Convert PST to PDF

Transform your Outlook PST and OST archives into PDF documents. Extract and convert all emails with attachments for archiving, compliance, or migration purposes.

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

Complete Archive Conversion

Complete Archive Conversion

Convert entire Outlook PST or OST archives to PDF. All emails are extracted and converted individually, preserving folder structure and email metadata including sender, recipients, date, and subject.

Attachments Included

Attachments Included

Email attachments are automatically converted along with the email body. Office documents, images, and PDFs are all processed to create comprehensive archive PDFs.

Secure Processing

Secure Processing

Your PST files are processed securely on our servers. Files are deleted after conversion, ensuring your sensitive email data remains protected.

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 PST File

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

2

Automatic Extraction

We extract all emails from the archive, preserving folder structure and email relationships. Invalid or corrupted emails are skipped automatically.

3

Download PDFs

Each email is converted to a separate PDF file. All PDFs are packaged in a ZIP archive for easy download and organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PST file?

PST (Personal Storage Table) is Microsoft Outlooks file format for storing email messages, contacts, calendar entries, and other items. OST (Offline Storage Table) is similar but used for cached mailbox data. Both formats can be converted to PDF.

Do I need to log in to convert PST files?

Yes, PST conversion requires a registered account. This is because PST files can be large and contain many emails, requiring more processing power. Create a free account to get started.

How many emails can a PST file contain?

File size and bulk conversion limits depend on your active subscription level. Consult our pricing page for the current limits. If your PST contains too many emails, consider splitting it in Outlook first.

What happens to email attachments?

Email attachments are processed the same way as regular email-to-PDF conversion. Office documents are converted to PDF, images and existing PDFs are included directly. All attachments are merged with the email body into a single PDF per email.

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

If your PST 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

Are password-protected PST files supported?

No, password-protected PST files cannot be converted. Please remove the password protection in Outlook before uploading. Go to File > Account Settings > Data Files, select the PST, and click "Change Password" to remove it.

How long does PST conversion take?

Processing time depends on the number of emails and attachments in your PST file. A typical archive with 50 emails takes 2-5 minutes. Larger archives may take longer.

What if some emails fail to convert?

Our system uses resilient processing - if individual emails fail (due to corruption or unsupported formats), the remaining emails are still converted. You will receive a report of any skipped items.

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.

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