How to Open PST File in Outlook (Classic)

Follow these simple steps to open your converted PST file in Microsoft Outlook (Classic). This guide will help you import and view all your emails, contacts, and calendar items.

⚡ Quick Steps
  1. Open Outlook (Classic) and click on File
  2. Click on Open & ExportOpen Outlook Data File
  3. Browse and select your PST file, then click Open
  4. Expand the new folder in the Folder Pane to view contents
Open PST in Outlook - Animated Guide

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1

Open Outlook (Classic) and click on File

Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer and locate the File menu in the top-left corner of the ribbon.

Click on Outlook File menu
2

Click on Open & Export and then click on Open Outlook Data File

In the File menu, select Open & Export from the left sidebar, then click on Open Outlook Data File option.

Outlook Open and Export option
3

Browse the PST file and click on Open

Navigate to the location where your PST file is saved, select it, and click the Open button to import it into Outlook.

Browse and select PST file
4

Check the Folder Pane and expand the folder to view the contents

In Outlook (Classic), look at the Folder Pane on the left side. You'll see a newly created folder. Expand this folder to view all the contents of the opened PST file including emails, contacts, and calendar items.

View PST folders in Outlook
🎉 Congratulations!

You have successfully opened your PST file in Microsoft Outlook. You can now access all your emails, contacts, and calendar items.