Stellar Converter for OST / 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does Stellar Converter for OST do?

The Stellar Converter for OST converts OST file and provides options to export data to Live Exchange Server, Existing Outlook Profile and Microsoft 365. Also, provides options to save data in PST, MSG, EML, RTF, PDF, HTML and MBOX formats.

2. What is an OST file?

OST (Offline Storage Table) file represents the user's mailbox data in offline mode. An Exchange account uses an offline Outlook data file i.e. OST file, to store a synchronized copy of your Exchange mailbox information on your local computer or the local machine. Therefore, an OST file is automatically created when you configure the Exchange Server account on Microsoft Outlook.

3. I am not aware of the OST file location. How do I select the file for conversion to PST?

Stellar Converter for OST can help you find OST file on your system. There is a dedicated Find option in the software through which you can locate a particular OST file and convert it.

4. I had run the demo and can see preview correctly in convert OST window. Do I need to rescan the file?

Not at all, through the Demo version, you can preview the converted file after scanning. This special feature has been included in the tool to make sure that you can first preview the conversion results of your OST file and only when you are satisfied with the results, you should decide to make the purchase and save your converted files.

5. I want to recover permanently deleted emails from my OST file. Will Stellar Converter for OST help?

Yes, the software scans and recover your permanently deleted emails from OST file. Before saving the deleted items you can preview them as well. These deleted items will be shown in red color while previewing.

6. Can we exclude the deleted items from the converted mailbox while saving?

Yes, select the checkbox "Do not convert Deleted Items" to exclude the deleted items from the converted file.

7. How much time will Stellar Converter for OST software takes to convert an OST file?

The conversion time depends upon the size of the OST file and also on the number of mailbox items in the mailbox.

8. I got an error "Invalid OST file" while scanning. What could be the reason?

There could be the following reasons for this error message:

The OST file is severely corrupted or not in a state to be converted.
The OST file is not valid.
The file could not be accessed.

9. I have converted my old OST file. But I’m unable to find my contacts. How can I find them?

You can easily locate and access your contacts by following these simple steps:

Import your new PST file into MS Outlook.
Open MS Outlook.
Then press "Ctrl+Shift+F".
"Find Message / Advanced Find" window will open. Please select "Contacts" under "Look For" tab.
Click on the "Browse" button and select the imported PST file.
Then, click "Find Now."
Now you will be able to see all the contacts that you were able to preview with the software’s demo version. You may select the entire contacts listed and drag it to your original contacts list, so that you may use it further.

10. Can I convert an OST file of size more than 2 GB?

Absolutely yes, this tool is capable of converting OST files having a size greater than 2 GB. Please download the demo version and scan your OST file. You can preview all emails and other mailbox items that are converted into this tool.

11. I want to analyze the conversion process. Can I see the log report at a later stage?

Certainly. The software provides you an option to save and view log reports at any point in time. To view and save log reports just follow the following steps:

On View Ribbon, select 'View Log Report.'
On Stellar Converter for OST window, click 'Save Log' and save it at the desired location to view it any time. To know more refer to Log Report.

12. Should Microsoft Outlook be installed in my system while I convert my OST file and with which version it works well?

Microsoft Outlook is not required while converting and previewing OST file, but it must be installed in your system to use save options. The software is compatible with the following versions:

Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft 365 / 2021 / 2019 / 2016 / 2013 / 2010 / 2007.

13. What does the compact feature of Stellar Converter for OST do?

As the name suggests, the compact feature of Stellar Converter for OST helps to reduce the size of converted PST files and attachments on MS Exchange Server. It has various options for attachments of emails that are selected for compaction and extraction.

14. Why do I need to compact the PST files?

MS Outlook stores all data such as emails, personal data, calendar, tasks, etc. in a PST file. Eventually, the file becomes oversized. Such PST files are prone to corruption, so you need to compact them. Stellar Converter for OST - Technician, has a compaction feature that helps to compact the PST file.

15. Can I extract all my attachments in a separate folder while compacting the PST file?

Yes, you can extract the attachments in a separate folder. There are two options to do it Extract and save attachments to a folder (No interlinking is lost) option. The attachments remain as shortcut links in the emails.

16. I want to extract and compact the software on select folders of the PST file. Can I choose some selected mailbox folders in the software?

Yes, you can apply extraction and compaction settings on only the selected folders of the PST file.

17. Can I restore the links of attachments to the PST file?

Yes, you can restore the links by using the Relink Attachment Folder. You need to relink the attachment folder when you move it after using Extract and save attachments to a folder (No interlinking is lost) option.

18. I converted my OST file, but I’m unable to open my Outlook file after the conversion. How can I solve this problem?

To resolve this problem, follow the below-mentioned steps:
Open Windows -> Control Panel.
Double-click Mail. In the Mail Setup window, select E-mail Accounts to configure your email account.
After configuring, close the window and open MS Outlook.
To view the newly created PST file, you can either select Open -> Outlook Data File from File ribbon or, Import the PST file in MS Outlook.

19. In how many ways can I split a PST file using Stellar Converter for OST?

There are two ways in which you can split a PST file using Stellar Converter for OST software. Refer to the following ways as per your requirements:

Auto Split PST files: For large converted files use this option to split files into small size. The size of split files will depend on the version of outlook installed in your computer.
- If you have Outlook 2007 installed, the new PST will split at approximately 18 GB size.
- If you have Outlook 2010 or above installed, the new PST will split at approximately 45 GB to 48 GB in size.
Split and Save PST: This is a manual option to split converted outlook data file into various size upto the maximum size of 50GB. You can use this option when converted mailbox size is more than 1 GB. To know more refer to Split and Save PST File.

20. I have an OST file exceeding 50 GB of size, does the new PST file generated will have the same size as that of source OST file?

For large files, Stellar Converter for OST automatically splits the new PST file in small sizes. The size of the split files depends on the version of Outlook installed on your computer:

If you have Outlook 2007 installed, the new PST will be splitted at approximately 18 GB size.

If you have Outlook 2010 or above installed, the new PST will be splitted at approximately 45 GB to 48 GB of size.

21. After saving my converted mailbox in PST format. How to view and access the mailbox items?

After you have saved the converted mailbox in PST format, you can import the PST file in MS Outlook. See Importing PST file in MS Outlook, to know how to import the PST file.

22. Can I convert multiple OST files into PST files?

Yes, you can convert multiple OST files into PST files using Batch Conversion from Home ribbon. This feature is not available in the demo version.