In this discussion, we'll address a common query posed by Lotus Notes and Outlook users: "How can I convert Lotus Notes archive to Outlook PST?" Within this guide, we'll explore both manual methods and automated free tools to facilitate the conversion of NSF files to PST format.

How to Create an Archive Folder in Lotus Notes

Before proceeding with the conversion of Lotus Notes archive files to Outlook, users need to create an archive.nsf file in Lotus Notes. Here are the steps to create archive files using Lotus Notes:

• Launch the Lotus Notes application.
• Select the "Action" option from the menu bar.
• Click on "Archive" from the drop-down list, then choose "Create Criteria…".
• This will open a new "Create Archive Criteria" window.
• Add a name for the criteria and select "Enable this criteria".
• Click on the "Selection Criteria" option.
• Choose the folder you want to archive and click "OK".
• Next, click on the "Schedule" option, select "Schedule archiving", choose the folder to save the archive file, and click "OK".
• Now, go back to the "Action" tab from the toolbar, and select "Archive" >> "Archive Now" from the drop-down menu.
• A dialog box will appear asking, "Do you wish to archive now?" Simply click "Yes" to proceed with archiving.

How to Convert Lotus Notes Archive to Outlook PST?

Numerous manual methods are accessible on the internet for exporting Lotus Notes items to Outlook files, but only a few are reliable. Therefore, it's crucial to select a method that ensures guaranteed NSF conversion. To simplify this task, we've introduced our NSF to PST Converter software. This tool facilitates the conversion of Lotus Notes Archive to Outlook PST format seamlessly. Developed after extensive research, our software boasts powerful features to streamline the conversion process. With this tool, you can convert Lotus Notes Archive files to Outlook PST without encountering any issues.

Steps to Convert Archive.nsf to PST file

To convert Lotus Notes Archive to Outlook PST format using the NSF to PST Converter Tool, follow these steps:

• Download and Install the Tool:
• Download the NSF to PST Converter Tool from the official website and install it on your system.

• Launch the Tool:
• Open the tool and click on the "Select NSF" button.

• Choose NSF File:
• In the new window that appears, you'll see two options:
o Select NSF file
o Search NSF Database
• Choose either option to locate the Archive.NSF file for conversion.

• Start Scanning:
• After selecting the NSF file, click on the "Start Scanning" button.

• Select Items for Conversion:
• The software will display all the inner folders and items of the NSF file on your computer.
• Select the required items that you want to convert.

• Initiate Conversion:
• Press the "Convert" button from the menu.
• Next, select the radio button for "PST file" to convert Lotus Notes Archive to Outlook PST file format.

• Choose Saving Location:
• Click on the "Browse" button to select the location where you want to save the converted PST file.

• Start Conversion:
• Finally, click on the "Convert" button to start the conversion process.

Wrap Up

Manual methods for converting Lotus Notes to Outlook can indeed be challenging and time-consuming. Therefore, it's often recommended to switch to a direct method, which offers a more efficient and straightforward approach to conversion. The direct method serves as a perfect alternative for converting Lotus Notes to Outlook, allowing users to bypass the complexities associated with manual methods and streamline the conversion process.