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(This post was last modified: Yesterday, 02:56 PM by angelicagracious.)
Still struggling to convert PST to MBOX and multiple other file formats like PDF, EML, EMLX, MSG, VCF, HTML, and more? You’re not alone. Many Outlook users run into this issue when switching email platforms, creating backups, or trying to access emails outside of Outlook.
The real challenge comes when you need more than a simple export — like keeping the folder structure intact, avoiding duplicates, or migrating directly to cloud platforms like Gmail, Office 365, or IMAP.
Let’s break down your options:
Manual Method:
If you have Microsoft Outlook installed, you can use its built-in Import/Export feature:
File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Export to a File.
This method is free, but it has several drawbacks:
Professional Method:
For a smoother and safer conversion, a professional MailConverterTools PST Converter Tool is the smarter choice. It allows you to convert PST to MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML, OLM, and more. Plus, you can directly migrate PST data to cloud services like Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, and IMAP.
Advanced features like:
The real challenge comes when you need more than a simple export — like keeping the folder structure intact, avoiding duplicates, or migrating directly to cloud platforms like Gmail, Office 365, or IMAP.
Let’s break down your options:
Manual Method:
If you have Microsoft Outlook installed, you can use its built-in Import/Export feature:
File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Export to a File.
This method is free, but it has several drawbacks:
- Limited format support (no MBOX, OLM, or PDF)
- Not ideal for large PST files (risk of corruption or data loss)
- No options to remove duplicates or apply filters
- Not user-friendly for non-technical users, especially for migration tasks
Professional Method:
For a smoother and safer conversion, a professional MailConverterTools PST Converter Tool is the smarter choice. It allows you to convert PST to MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML, OLM, and more. Plus, you can directly migrate PST data to cloud services like Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, and IMAP.
Advanced features like:
- Remove Duplicate Mail
- Date Range Filtering
- Selective Folder Export
- Preservation of folder structure, attachments, and metadata

