How to Extract Calendar from OST File?

Is it possible to extract calendar from OST file? Yes, it is absolutely possible to extract OST file contacts in standard ICS format. If you realised that your OST file is damaged or your Outlook stop working, then also you can export the calendar data without any issue. Continue to read this article to know how it is possible.

OST is an offline storage table that stores Outlook emails, contacts, calendars, notes, tasks, etc. on the local system. If users want to export calendar data, Outlook provides an import/export tool that can help extract calendar data in CSV format. However, if the user has an inaccessible .ost file and wants to save their calendar data, this tool won’t work for you. If you want to know how to extract calendar data from an orphaned OST file, keep reading this article.

Method to Export OST Calendar Data

These both the approaches are tested and workable. You can use any of them as per your need.

#1. Using Outlook Import/Export Tool

#2. Using Automated Software

Let’s discuss these solutions in a descriptive manner with snapshots so that they can be easily understood.

Method 1: Extract Calendar from OST file Via Outlook

This method works when the OST file is from the same Outlook version you are using to extract calendar data.

Follow the steps below to save calendar data from the OST file into .csv format.

Step 1. Launch Outlook desktop email client on your Windows OS.
Step 2. Click on File >> Open & Export >> Import/Export.

Step 3. Here choose action to perform – Export a File.

Step 4. Select Create a file of type: Comma Separated Value (CSV).

Step 5. Select the folder to export from, choose Calendar.

Step 6. Browse the location to save extracted file and click on the required radio button. At last click on the Finish button to start the process.

Here complete the process, you successfully extracted the calendar from OST file. Users can check it on the selected saving location and open the .csv file on any application that supports this file format.

However we already mention that it is not a workable solution with the orphan .ost file, and also mention discussing the method to extract inaccessible OST file, then we are going to discuss that method in the next segment. Therefore continue to read.

Method 2: Save Calendar data OST file using OST Converter

There are various tools out there, but which tool is best for you is the crucial question. After searching a lot we came up with one tool, Advik OST Converter that can perform the extraction process with efficiency and accuracy. It can extract data from corrupted, damaged, inaccessible and orphan OST file. Let’s check how this software works.

Steps to Extract Calendar from Outlook OST file in ICS format

Follow the below steps to save Outlook calendar data in standard file format;

Step 1. Install and launch this software in your Windows OS.

Step 2. Here users have to Add  OST file by clicking on the two options given. Users can select File or Folder.

Step 3. Select Calendar from mailbox folders to extract.

Step 4. Choose the saving option as ICS from the given list.

Step 5. Browse the targeted location and click on the Next button.

Here you extract Calendar data from OST file in ICS file format. Users can share or access this data file with anyone as required.

Some Amazing Features of this software

• Export OST file in Bulk
  This tool can easily save calendar data from multiple Outlook OST files in a single attempt. Also, make sure to preserve data integrity while performing this extraction process.
• Different File Saving Option
  Along with calendar data extraction from OST file, this tool also save the mailbox data in different file formats with complete data. User can export OST file to PST, MBOX, CSV, ICS, PDF,etc.
• Dual File Selection Option
  This software has a dual option to add OST file. Users can add a single OST file for extraction, also a folder can be added that contains multiple .ost files.
• Export OST to Cloud
  With the help of this utility, user can transfer OST file data to the various cloud-based email account. Also, users can export Outlook offline file to other email clients.

Conclusion

Here in this blog, we mention two different methods to extract calendar from an OST file in ICS format. The user can choose either of the methods, but the manual method will not work if the user wants to export orphaned or damaged OST files. To accomplish this process, we recommend using any automated software mentioned on this blog.

Also Read: Convert PST to CSV