How to convert IBM Lotus Notes NSF to Outlook PST?

Want to convert IBM Lotus Notes NSF to Outlook PST and do not get the solution? Then read this blog, and you will learn the Manual and Professional methods to convert NSF files to PST files.

Why do we need to convert NSF files to PST files?

IBM Lotus Notes and MS Outlook are both email management software. Both manage emails on the local computer for the user. However, MS Outlook has various advantages over IBM Lotus Notes.

• The interface of MS Outlook is easier to use than IBM Lotus Notes.
• Security and data management in MS Outlook are better than those in IBM Lotus Notes.

Also Read:- How to Convert NSF to PST Outlook Files?

Methods to convert NSF files to PST files

1. Manual Method
2. Professional Method

Manual Method

First, convert the NSF file to CSV format.

1. Open the IBM Lotus Notes application.
2. Go to the ‘File’ option and then to the ‘Export’ option.
3. Browse the location of the NSF file, name the file, and save the file in CSV format.
4. Now, click on the ‘Export’ option.
5. The pop-up will appear on the screen according to file selection.
6. Read the pop-up and select ‘OK’.

Now import the CSV file into MS Outlook.

1. Open MS Outlook. 
2. Go to the ‘File’ option and then to ‘Import and Export’.
3. Select the option ‘Import from another program or file’ and click Next.
4. Select option ‘Comma separated Values (Windows)’.
5. Browse the location and click ‘Next’.
6. Select one folder at a time and click ‘Next’.
7. Check the option ‘import from CSV file’ in the selected folder and click ‘Finish’.

Drawbacks of the Manual Method

• It is a time-consuming method.
• It is a complex method that non-technical people cannot use.
• It is not a safe method; it involves data risk.

Professional Method

The professional method involves the use of the SysInspire NSF to PST Converter software.

It is a safe way to convert IBM Lotus Notes NSF to Outlook PST as this software does not change the internal data of the NSF file. It is not a time-consuming process as you have to open the file in the software, preview the contents of the file in the preview panel, and press the convert button. Easy-to-use interface that can be used by both technical and non-technical users. It can also convert to other formats, such as MSG, MBOX, EML, Thunderbird, PDF, EMLX, and cloud-based server applications such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Office 365, etc.

Conclusion

Using a Professional Method is a good approach, and SysInspire provides a software NSF to PST Converter, which is easy to use and is a safe method to convert IBM Lotus Notes NSF to Outlook PST.