How to Open Old PST Files without Outlook? Free Methods

Overview: This write-up will explain you the free methods to open old PST files without Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010. Here we will show you the best ways with a complete and step-by-step guide.

As we all know that PST files are used to store data including emails, contacts, calendars, notes, journals, etc. and they can only open with only Outlook applications.

But sometimes, situations come when we have to import PST file without Outlook account. Like there are multiple situations, in which they compel users to open PST files with/without an Outlook account.

Reasons to Import PST Files without Outlook Account

“Hey, yesterday I was cleaning up my laptop and got some PST files which are created in my old Outlook account are shut down now. But now I am using a Thunderbird account and I have no idea how can I open old PST files without Outlook account. Please help.”

“Hello there, I am a manager in a company, and my ex-employee sends me the data in PST format. but I have no idea how can I open this PST file. I read on the internet that it can open only in Outlook account. But I have no Outlook account. So could anyone suggest to me the right method to open PST file without Outlook.”

How Do you Open Old PST Files without Outlook Manually?

Here I will show you the 2 manual methods to import PST file with or without Outlook account. Both methods are mentioned below:

Method 1: Open the PST file in Outlook

If your Outlook is working in good condition, then follow these methods:

1. Open an Outlook account.
2. And click on the “File” >> “Open & Export” >> “Import/Export” options.

   

3. Now hit the “Import from Another Program or File” option.

   

4. And then, hit the “Outlook data file(.PST)” option from the list.

   

5. Select the file that you want to open in Outlook.

   

6. Now select the folder in which you want to import the file.

   

Now your file successfully opens in your Outlook account. Also, you can try out the direct method to open old PST files without Outlook account using file >> open Outlook data file option and select the file.

And your old PST file successfully opens in your Outlook account.

Also Read: How to Take Backup Outlook Emails with Attachments?

Method 2: Open Old PST Files without Outlook

If you have an orphan and old PST file, which you want to open then the GWMMO tool is the best way, which helps users to open PST file Gmail account without an Outlook account. The steps are mentioned below:

1. Download and install the GWMMO tool on your system
2. And now log in with your Gmail account details.
3. Now grant all permission using allow button.
4. After that, choose the folder which your wants to open.
5. And now select the required data as per your needs.
6. And hit the migrate button to start the process.

If successful your old PST file will open in your Outlook account.

As you can see users can open old PST files without Outlook account without any hassle.

Also Read: Import PST File to Gmail without Outlook Account

Method 3: Open PST File in Outlook for Mac

If you are using mac machines and want to open your old PST files on Mac. Then you can open them easily on Mac Outlook.

1. Open Outlook for Mac account.
2. And click on the “File” >> “Import” option.
3. Select the PST file which you want to open.
4. And hit the “Import” >> “Done” option to start the process.

Also Read: How to Convert Outlook Email to PDF with Attachments?

Time to Say Goodbye

Here we mentioned the methods to import PST file without Outlook account using completely free methods. Manual methods are best and straightforward, if you face any kind of error while performing the process, you can take the help of any third-party tool.

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