DIY Method to Convert Zimbra to PST without Outlook

Like Microsoft Outlook, Zimbra is an email client that works both offline and online. You can use the Zimbra desktop program to access its features offline. But still many users are preferring Outlook because of its advanced security features and data management. Comparison between these two clients is not fair because Outlook is the clear winner. Due to numerous queries of users for conversion of Zimbra mailbox to PST file, we are here with this post to explain a solution to convert Zimbra mail data into PST file without Outlook installation.

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Effective Solutions to Convert Zimbra Mailbox data to PST file

Here, we will be discussing a free process for converting Zimbra email items into PST files. This has three steps:

1. Save & Export Zimbra data in EML format
2. Convert EML data into MS Outlook
3. Export PST file data to Outlook from Zimbra

Save & Export Zimbra Data file to EML format

Directly save Zimbra Mailbox data into EML format to use in Outlook with the given steps:

1. Start Zimbra email client and go to Preferences option.
2. Now, go to Import/Export option from the Zimbra preferences option.
3. Choose all folders to export.
4. Select any one option either single mailbox or complete mailbox to export. Press OK
5. Hit the Export tab to begin the process.
6. Select location to save mailbox.
7. The exported items are saved into a ZIP folder that you need to unzip. You can unzip the file with WinRAR or WinZip.
8. You can check unzipped mailbox items. Your Zimbra mailboxes are saved into EML file format.

Convert EML data files in MS Outlook

Now, one can simply open EML files in your Outlook program.

1. Launch your Outlook program and click on the Folder button. Choose New Folder.
2. Enter a name for the folder
3. Keep dragging EML files and drop them into this new folder

Export Outlook Emails into PST format

Here, you can export Zimbra email data into a PST file.

1. Select the File tab in Outlook and then choose Open & Export
2. In the appeared, Import & Export Wizard, choose the Import/Export tab. Then hit Next.
3. Select option Outlook data file.
4. Select Zimbra data file folder
5. Use the Browse option to save the file.
6. Finally, check the PST file saved at your defined location.

That’s how in 3 stages, Zimbra mailbox data is converted into PST file format. But have you noticed that this method needs Outlook installation? And there are many users who want a solution to convert Zimbra database files in PST format without MS Outlook. To know the solution, read the next segment of this post.

Automated Method to Convert Zimbra database to PST file without Outlook

To accomplish the conversion of Zimbra emails and other items into PST files without using Microsoft Outlook, use professional TGZ to PST Converter Software. This is a smart and error-free method to work without installing MS Outlook. In a few easy clicks, all your Zimbra TGZ file data is converted into PST file format. With utmost faith and data security, TGZ data items are converted into PST data files.

Prior to using this software, users need to first export Zimbra mailbox items into a TGZ file. So, let us first know how to do that and then the process to convert Zimbra file data to PST file.

Export emails from Zimbra desktop to TGZ file

1. Run Zimbra desktop on your PC.
2. Go to the Preferences tab
3. Select Import/Export and then in the Export section, select account and set source to all folders. You can pick a single mailbox like Inbox.
4. Hit the Export button and all emails are downloaded in the TGZ file which is in a zip folder. Unzip this file with WinZip program.

Convert Zimbra exported emails into PST format

Once you get all mailboxes of Zimbra into the TGZ file. Install and run this professional program on any Windows system and go through further steps:

1. Once you start the software, press the Browse button for adding the TGZ file.
2. After its scan, get all data inside the TGZ file on your software screen.
3. In this step, choose PST file format.
4. After this, set destination to save the exported PST file.
5. Move the mouse pointer to the Export button.

After a small wait of a few minutes, the message of successfully export will appear. Hit OK and check the PST file at your defined location.

You can save this PST file or can open it in MS Outlook using the Import/Export wizard.

Prime Reasons to Go with this Automated Solution

Several amazing features are available in this automated tool that makes it the best solution to convert Zimbra mailbox items into PST file without Outlook installation.

• This product will convert any size Zimbra file into PST file format without any hassles.
• Smart and safe conversion of Zimbra mailbox data is performed by this application.
• One can check Zimbra mailbox items in the preview pane before the conversion.
• It gives the facility to convert desired Zimbra items into PST file format.
• This program maintains the actual folder hierarchy and email properties during the conversion.
• It allows conversion of Zimbra email messages, contacts, notes, calendars, and tasks into PST file format.
• This tool completely supports all Zimbra editions without any trouble.
• An unlimited data conversion facility is there with this application.

Conclusion

In this technical post, we have tried to cover all methods to convert Zimbra data files into PST file format. First, we have talked about a free manual solution which is a little lengthy and complicated. The most important thing is it does not work without Outlook. Hence users who want a solution independent of Outlook can choose the automated tool. It is completely safe, easy, and quick to use without the installation of MS Outlook. To check this software features & functions, go for a free copy before you buy it.