Get solution for exporting OST file to multiple email clients


In this digital world, several users want a solution to export OST file to other file formats so that they can access Outlook OST file in email clients like Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, Apple Mail, and various others. To find the solution how one can export OST file to various email clients, users can get answers here but before this, let us look at some of the queries of users that demand the conversion.

Few queries of users regarding OST file export to multiple email clients

Read some queries of users to understand the need to export OST file.

Query 1. I got some OST files from my client but when I tried to open this file in Outlook, it denies to open. I was not getting the reason and solution to open that OST file. Is there any solution to open that OST file? Please help me to open OST file in Outlook. - Margaret, Germany

Query 2. My client sent me his project details which are saved in .ost file. The problem is I am using Thunderbird and Windows Live Mail application and both do not support OST file. Is there any way to open OST file in Thunderbird or in Windows Live Mail? - Olivia, Philippines

Apart from these queries of users, other reasons are also available for exporting OST files. Let us know some major reasons –

  • When Exchange Server crashes or goes under maintenance
  • If some of your files are deleted from Exchange Server
  • OST file can be easily corrupted due to many reasons such as virus infection, abrupt system shutdown, unexpected hardware failure, etc.

Due to all these reasons, it is recommended to export Offline Storage Table (.ost) to a healthy file format which could be PST, MBOX, EML, and any other file.

Solution for exporting data of OST file to other formats

One can easily export OST file to many formats using BetaVare OST Exporter. It is an automated and reliable solution to export OST data file to multiple file formats without facing any kind of trouble. Rather than going for manual methods which do not provide assurance of data safety and consume a lot of time of users, professionals recommend choosing third-party solutions.

Point to point procedure for exporting OST file to multiple email clients

It should be noted that using the free edition of the software, users can export maximum 10 items from every folder of OST. For unlimited data export, users need to activate the license edition. Now, look at the complete procedure for exporting data of OST file –


Step 1. Installing the program

The initial step is to download, install, and launch the software successfully on your Windows system. You can download the software on all versions of Windows which you have in your system.

Step 2. Adding OST file

Once the software is launched, you will find a small window asking select Outlook Storage File (.ost). Below this on the right side, Browse option is there. Click on it and add OST file from your system to the software interface.

Step 3. Preview the database

After the addition of OST file, it has been scanned by the software and you will get the file displayed on the software panel. All the subfolders inside OST are displayed in a hierarchical order on the left side of the software. You can choose the folders and preview them.

Step 4. Selection of file format

Select a file format like PST, MBOX, EML, EMLX, VCF, and MSG as per your requirements. (For Outlook, choose PST or MSG format, MBOX for Thunderbird, EML for Windows Live Mail, EMLX for Apple Mail, and VCF for exporting contacts of OST file). Also, you can choose desired folders or complete OST file as per your choice.

Step 5. Choosing output directory

Use the Browse button and add a path of your system where you want to save the resultant file.

Step 6. Start the export process

At last, hit the Convert Now button to commence the export process.

Final Words

Using this powerful tool, one can easily export OST data file to many file formats and access OST file on various email clients. Due to the simple and guiding interface, all users feel comfortable to operate it. For all your doubts, you can contact our support team anytime.


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