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Step-by-step process to convert OST to PST using the Shoviv OST to PST Converter:

First, download and install the Shoviv OST to PST Converter Tool. This software processes in two Modes: OST file Recovery Mode (Outlook Dependency), and Healthy OST File Options (Without Outlook). The below guide will explain how to convert OST to PST using both Modes.

Mode 1: OST File Recovery (Outlook Dependency) for Damaged/Orphaned/Corrupted OST files

Step 1: After starting the software, you have to select the processing mode, OST file Recovery Mode (Outlook Dependency).

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Step 2: After that, check the Advanced Scan option to recover highly corrupted OST file data and click the Add button to add the corrupted/damaged/orphaned OST file for processing.

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Step 3: You can also use the Search option to choose the OST file. Once you have selected the OST files, check them and kindly hit the OK button.

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Step 4: Then, choose the OST to PST option from the ribbon bar to process the damaged OST file to Outlook PST.

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Step 5: Thereafter, you have to check/uncheck the folders and subfolders. Also, you can select all the folders and subfolders in one go. Afterwards, click the Next button.

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Step 6: Now, you have to select the option to save the recovered OST file data to an existing or new PST file.

  • If you want to save the OST file data to existing PST, select the Export in Existing PST option and browse the PST location.
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  • If you want to save the OST file data to a new PST, choose the Export and Create New PST files and browse the new PST file location.
    • Set the password for the resultant PST if needed.
    • Check the Incremental Export option to avoid duplicates in the target PST.
    • Also, you can set the size for the outcome PST to split and reduce its size.
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Step 7: Then, you can use the Message Class and Date filter to include/exclude OST file items and click the Advanced Option to make advanced modifications.

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  • From the Advanced Option wizard, you can set the Item Thread Count, Folder Mapping and Email Translation. Click the OK and Next button.
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Step 8: Now, the tool will start processing OST file data in PST format.

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Step 9: Wait till the OST to PST conversion gets completed. And hit the Save Report button to store process details for future reference. Lastly, hit the Finish button.

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Mode 2: Healthy OST File Options (Without Outlook)

Step 1: Select the Healthy OST File Options (Without Outlook) and choose the OST to PST Wizard. Click the OK button.

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Step 2: Now, you can choose the Source OST file using the Browse or Search option.

  • Tap the Browse button and select File if you know where the OST file is stored.
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  • You can also use the Search option to find the Source OST in a specific folder.
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Step 3: After that, select/deselect the folders and subfolders from the OST file.

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Step 4: Move to the Target Folder and press the Browse button to choose a location to store the output file.

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Step 5: In addition, you can split the resultant PST by size, date, year, and even folder-wise to reduce its size in the target.

  • Split by Size: Set the size for the PST, e.g., 1 GB, 500 MB, etc., according to your requirements.
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  • Split by Date: Choose the date range to split the PST file on the basis of the specific date range.
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  • Split by Year: Select the Year to split the resulting PST file by year-wise.
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  • Selected Folder in Single PST: Pick this option to create a single PST for the Selected Folder.
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  • Selected Folder in Multiple PST: Choose this option to create multiple PSTs for the Selected Folder.
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Step 6: Then click the Next button to begin the OST to PST conversion task.

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Step 7: If needed, you can export the conversion task report and click the Finish button after task completion.

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