Convert OST to MBOX

ReliefJet Essentials has many advantages over OutlookFreeware.com Utilities including the following:

Feature set	OutlookFreeware Utilities	ReliefJet Essentials
Basic Features
Fast and easy to use Outlook add-in	Yes	Yes
Standalone launcher desktop application	Yes	Yes
Allowed to run in domain enviroment	No	Yes
Ability to save configuration and results	No	Yes
Selecting folders with subfolders	No	Yes
Working with multiple Outlook profiles, accounts and PST files	No	Yes
Integration with Outlook rules	No	Yes
Advanced Features
Command line support	No	Yes
Macros for parameters and messages	No	Yes
Advanced configurations for the utilities	No	Yes
Multiple configurations for each utility	No	Yes
Support for Outlook Search Folders	No	Yes
Ability to install for all users of the machine	No	Yes
Enterprise Features
Support for Outlook Shared/Delegated Folders	No	Yes
Support for Exchange Server Public Folders	No	Yes
Support for Exchange Server Online Archives	No	Yes
Support for Exchange Shared Mailboxes	No	Yes
Support for signed and encrypted secure messages	No	Yes
Support for Symantec/Veritas Enterprise Vault	No	Yes
Bulk processing of Exchange mailboxes and Outlook PST files	No	Yes
Product Maintenance
All available utilities in one package	No	Yes
Product support	Community forum	Yes
Product documentation	Web site content	Online Help and PDF

OST files serve as local backups of your Outlook mailbox, specifically linked to the account and device where they were originally created. These files are restricted in use — they cannot be accessed on different computers, accounts, or versions of Outlook. By converting OST files to the versatile MBOX format, you can unlock and recover emails from orphaned OST files, carry out bulk conversions, and seamlessly migrate your mailbox data to other email clients, all while preserving the original message properties and folder structure.

Key Features

• Compatibility: Supports most of OST file types, Windows and Outlook versions.
• Data Integrity: Retains original folder structure, exports messages with attachments, and preserves message properties and formatting.
• No Size Restrictions: Converts large OST files without limitations.
• Offline Operation: No need for an Exchange Server or IMAP connection.
• Selective Conversion: Save specific messages from OST to MBOX format, with options to filter by date, sender, and more.
• Custom Organization: Name and arrange MBOX files by various criteria, including date, subject, and mailbox name.
• Automated Processes: Supports scheduled and batch conversions via command line.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Generates detailed reports after each conversion.

Why Convert OST to MBOX?

OST files are specific to Outlook and cannot be accessed outside the original environment. The MBOX format, however, is widely supported by many email clients like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, and Eudora, making it ideal for mailbox migration and backup. Converting OST to MBOX allows you to:

• Restore emails from archived or orphaned OST files.
• Migrate emails from Outlook to other email systems.
• Create a backup of your mailbox in a universal format.
• Selectively save messages for viewing or sharing in other email clients.

Advantages Over Online Conversion

Online OST to MBOX conversion tools can compromise data privacy and often have limitations on file size and number. A dedicated offline tool ensures secure, comprehensive, and efficient conversion without these risks.

Conclusion

Converting OST to MBOX is essential for migrating emails from Outlook to other platforms while preserving data integrity. It enables easy access, organization, and backup of your emails across different email clients, ensuring your data remains secure and accessible.

Described features are part of ReliefJet Essentials for Microsoft Outlook: fast and reliable productivity solution for Microsoft Outlook. Besides them ReliefJet Essentials provides many other useful features that significantly simplify every Outlook user's life. An Outlook add-in and a command line utility are also provided along with the standalone application.

Related Utilities: Convert OST to EML, Convert OST to MSG, Convert OST to PST, Import OST to Outlook.

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