PCVITA software to convert Outlook PST files to HTML for any web browser
Outlook PST to HTML Converter
PCVITA Outlook PST to HTML Converter converts Outlook PST files to HTML in bulk, with contacts, calendars and other items. Converted files open in Chrome or any web browser without internet and without Outlook on your machine. PST to HTML converter opens ANSI and Unicode files, scans damaged ones with Advance Scan, previews every item and filters mail by date. Free demo edition converts 25 items in every folder.
- Input
- Outlook PST files, ANSI and Unicode, any size
- Output
- HTML files that open in any web browser
- Converts
- Emails, attachments, contacts and calendars
- Controls
- Date filter, file naming and mail preview
Searches a drive or every drive for PST files, loads folders in a tree and keeps the folder structure of your PST file. See all features. Need MHT files instead? Open the PST to MIME HTML Converter.
How PCVITA Converts Outlook PST Files to HTML Format
Your PST file goes in and HTML files come out, ready for Chrome or any other web browser.
Outlook PST File
ANSI or Unicode, any size
- Mail, contacts and calendars
- Highly corrupted PST files
- Archive and password protected PST files
PCVITA PST to HTML Converter
Works on Windows without Outlook
- Select File or Search File
- Preview tabs for every mail
- SMIME and OpenPGP removal
HTML Files
Open in Chrome or any browser
- Opens without an internet connection
- Folder structure stays as in the PST
- Attachments travel with their mails
- 1AddSelect your PST file or search a drive for it.
- 2ScanLoad the folder tree and preview mails in several views.
- 3ExportSelect HTML, set the filters and save the files.
Convert PST Files to HTML in 6 Steps
Six screens from the first launch to the saved HTML files. Select any step tab to view its screen. Open the Software Guide to see every screen of the walkthrough.
Step 1. Install and Launch the Software
Download the demo and install it on your Windows machine. Select the language during setup and open the software from Start, All Programs. On Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 launch it with Run as Administrator.
Step 2. Click Add File
Press Add File on the first screen. PCVITA converter opens a window with two ways to find your PST file.
Step 3. Select or Search the PST File
Choose Select File to browse to a PST file. Choose Search File to scan a chosen drive or every drive for PST files. Select the PST file and press Open.
Step 4. Set the Scan Options
The file location shows on screen. Tick Advance Scan for a damaged PST file and Recover Permanently Deleted Items to bring deleted mail back, then press Add. Scan also removes SMIME and OpenPGP email encryption.
Step 5. Preview the Loaded Folders
After the scan, choose whether to save the scan result. Your PST file loads in a folder tree. Open any mail in Normal Mail View, Hex View, Properties View, Message Header View or the other preview tabs.
Step 6. Select HTML and Export
Select mails, right click and choose Export. Use the Export button for every item. Select HTML, set the naming convention, date filter and categories, browse to a destination folder and press Export.
Free demo, no licence needed to preview your mails and test the HTML export.
Outlook to HTML Converter Features
What PCVITA Outlook PST to HTML Converter does with your PST file, grouped by task.
Converts Outlook PST Data to HTML in Bulk
Mail folders, contacts and calendars move to HTML files in one job.
Bulk Mode or Selected Folders
Convert full mailboxes in one pass or tick only the folders you need.
Contacts, Calendars and Other Items
Mail messages travel with the other data items of the PST file into HTML.
Several PST Files in One Attempt
Add more than one PST file and convert them together.
ANSI and Unicode PST Files
Both PST types convert. Orphan PST files work too.
Open Files in Chrome Offline
HTML files open in Chrome and other web browsers without an internet connection.
Filters and Names Files Before the Export
Decide which mail becomes HTML and how every file is named.
Date Range Filter
Enter a From and To date and mail outside that range stays out of the export.
File Naming Conventions
Save files by subject line, by subject with date or by date with subject and sender.
Category Selection
Select the item categories, mail, contacts and more, that go into the HTML files.
Sort by Grid and Properties
List every item with its properties and arrange them by To, From, Subject or sent date in ascending or descending order.
Scans and Previews PST Mail Before You Convert
Check the loaded PST data on screen before a single file is saved.
Advance Scan for Corrupt PST Files
Tick Advance Scan and a highly corrupted PST file loads for export to HTML.
Recover Permanently Deleted Items
Tick the deleted items option before the scan and that mail joins the folder tree.
Preview With Mail Attributes
Subject, sent date, received date and other attributes show beside every mail.
Preview Tabs for Every Mail
Open a mail in Normal Mail View, Hex View, Properties View, Message Header View or other tabs.
Email Encryption Removed
The scan removes SMIME and OpenPGP encryption from Outlook mail.
