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PCVITA software to export Outlook OST emails to MSG files
OST to MSG Converter Software
PCVITA OST to MSG Converter Software exports Outlook OST files to MSG format and saves every email as its own MSG file. Add one OST file or search your drives for many, preview every item and set a date range. Corrupt files load through the Advance scan and S/MIME or OpenPGP encryption comes off with your key. Attachments travel with their emails and folders stay in order on request.
- Input
- OST and Outlook.bak files, healthy or corrupt
- Output
- One MSG file per mailbox item
- Items
- Emails, contacts, calendar and tasks
- Needs
- Windows PC with .NET Framework 4.5
Search File finds OST files on your drives, 8 preview views check your mail and a date filter trims the job. See all features. Want one PST file for Outlook? Go to the OST to PST Converter. Need EML files? Try the OST to EML Converter.
OST to MSG Conversion at a Glance
Your offline OST file goes in and individual MSG files come out. Attachments and folders are ready for Outlook.
Your OST File
Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2019 data
- Corrupt files and Outlook.bak copies
- IMAP, Hotmail and Office 365 OST files
- One file or many in one job
PCVITA OST to MSG Converter
Installs on your Windows PC
- Quick scan or Advance scan
- Preview in 8 views
- S/MIME and OpenPGP removal
MSG Files in Your Folders
One file for every mailbox item
- Emails, contacts, calendar and tasks
- Attachments stay with their emails
- Folder hierarchy kept on request
- 1LoadAdd an OST file or search a drive for several.
- 2CheckChoose a scan mode and look over the preview.
- 3ExportSelect MSG and name the destination folder.
Convert OST Files to MSG in 6 Steps
Six screens take you from install to saved MSG files. Select a step tab to see its screen or open the Software Guide for the full walkthrough.
Step 1. Launch the Converter and Click Add File
Install PCVITA OST to MSG Converter on your Windows PC and open it. Click Add File on the main screen to load your OST file.
Step 2. Select File or Search File for Your OST
Select File opens a browse window for one OST file or for the Outlook.bak file that ScanOST created. Search File scans a selected drive or all drives and lists every OST and BAK file it finds.
Step 3. Choose Quick or Advance Scan
Select Quick for a file in fair shape. Select Advance for a highly corrupted file, which works on 64 bit Windows. Click Add and the scan starts.
Step 4. Preview Folders and Emails
Select Yes in the scan complete dialog if you want to keep the scan report. Folders that hold data appear in bold on the left. Open the Mail tab and look through your emails in the preview.
Step 5. Click Export or Export Selected
Click Export to save every item. Click Export Selected to save only the folders and emails you ticked. Either button opens the list of output formats.
Step 6. Select MSG and Start the Export
Select MSG in the export formats. Set the naming convention and a destination folder and start the job. PCVITA saves the MSG files and finishes with an export report.
Follow these steps on your own OST file before you buy.
Features to Export OST Items as MSG Files
Tools in PCVITA OST to MSG Converter, grouped by the job they do for your offline Outlook data.
Converts Many OST Files to MSG in One Batch
Several offline files on one PC convert in a single job instead of one by one.
Single or Multiple OST Files
Add one file by hand or let Search File list every OST and BAK file on a chosen drive or on all drives.
No File Size Limit
Large OST files transfer to MSG without a size cap.
IMAP, Hotmail and Office 365 Data
OST files built from IMAP, Hotmail and Office 365 accounts convert to MSG like any other.
Folder Hierarchy Option
Keep the OST folder tree in the MSG output or untick it and drop empty folders with Don't Export Empty Folder.
Export Report After the Job
Finished jobs end with a report of what was exported and where it went.
Opens Corrupt and Encrypted OST Files
Damaged and locked files load and scan the way healthy files do.
Quick and Advance Scan Modes
Quick scan handles lighter damage while Advance scan goes deep into highly corrupted files.
Outlook.bak Files Open Too
Select File accepts the Outlook.bak file that ScanOST created.
S/MIME and OpenPGP Removal
Add the certificate and its password or the private key and its password and encrypted emails open in plain form.
Deleted Emails Recovered
Deleted items found during the scan show in the preview and convert with the rest.
