Convert PST to AVI

Understanding pst and avi file formats

PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, calendar events, contacts, and other mailbox items. It is a proprietary format designed for archiving and transferring Outlook data.

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. It stores both audio and video data and is widely used for video playback and editing.

Can you convert pst to avi?

Direct conversion from PST to AVI is not possible because these formats serve entirely different purposes: PST is for email data, while AVI is for video content. However, if your goal is to create a video (AVI) from the contents of a PST file (such as a video presentation of emails or contacts), you need to follow a multi-step process.

How to create an avi video from pst contents

1. Export PST contents: Use Microsoft Outlook to export emails, contacts, or calendar items to a readable format such as PDF or HTML. Go to File → Open & Export → Import/Export and choose the appropriate export option.
2. Create a video from exported data: Use a screen recording or video editing software to create an AVI video. For example, you can use Camtasia or OBS Studio to record your screen as you present the exported emails or contacts.
3. Export the recording as AVI: In your video software, export or save the recording in AVI format. In Camtasia, use File → Export → Local File → AVI.

Recommended software for pst to avi conversion

• Microsoft Outlook – for exporting PST contents to a readable format.
• Camtasia or OBS Studio – for screen recording and exporting to AVI.
• Any Video Converter – if you need to convert a different video format to AVI after recording.

Summary

While there is no direct way to convert a PST file to AVI, you can export the contents of a PST file and use video recording software to create an AVI video presentation of the data. This process involves multiple steps and specialized software for each stage.