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How to convert PST to IMAP?

Converting Outlook PST files into IMAP accounts is a very challenging task. Many users facing problems and issues while converting PST to IMAP accounts.

IMAP, also known as Internet Mail Access Protocol, is a popular email protocol to open the emails stored in the mail server. IMAP lets a user access their email account from multiple devices by using IMAP. IMAP is really fast and resourceful. The IMAP does not migrate emails from the server to the computer system. But, it synchronizes the data on the server with your computer system.

In this blog, we are going to discuss how you can easily import Outlook PST files to IMAP accounts. 

Why is it essential to convert PST to IMAP?

• It can be accessed Offline.
• It easily downloads email messages.
• One can download the attachments of email data if required
• A user can access his mails through email server
• It saves local disk space.

Methods to Convert PST to IMAP

First, you have to create a PST file and then export PST to an IMAP account. The IMAP only supports email syncing and doesn’t store other data items like calendars, contacts, tasks, etc. 

Follow the given steps to convert PST into IMAP

• Open the MS Outlook
• Click on the “File tab
• Now click on the “Open & Export” option
• Select the “Import/Export” button
• Click on “Export to a file” option and then click “next” 
• Select “Personal Folder File” option and hit Next
• Check on the Include Sub-folders in the Export Personal Folders to export contacts and calendars too.
• Select the desired location where you want to save the exported file and finally click on Finish
• This PST file is now saved in IMAP server as IMAP is set as the default server.

Professional Method to Convert PST to IMAP account

With the manual process of conversion, there also comes several limitations like lengthy and more time-consuming processes. Also, there is always a risk of human errors with manual techniques which can lead to severe data loss or damage to the original file. 

So, you can use the professional utility like ShData PST to IMAP converter tool to perform the conversion process securely and quickly. The software also allows converting PST files to various other file formats such as EML, HTML, MBOX, MSG, and many more. Some additional features of the tool are as follows -

• Directly migrates Outlook to other email client applications like Gmail, Yahoo, Thunderbird, Zimbra, etc.
• Bulk conversion is possible
• Offers two conversion modes - Single-mode and multiple modes 
• Provides date filter feature to sort specific data providing the date range.
• User-friendly graphical interface

Conclusion-

Above, we have discussed the features of IMAP and how to convert PST to IMAP accounts without any hassle. We can perform the manual technique for conversion but there are several limitations like more time-consuming and a risky process. So, you can refer to the third-party tool to perform the conversion process securely. You can use any of the processes of conversion at your convenience.