Scan Report on Request
Select Yes in the scan complete dialog to store the scan result on your drive.
Previews OST Data Before You Export
Check your mailbox on screen and decide which items become MSG files.
8 Preview Views
Switch between Normal, Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME, HTML, RTF and Attachments.
Horizontal and Vertical Layouts
Place the preview panel in the layout that fits your screen.
Tabs for Every Item Type
Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Journal and Folder List have separate tabs.
Deleted Items in Red
Red entries mark the deleted items that the scan recovered.
Saves MSG Files With Your Settings
Decide what leaves the OST file and how the MSG files are named and stored.
Date Range Filter
Enter From and To dates and only emails inside that range convert.
Category Filter
Tick the item types you need under Categories in Advanced Settings and leave the rest behind.
Export Selected Items
Tick folders or emails and click Export Selected to convert only those.
Naming Convention and Destination
Choose how MSG files are named and which folder receives them.
13 More Output Formats
PST, EML, HTML, MBOX, PDF, vCard, EMLX, NSF, TXT, ICS, MHT, Documents and CSV share the same Export screen.
Test every option on your own OST file with the free demo.
Why Outlook Alone Falls Short for OST to MSG
Four points from official Microsoft pages and what PCVITA software adds on top.
- 1
MSG Files Hold Single Outlook Items
Microsoft describes the .msg format as a file for individual messages, appointments, contacts and tasks. PCVITA converter saves your OST emails, contacts, calendar items and tasks in that format.
- 2
OST Files are Offline Copies
Microsoft says an offline Outlook Data File (.ost) copies your Exchange information. PCVITA opens that copy on your PC and moves its data into MSG files.
- 3
Microsoft Export Ends in PST
Microsoft documents mailbox export to an Outlook Data File (.pst) and names no MSG option on that page. PCVITA software exports to MSG straight from the OST file.
- 4
Outlook.com Accounts Use OST Too
Microsoft notes that accounts set up with the Outlook Connector for Outlook.com store data in OST files as well. PCVITA converts those files with the same steps.
Prepare Your OST File Before the MSG Export
Seven quick checks save time later. Tick them off in order and then open the software.
- Copy your OST file. Convert the copy and the original stays untouched.
- Note where the file sits. Lost the path? Search File finds OST and BAK files on a drive.
- Check your PC. You need 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 the first launch.
- Start the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista.
- Gather certificates and keys with their passwords when your emails carry S/MIME or OpenPGP encryption.
- Test the free demo on your file. Download the demo and check your items first.
Hardware lines match the Specifications table below. OST facts come from the pages in the Sources list.
OST to MSG Converter Price and Demo Limits
Start with the free demo and buy one licence when you are ready. Demo edition exports 25 items per folder and full edition exports every item.
Demo Edition
Free
Try the full conversion flow on your own OST file
- MSG export25 items per folder
- PreviewAll items
- LicenceNot needed
Version 7.0, 35.4 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Convert every OST item to MSG with no folder cap
- MSG exportAll items
- OST filesSingle or batch
- DeliverySent by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in the full edition The demo stops at 25 items per folder
- Export All OST Items to MSG
- Single and Batch OST Files
- Drive Search for OST Files
- Quick and Advance Scan
- S/MIME and OpenPGP Removal
- Date and Category Filters
- Folder Hierarchy Option
- Export Report After the Job
OST to MSG Converter Specifications
Version, system needs and conversion details in two tables.
| 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 |
| Launch | 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 and the Outlook.bak file from ScanOST |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000 (32 and 64 bit) |
| Output | MSG files for emails, contacts, calendar items and tasks |
| 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 conversion |
| Filters | Date range with From and To fields, plus item categories |
| Other formats | 13 more formats in the Export screen, from PST and EML to PDF and CSV |
Outlook Export Route vs PCVITA MSG Converter
Microsoft documents OST files, PST export and the MSG format. Compare those facts with what PCVITA software does in the table below.
| Point | Outlook Export | PCVITA Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Output file | Outlook Data File (.pst) | MSG files, one per item |
| 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 |
| Item types | Mail, contacts and calendar go into the PST | Emails, contacts, calendar items and tasks |
| Selection | Folders in the export wizard | Ticked items, date range and categories |
| Price | Included with Outlook | Free demo, full edition $49 |
OST facts 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). MSG facts come from the Outlook Item (.msg) File Format specification (Microsoft Learn). Product facts come from the Features and Specifications sections.
