Merge OST to PDF

Convert your Outlook OST offline archive files into a single merged PDF document. All cached emails are combined in one file for easy archiving, sharing, and compliance.

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From simple conversions to a more complex automation using workflows, PDFengine provides professional-grade tools for every PDF task.

All Cached Emails in One PDF

All Cached Emails in One PDF

Convert and merge all emails from your OST offline cache into a single PDF document. Perfect for archiving before leaving an organization, legal compliance, or creating comprehensive email records without Exchange access.

Attachments Included

Attachments Included

Email attachments are automatically converted and included in the merged PDF. Office documents, images, and PDFs are all processed to create one complete archive document from your OST cache.

Even greater efficiency with PDFengine workflows

Even greater efficiency with PDFengine workflows

Take document management to the next level by combining and sequencing PDF conversion, optimalization, and/or organization tools. With fully customizable workflows, complicated PDF tasks cost just seconds to complete.

Why choose us to convert your files

Lightning Fast Conversion

Our advanced conversion engine processes your files in seconds, not minutes. Upload, convert, and download - all within moments.

Focus on business

Archive and convert email, AutoCAD, Visio, and Office files in one streamlined workflow. Perfect for companies with recurring document processes.

Perfect Quality Every Time

Our intelligent algorithms preserve formatting, fonts, images, and layouts. What you see is what you get - no quality loss.

How it works

Process your documents easily and quickly in three steps

1

Upload OST File

Upload your Outlook OST offline archive file. Files up to 500MB are supported for registered users.

2

Automatic Processing

We extract all cached emails from the OST archive and convert each one to PDF. Emails are then merged into a single document.

3

Download Merged PDF

Download your complete email archive as a single PDF file. Easy to share, print, or store for long-term archiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between OST to PDF and Merge OST to PDF?

Regular OST to PDF creates separate PDF files for each email (delivered as a ZIP). Merge OST to PDF combines all cached emails into one single PDF document, making it easier to share and review as one file.

Why merge OST files to PDF?

Merging OST to PDF is ideal when you need a single comprehensive document for compliance audits, legal proceedings, email archiving before account termination, or sharing email history with colleagues who don't have access to the original Exchange/Microsoft 365 account.

In what order are emails merged?

Emails are merged based on their folder structure and relative path within the OST archive. This typically results in a logical grouping by folder, then chronologically within each folder.

Is there a limit on how many emails can be merged?

File size and bulk conversion limits depend on your active subscription level. Consult our pricing page for the current limits. If you have too many files, consider converting them seperately. If your file is too large, consider compressing it.

What happens to email attachments?

Attachments are converted to PDF and included directly after each email in the merged document. This creates a comprehensive record where each email is followed by its attachments.

What can I do if my OST file is too large?

If your OST file is too large, consider compressing it through ZIP. This is really simple. Just go to your file library, right-mouse click on your file and select ‘compress in ZIP-file’. Your file size can be greatly reduced, and you can still use the ZIP file on PDFen

Can I merge multiple OST files into one PDF?

Yes, you can upload multiple OST files. All cached emails from all archives will be extracted and merged into a single PDF document.

Why is it handy to convert my document to PDF?

Converting a file to PDF ensures your document stays consistent and accessible. PDFs lock in formatting, design, and structure, preventing layout shifts that can happen with editable file types. They’re compatible with virtually all devices and operating systems, making them ideal for professional documents, forms, reports, and presentations. PDFs are also easy to distribute; whether through email, downloads, cloud platforms, or QR-codes that let users open a file instantly on their phone.

Will documents lose quality when converted?

Our intelligent software minimizes quality loss when converting documents. As such, documents can be converted without having to worry about quality loss for a great number of times.

Will my document lay-out or format be changed if I convert it?

No; our intelligent PDF software recognizes document layouts and transforms them accurately onto a new file format. Was your lay-out or format not transformed accurately? Consider applying OCR, or applying different customization settings to convert it correctly.

Can I convert a document into PDF and convert it back into original format?

Yes! There are no limits to converting documents, and documents can safely and easily be converted back and forth. Conversion can be handy to edit a PDF document in Word, and later convert it back into an organized PDF format.

How can I merge PDF documents?

To merge PDF documents simply go to our converter, choose the file format you’re merging, and drag and drop the files you want to merge. Then you have the opportunity to edit some settings, press merge, and you’re done! You can download your merged file right away.

Can I customize my PDF documents while converting?

Yes, PDFengine offers various means of customizing your (PDF) documents. Consider adding a cover page, applying OCR, or using PDF/A as output.

Why is the text in my PDF not displayed correctly?

If the text is not copyable, clickable, or searchable, that means the text is not recognized within the PDF. Try uploading your document onto PDFen and applying OCR. OCR technology will make your text readable. In case it doesn’t work completely in one go: apply OCR a second time.

Ready to merge your offline email archive?

Create a single PDF document from your Outlook OST archive for easy sharing and archiving - no Exchange or Microsoft 365 access required.

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