There was an era when Lotus Notes single-handedly ruled the email niche and was the most preferred email client. But in the last few years, Outlook has come a long way and provided features that Lotus Noted might never think about. Due to Outlook’s user-oriented features, several organizations and individuals wants to shift into Outlook. But as we all know, data is the priority for professionals and organizations, and to swing into Outlook, they need to convert Lotus Notes emails to Outlook PST.
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This write-up consists of known solutions by using which you can shift all your emails from Lotus Notes to Outlook and get access to advanced features of Outlook.
Free method to convert Lotus Notes to Outlook
Yes, you can swing from Lotus Notes to Outlook without spending a single penny. But before moving further, let me mention a few of its limitations.
- You cannot export multiple NSF files. For several NSF files, you have to repeat the same process again and again.
- Not scaring you, but a single misstep, and you may lose all your NSF file content.
- In this method, you have to convert the NSF file to CSV format, and the CSV file has a size limitation of 2GB.
- To use the manual method, users need to have technical knowledge and patience. Manually, it may take months to convert NSF to PST format.
The process to shift Lotus Notes emails to Outlook PST format
Phase1: Convert NSF to CSV
- Login to Lotus Notes.
- Upload the NSF file you want to convert.
- Now go to the File option, and click on the Export option.
- Next, browse the location to save the file and choose the Comma Separated Value option as a file format.
- The next wizard will ask you to choose what you want to convert, choose as per need, and click Next.
Phase2: Upload CSV to Outlook
- Open Outlook in your system.
- Now go to the File option and choose Import/Export.
- Next, select Import from another program or file.
- Then, select the Comma Separated Values and click Next.
- Following, choose CSV files to import and apply the duplication option.
- Now, select the folder where you want to import the CSV file.
- At last, click Finish.
It is a simple process to convert NSF to PST. But due to its limitations, it is not a reliable solution for organizations and users who had multiple NSF files to convert.
Luckily, there is an automated solution to convert multiple NSF files to Outlook PST format and provides many features.
Shoviv Lotus Notes to Outlook converter
The software is designed by professionals and with a highly advanced algorithm that provides many advanced features. It is a convenient solution, and even non-technocrats can use it without technical knowledge and assistance. Shoviv Lotus Notes to Outlook converter automates 80% of the migration process and eliminates the risk of data loss and human error chances.
- With this automated tool, users can preview added NSF files data before migrating to Outlook PST format.
- It allows users to include/exclude desired items from the migration process by using the filter option. The filter option is on the item type and message date criteria.
- The software has an incremental backup that allows resuming the process if, for any reason, it interrupts and prevents duplicity altogether.
- It has a split option that comes in handy to create multiple small-size PST files to store big NSF file data.
- Shoviv offers a free version of the software that enables users to evaluate the software’s skills and supportability. The free version allows converting the first 50 items per folder.
