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Free OST Converter
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Convert Outlook OST to EML, MBOX, PST, CSV, HTML, TXT, or JSON. Private — no upload.

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Overview

What Is OST to HTML Conversion?

OST (Offline Storage Table) is Microsoft Outlook's format for storing a local copy of your mailbox when you use Exchange or certain account types. The file uses the same binary structure as PST (magic bytes "!BDN") and lets Outlook work offline. OST to HTML conversion takes that offline cache and exports each email as HTML — the same format used by web pages, so you can open messages on any device without an email client.

Our free OST to HTML converter processes entirely on your device. You drop a .ost file, and the tool validates the header, scans for email-like content (From:, To:, Subject:, Date:, and body), then generates HTML output for each message. All processing is private; nothing is uploaded. This lets you turn Exchange/Outlook offline data into viewable web pages on any device.

Common use cases include archiving emails as HTML for long-term storage, sharing a single message by sending the HTML file, and viewing Outlook cache on a machine without Outlook. Because the converter is private, you can use it on any operating system. OST files are typically found on Windows where Outlook has been used with Exchange; converting to HTML makes the content portable and universally viewable.

For full fidelity including all inline images and complex formatting, Outlook or a dedicated desktop OST tool may be needed. This tool extracts as much as possible on your device and is ideal for viewing and archiving when you don't have Outlook available.

Features

Features

Why use our OST to HTML converter

Ready-to-view HTML

Each extracted email is exported as HTML that you can open on any device. Preserves structure and readability.

Styled output

HTML output can include basic styling so messages are easy to read when opened on any device or embedded in a page.

No upload

OST is read and converted entirely on your device. Your data never leaves your device.

Private & secure

Your OST file stays on your computer. Ideal for archiving or sharing email content as web pages.

ANSI & Unicode OST

Supports both ANSI and Unicode OST files. Detects format and encryption from the file header.

How it works

How to Convert

Four steps — no install, no Outlook

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Open OST to HTML Converter

This page opens with HTML already selected as the output format.

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Drop your .ost file

Drag and drop an Outlook .ost file. File info and extracted email count appear.

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Review extracted emails

Browse the preview table. Each message will be exported as HTML.

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Convert & download HTML

Click Convert & Download. Emails are saved as HTML files you can open on any device.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OST to HTML

Q1. What is OST to HTML conversion?
OST (Offline Storage Table) is Outlook's format for cached Exchange mailbox data. Converting OST to HTML extracts each email and saves it as HTML — a format you can open on any device, so you can view messages without an email client.
Q2. Why convert OST to HTML?
HTML is universal and viewable on any device. Use it to archive emails as web pages, share a single message by sending the file, or embed content in documentation. No Outlook or email client required to view the output.
Q3. Does each email become one HTML file?
Depending on the tool output, you may get one HTML file per message or a combined file. Our converter exports in a way that keeps content readable on your device.
Q4. Do you upload my OST file?
No. Conversion runs entirely on your device. Your OST is read and parsed on your device. Nothing is sent to our servers.
Q5. Do I need Outlook installed?
No. The OST to HTML converter works on any modern platform — Windows, Mac, or Linux. No Microsoft Outlook or desktop software required.
Q6. Is the converter free?
Yes. The tool is free to use with no sign-up. File size is limited by your device's available memory (the tool scans the first 50 MB for content).