salina
Well-Known Member
If you're looking to convert your Lotus Notes NSF files into PST format for use in Microsoft Outlook, you're not alone. Many users find themselves in this situation, especially when switching to Outlook for better compatibility or ease of use. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways you can do this without immediately purchasing a tool.
The first method involves using the manual process through Lotus Notes and Outlook. You can export NSF data into CSV format from Lotus Notes and then import that CSV into Outlook. It’s free, but it comes with limitations—it doesn't preserve email formatting or attachments and can be time-consuming if you have a lot of data.
The second method is using a trial version of a professional tool like the eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter Software. While it's a paid tool, the free demo version lets you convert a limited number of items from each folder, which can be very helpful for small conversions or testing purposes. This tool is handy because it maintains folder hierarchy, email metadata, and attachments, something that manual methods often fail to do.
The first method involves using the manual process through Lotus Notes and Outlook. You can export NSF data into CSV format from Lotus Notes and then import that CSV into Outlook. It’s free, but it comes with limitations—it doesn't preserve email formatting or attachments and can be time-consuming if you have a lot of data.
The second method is using a trial version of a professional tool like the eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter Software. While it's a paid tool, the free demo version lets you convert a limited number of items from each folder, which can be very helpful for small conversions or testing purposes. This tool is handy because it maintains folder hierarchy, email metadata, and attachments, something that manual methods often fail to do.