Exports Selected Mail or Every Item
Save part of a PST file or all of it. Reuse the scan later.
Right Click Export
Select mails, right click and choose Export to convert only those.
Export Button for All Items
Use the Export button to move every item of the loaded PST file.
Save the Scan Result
Save the scan result when the prompt appears and reload it later.
Other Output Formats
Same software exports EML, MSG, PDF, MHT, Text, DOCX, VCF, ICS, PST, MBOX and CSV.
Activation Prompt at Launch
Launch screen lets you buy a licence, continue with the trial or activate a purchased copy.
See these options on your own PST file. Free demo converts the first 25 items in a folder.
Why Outlook SaveAs is Not Enough to Convert PST Files to HTML
Three points from Microsoft Learn about the Outlook SaveAs method and how PCVITA software handles the same task.
- 1
HTML Exists but One Item Per Call
Microsoft lists olHTML, value 5, as HTML format (.html) and describes SaveAs as saving the Outlook item to a path. PCVITA converter exports folders and several PST files in one job.
- 2
SaveAs Lives in the Outlook VBA Reference
Microsoft documents SaveAs as an Outlook VBA method, so you write code and keep Outlook installed. PCVITA software needs no Outlook installation and no code.
- 3
MSG Is the Default Type
Microsoft states that SaveAs uses the MSG format (.msg) when you give no file type. PCVITA software asks you to select HTML and lets you set filters before the export.
Prepare Before You Convert Outlook PST to HTML
Seven checks before the first conversion. Check every line, then open the software.
- Keep a backup of your PST file in a safe folder before the conversion starts.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above and keep 500 MB of disk space and 4 GB of RAM free on your Windows machine.
- Launch the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7.
- Check the Outlook version that created the PST file. Outlook 2003 to 2019 in 32 and 64 bit is covered.
- Note which mails carry SMIME or OpenPGP encryption so you can check them in the preview after the scan.
- Choose a date range and a naming convention so the HTML files land with names you can sort.
- Test the free demo on your PST file before you buy. Download the Outlook PST to HTML Converter demo, preview your mails and open a few HTML files in your browser.
Hardware and Windows lines repeat in the Specifications table below.
Outlook PST to HTML Converter Pricing and Demo Limit
Free demo first, then one licence. Demo and full edition share every option and differ only in item count.
Demo Edition
Free
Convert 25 items per folder to HTML
- Item limit25 per folder
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 6.0, 36.3 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Convert every item of every PST file you add
- Item limitNone
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryEmail within minutes
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in both editions Every option sits in both, the item count is the only difference
- Add Several PST Files Together
- Scan Mode With Mail Preview
- Conversion With Attachments
- Windows 10 and Older Versions
- Multiple File Naming Patterns
- ANSI and Unicode PST Files
- Date Range Filter and Categories
- Contacts and Calendars to HTML
Outlook PST to HTML Converter Specifications
Version, system needs and conversion details in one place.
| Version | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 36.3 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above |
| Hardware | 2.4 GHz processor recommended, 4 GB RAM, 500 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 25 items per folder |
| Delivery | Email with the activation key within minutes after payment |
| Input files | Outlook PST files, ANSI and Unicode, of any size |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | PST files of Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 (32 and 64 bit) |
| Items converted | Emails with attachments, contacts, calendars and other data items |
| Output format | HTML files, in bulk or from selected folders |
| Outlook installation | Not needed |
| File naming | Subject, subject with date, date with subject and sender |
| Filters | Date range with From and To dates, item categories |
| Scan options | Advance Scan for damaged files, Recover Permanently Deleted Items, SMIME and OpenPGP removal |
Outlook PST to HTML Converter vs Outlook SaveAs Method
Microsoft’s SaveAs method next to PCVITA software, with sources linked below.
| Point | Outlook SaveAs Method | PCVITA Software |
|---|---|---|
| Items per action | One Outlook item per call | Folders and several PST files in one job |
| HTML type | olHTML, value 5, HTML format (.html) | HTML in the export list with 11 other formats |
| Default format | MSG when no type is given | You select HTML before the export |
| Where it works | Outlook VBA reference, Outlook installed | Windows machine without Outlook |
| Selection controls | A path and a file type | Date filter, categories and naming conventions |
| Preview | None inside the method | Folder tree and several preview tabs |
| Price | Included with Outlook | Free demo, full edition $49 |
SaveAs facts come from MailItem.SaveAs method (Microsoft Learn). HTML value comes from OlSaveAsType enumeration (Microsoft Learn). Facts about the converter come from the Specifications and Features sections above.
