wrong.
- Find where the OST file sits. Unsure of the path? Search File finds OST and BAK files on a drive.
- Check your machine. Windows needs 100 MB free disk space, 500 MB RAM (2 GB recommended) and a 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz recommended).
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above before you open the software.
- Open the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista.
- Collect certificates and keys with their passwords if your emails carry S/MIME or OpenPGP encryption.
- Test your own OST file in the free demo first. Download the demo and check your items.
Hardware lines follow the Specifications table below. Facts about OST files follow the pages linked in the Sources.
OST to EML Converter Pricing and Demo Limits
Try the free demo first, then buy one licence. Demo edition covers 25 items per folder while full edition converts all items.
Demo Edition
Free
Test the full conversion flow on your own OST file
- EML export25 items per folder
- PreviewAll emails
- LicenceNot needed
Version 7.0, 35.4 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Convert every OST item to EML with no folder limit
- EML exportAll items
- OST filesSingle or batch
- DeliverySent by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in the full edition The demo caps folders at 25 items
- Convert All OST Items to EML
- Single and Batch OST Files
- Search Drives for OST Files
- Two Scan Modes for Damaged Files
- S/MIME and OpenPGP Removal
- Date Range Filter
- Folder Hierarchy Option
- Export Report for Every Job
OST to EML Converter Tool Specifications
Version, system needs and conversion limits in one place.
| Version | 7.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 35.4 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista (32 and 64 bit), plus Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 |
| Start the software | Select Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista |
| Framework | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above |
| Hardware | 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz recommended), 500 MB RAM (2 GB recommended), 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 25 items per folder |
| Input files | Single or multiple OST files of any size and the Outlook.bak file from ScanOST |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | OST files from Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000 |
| Output | EML files with attachments and header fields |
| Scan modes | Quick scan and Advance scan (highly corrupted files, 64 bit Windows supported) |
| Encrypted emails | S/MIME certificate and OpenPGP key encryption removed during the conversion |
| Filter | Date range with From and To fields |
| Other formats | 13 more formats in the Export screen, from PST and MSG to PDF and CSV |
Outlook Export vs PCVITA OST to EML Converter
What Microsoft documents for OST files next to what PCVITA software does, so you can choose the route that fits.
| Point | Outlook Export | PCVITA Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Output file | Outlook Data File (.pst) | EML files, one per email |
| Source | Mail account open in Outlook | The OST file itself |
| Damaged file | Microsoft's export page does not cover it | Quick and Advance scan modes |
| Selection | Folders in the export wizard | Ticked items and a date range |
| Other mail programs | PST is an Outlook format | EML opens in Thunderbird, Windows Mail and Apple Mail |
| Price | Included with Outlook | Free demo, full edition $49 |
Facts about OST files come from Open or import items from an offline Outlook Data File (Microsoft Support). Export facts come from Export or backup email, contacts and calendar to an Outlook .pst file (Microsoft Support). Product facts come from the Features and Specifications sections.
Sources for OST and Export Facts Official pages behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft SupportOpen or import items from an offline Outlook Data File (.ost)
- Microsoft SupportExport or backup email, contacts and calendar to an Outlook .pst file
Questions on Converting OST Files to EML
Answers users ask before and during an OST to EML job, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the converter behaves during the job
How do I convert OST to EML with this converter?
Six steps convert an OST file to EML.
- Step 1. Start PCVITA OST to EML Converter and select Add File.
- Step 2. Point the software at your OST file or search a drive for it.
- Step 3. Set Quick or Advance scan and click Add.
- Step 4. Check the folders and emails in the preview.
- Step 5. Click Export or Export Selected.
- Step 6. Select EML, set the destination and start the export.
Can I convert multiple OST files to EML at once?
Yes. Add several files by hand or use Search File to list the OST and BAK files on a drive. PCVITA converts them in one batch job.
Does the converter keep attachments and the folder structure?
Yes. Attachments stay with their emails and header fields like To, Cc and Subject stay intact. Before you export, choose if the EML files keep the OST folder hierarchy.
Can I convert only emails from certain dates?
Yes. Enter From and To dates in the date range filter and PCVITA converts only the emails inside that range.
Can the converter open a corrupt OST file?
Yes. Quick scan covers moderate damage and Advance scan covers a highly corrupted file. Select the mode before you click Add.
Can I export OST to EML without Outlook?
Yes. PCVITA reads the OST file itself, so Outlook does not need to open it. Install the software, add the file and export.
Does the software create a report after the conversion?
Yes. Export report lists the exported mailboxes with their destination path, so you can check the job.
Demo and Price Demo scope and licence cost
What does the free demo of OST to EML Converter do?
It converts 25 items per folder. Demo edition adds your OST file, scans it, previews the emails and exports that sample to EML.
How much does the full edition of OST to EML Converter cost?
$49. Full edition drops the 25 item cap and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Your download details arrive by email.
Can I preview emails with attachments in the demo?
Yes. Demo and full editions share the preview panel with 8 views, including the Attachments view.
Compatibility and Formats Outlook and Windows versions, mail programs, formats and encryption
Which Outlook versions does the converter support?
Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000. PCVITA opens OST files created by those versions.
Which Windows editions does the software install on?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista in 32 or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above must be installed.
Which mail programs open the saved EML files?
Thunderbird, Windows Mail and Apple Mail open EML files. Other mail programs that read single message files accept them too.
Can the converter save OST files in other formats?
Yes. You get 14 output formats, namely PST, MSG, EML, HTML, MBOX, PDF, vCard, EMLX, NSF, TXT, ICS, MHT, Documents and CSV.
Does the software remove S/MIME or OpenPGP encryption?
Yes, with your key or certificate in hand. Add the S/MIME certificate with its password or the OpenPGP private key with its password and PCVITA removes that encryption.
Question not answered here? Ask on Live Chat or write to us from the Contact Us page.
Customer Reviews of PCVITA OST to EML Converter
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what verified buyers wrote after their conversion.
The main thing I like the most about this software is that it supports all the versions of Outlook. OST messages to EML migrator tool is the just one-time investment to convert the offline OST file to EML format. After a deep research, I found this amazing utility namely OST to EML converter and it is a helpful product for a non-technical user like me to migrate OST items to EML folder easily.
I tried a few manual solutions to migrate OST file to EML format but did not get satisfactory results. Either, it export limited data or there is a loss of data. Therefore, I switched to free demo version of tool to convert OST files to EML. I must say that what an effort was done by the developer in developing this software. It performs the conversion process without losing a single bit of data. Thanks a lot.
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Key Takeaways on Converting OST Files to EML
Five points to remember from this page.
- Files and versions. PCVITA converts OST files from Outlook 2019 down to Outlook 2000 in any size.
- Output. Emails save as EML files with attachments and header fields in place.
- Damaged files. Quick scan covers moderate damage. Advance scan reaches data in badly corrupted files.
- Control. Preview in 8 views, filter by date and export only the items you tick.
- Demo and price. Free demo covers 25 items per folder. Full edition costs $49 and comes with a 30 day guarantee.
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