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Why Do I Need to Convert PST Files to Other Formats? - Williams Welsh - 07-08-2025
PST files are only supported by Microsoft Outlook—so if you're switching to another email client (like Thunderbird or Apple Mail), moving to a cloud-based platform (like Gmail or Office 365), or simply want a portable, readable backup (like PDF), converting the PST file becomes essential. You may need to convert PST files to other formats to access, share, back up, or migrate your Outlook data more flexibly and securely. Let me recommend the Cigati PST Converter Tool. Effectively converts PST to MBOX and 16+ formats like DOCX, DOCM, VCF, MSG, PDF, HTML, EML, etc. It also assists the users to import the Outlook PST files into various email clients like Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo Mail, Thunderbird, AOL, etc.
RE: Why Do I Need to Convert PST Files to Other Formats? - christinetwitty - 07-17-2025
You need to convert the PST files to a different format when you change email platforms or need to archive files, or when you need to enhance their access in non-Outlook environments. The formats, such as MBOX, EML, PDF or HTML, are universal and convenient to work with. In order to conduct this process easily and prevent any lost data, one should apply a reliable PST converter tool such as the one provided by the company BLR Tools.