Easily Convert NSF File to PST for Free

Do you use Lotus Notes and now want to convert NSF files from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Outlook? Then this guide is specifically for you. Lotus Notes (HCL Notes) uses NSF files to store emails, and Microsoft Outlook supports PST files. If you need to access your NSF data in Outlook, converting NSF to PST is a must. While there are manual ways to do this, these methods can prove to be complicated and time-consuming. Below, we explore both the free manual method and a more efficient option using software.

Manual Method: Export NSF to PST Using Outlook

While using the manual method, remember that it requires Lotus Notes and Outlook installed on your system. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Export NSF Data from Lotus Notes

1. Open Lotus Notes and go to File > Export.
2. Choose CSV or Structured Text as the export format.
3. Save the file to your system.

Step 2: Import Data into Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
2. Select Import from another program or file and choose CSV.
3. Browse the exported file and complete the import process.

Limitations of Manually converting NSF files into PST

The manual method is quite a slow process, which may take you time to convert NSF files to PST and if the data in your NSF files is large then it can be an even more difficult task, and also the manual method does not maintain the folder hierarchy, and may also cause data loss especially with large NSF files.

Faster & Safer Alternative: eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter Tool

For an easier and more reliable solution, you can use eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter software which is an automated solution for your NSF files. This tool is useful when you want to convert NSF file to PST format without struggling manually and without losing your important data. This software easily handles large size NSF files and converts them to PST format while maintaining email folder structure and file attachments without data loss.

This tool offers :

Batch convert NSF files to PST without data loss.
Maintains original folder hierarchy, metadata, and formatting.
Supports all versions of Lotus Notes and Outlook.

Download the free demo version to try the software and export a limited number of items before upgrading.

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