Sources for OST and MSG 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
- Microsoft LearnOutlook Item (.msg) File Format
OST to MSG Conversion Questions Answered
Answers to what users ask before and during an OST to MSG job, sorted by topic.
Working and Limits What the converter does during the job
How do I convert OST to MSG with PCVITA software?
Six steps convert an OST file to MSG.
- Step 1. Open PCVITA OST to MSG Converter and click Add File.
- Step 2. Use Select File or Search File to load your OST file.
- Step 3. Choose Quick or Advance scan and click Add.
- Step 4. Look through the folders and emails in the preview.
- Step 5. Click Export or Export Selected.
- Step 6. Select MSG, set the destination and start the export.
Can I convert multiple OST files to MSG at once?
Yes. Add several files by hand or let Search File list OST and BAK files on a drive. PCVITA converts them together in one batch.
Does the converter keep attachments and folders?
Yes. Attachments stay with their emails in the MSG output. Tick Maintain Folder Hierarchy to keep the OST folder structure or untick it and use Don't Export Empty Folder.
Which OST items convert to MSG?
Emails, contacts, calendar items and tasks. Under Categories in Advanced Settings you tick the item types to convert.
Can I convert only emails from a date range?
Yes. Fill in the From and To dates and PCVITA converts only the emails inside that range. Your export stays small and focused.
Can the software open a corrupt OST file?
Yes. Quick scan handles light damage and Advance scan handles a highly corrupted file. Select the mode before you click Add.
Is there a file size limit for OST to MSG conversion?
No. PCVITA converts large OST files from big mailboxes without a size cap.
Demo and Price Demo scope and licence cost
What does the free demo of OST to MSG Converter include?
25 items per folder. Demo edition loads your OST file, scans it, previews every email and saves that sample as MSG files.
How much does OST to MSG Converter cost?
$49 for one licence. Full edition removes the 25 item cap. You also get a 30 day money back guarantee and an email with your delivery details.
Can I preview attachments before I buy?
Yes. Demo and full editions share one preview panel. Attachments is one of its 8 views.
Compatibility and Formats Outlook and Windows versions, MSG files, formats and encryption
Which Outlook versions does the converter cover?
Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000. PCVITA opens OST files from those versions in 32 and 64 bit.
Which Windows versions can I install it on?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista in 32 or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above first.
Can I open the MSG files in Outlook?
Yes. MSG is the Outlook item format that Microsoft documents for single messages, contacts, appointments and tasks.
Can I save OST data 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.
Can the software remove S/MIME or OpenPGP encryption?
Yes, when you hold the key. Add the S/MIME certificate with its password or the OpenPGP private key with its password and PCVITA removes that encryption.
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What Buyers Say About PCVITA OST to MSG Converter
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and words from verified purchase reviews.
Being a naive user I was always worried to export my OST file to MSG format. I never thought that it will be so easy to convert my OST files. I could achieve it with this amazing software to convert my all data in OST to MSG file format. This tool is simple to use and has got an interactive interface which helped me to smoothly convert the OST file to MSG.
Such a brilliant OST to MSG conversion tool that helped to convert my OST files to MSG format. As I had multiple Outlook OST files to convert, I was a bit confused and nervous. With the help of this software, I could efficiently convert multiple Outlook OST files in one go to the desired MSG format. Thank you developer team for such an amazing software.
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Key Takeaways for OST to MSG Conversion
Five points to remember from this page.
- Files and versions. PCVITA converts OST files from Outlook 2000 up to Outlook 2019 at any size.
- Output. Emails, contacts, calendar items and tasks become MSG files with attachments in place.
- Damaged files. Quick scan handles light damage and Advance scan reaches data in corrupt files.
- Control. Preview in 8 views, filter by date or category and export only the items you tick.
- Demo and price. Free demo exports 25 items per folder. Full edition costs $49 with a 30 day guarantee.
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