Sources for Outlook SaveAs Facts Microsoft pages behind the comparison on this page
- Microsoft LearnMailItem.SaveAs method (Outlook)
- Microsoft LearnOlSaveAsType enumeration (Outlook)
Outlook PST to HTML Converter FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during a PST to HTML conversion, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the converter behaves and what it keeps
How does the Outlook PST to HTML Converter work?
Six steps convert a PST file to HTML.
- Step 1. Install PCVITA Outlook PST to HTML Converter and launch it.
- Step 2. Click Add File.
- Step 3. Select or search the PST file and press Open.
- Step 4. Set Advance Scan and the deleted items option, then press Add.
- Step 5. Preview the loaded folders and mails.
- Step 6. Select HTML, set the filters, browse to a folder and press Export.
Can I convert a PST file to HTML without Outlook?
Yes. PCVITA Outlook PST to HTML Converter is a standalone Windows program, so Outlook does not need to be installed on your machine. Load the PST file in the converter and export it to HTML.
How do I open Outlook email in Chrome after the conversion?
Open the HTML file in Chrome. Converted mails are HTML files, so Chrome and other web browsers display them without an internet connection and without Outlook. Double click a file or drag it into a browser window.
Can I convert only selected folders of a PST file?
Yes. Tick the folders or mails you need, right click and choose Export. Press Export to convert every item. Bulk mode handles full mailboxes in one pass.
Can the converter open a corrupt PST file?
Yes, with Advance Scan. Tick Advance Scan on the scan screen for a highly corrupted PST file and the converter loads its folders for export. Tick Recover Permanently Deleted Items to bring deleted mail into the folder tree.
Is there a size limit for the PST file?
No. PCVITA software puts no limit on file size and converts a PST file of any size to HTML.
Does the conversion change the folder structure of the PST file?
No. Folder hierarchy and structure stay the same after your PST file converts to HTML.
Can I filter mail by date and name the HTML files?
Yes. Enter a From and To date and mail outside that range stays out of the export. Select a naming convention to save files by subject, subject with date or date with subject and sender.
Demo and Price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of the Outlook PST to HTML Converter do?
Everything except a full conversion. Demo edition adds PST files, scans them, previews mail and converts 25 items per folder to HTML.
What does a licence for the full edition cost?
$49. Full edition removes the 25 item folder limit and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Payment brings your activation key by email within minutes.
Compatibility and Formats Outlook and Windows versions, PST types, items and encryption
Which Outlook versions does the PST to HTML converter support?
Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003 in 32 and 64 bit. PCVITA converter reads PST files that these versions created.
Which Windows versions does the converter work on?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 in 32 bit and 64 bit work, as do Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 editions. PCVITA software needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above, 4 GB RAM and 500 MB free disk space. Plan for a 2.4 GHz processor.
Can I convert both ANSI and Unicode PST files?
Yes. PCVITA converter works with ANSI and Unicode PST files. Orphan PST files convert to HTML too.
Does the converter move contacts and calendars to HTML?
Yes. Contacts, calendars and other data items convert along with mail messages. Attachments travel with their mails.
Can the converter handle SMIME or OpenPGP encrypted mail?
Yes. Scan removes SMIME and OpenPGP email encryption from Outlook mail, so those mails convert to HTML with the rest of your PST data.
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Outlook PST to HTML Converter Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their PST to HTML conversion.
After going through almost all the third-party utility available, I chose this PST to HTML converter. It is because of the most amazing set of features it exhibits. Moreover, the folder structure and the metadata property when change Outlook to Hyper Text Markup Language are not compromised at any cost. Also, it is worth comprehending that the customer support you offer is highly appreciated. Thank You.
Great tool. It is really hard to believe that we have to follow just few steps to convert PST files to HTML. All I have to do is add the PST file. Just a few clicks and I got the desired results. All the options can be clearly identified in the navigation pane. I would like to congratulate your team on the development of such an amazing product to transfer Outlook to HTML.

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Key Takeaways on Converting PST to HTML
The short version of this page.
- Outlook PST to HTML Converter converts ANSI and Unicode PST files of any size to HTML without Outlook installed.
- Bulk mode moves mail, contacts, calendars and attachments in one job. Tick folders to convert only those.
- Date range, categories and file naming decide which mail becomes HTML and how every file is named.
- Advance Scan loads damaged PST files and removes SMIME and OpenPGP encryption before you preview and export.
- Free demo caps conversion at 25 items per folder. Full edition costs $49 with 30 days money back.
Convert Your PST File to HTML With the Free Demo
Download the demo, load your PST file, preview your mails and convert the first 25 items in a folder before you buy the full edition.
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