Convert PST to ICS

Understanding PST and ICS file formats

PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, calendar events, and other items. It is a proprietary format that allows users to manage their email data offline. ICS (iCalendar) is a universal calendar file format used to share calendar information across different platforms and applications. It is widely supported and allows users to import and export calendar data easily.

How to convert PST to ICS

Converting a PST file to an ICS file involves extracting calendar data from the PST file and saving it in the ICS format. This process is useful for sharing calendar events with users who do not use Microsoft Outlook or for importing events into other calendar applications.

Best software for PST to ICS conversion

One of the best software options for converting PST to ICS is Microsoft Outlook itself. Follow these steps to perform the conversion:

• Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the File menu.
• Select Open & Export and then choose Import/Export.
• In the Import and Export Wizard, select Export to a file and click Next.
• Choose Comma Separated Values and click Next.
• Select the calendar folder you want to export and click Next.
• Choose a location to save the exported file and click Finish.
• Use a CSV to ICS converter tool to convert the exported CSV file to ICS format.

Alternatively, third-party tools like SysTools PST Converter or Stellar Converter for PST can directly convert PST files to ICS format without the need for intermediate steps.