When we look for converting EDB files to PST for free we are always given a single solution and that is using Exmerge Tool. But, Exmerge is not capable enough to move data from large EDB files. So we come across another method for EDB to PST conversion and that is PowerShell
Export EDB to PST with PowerShell
If you don’t want to use Exmerge, then try exporting EDB files with PowerShell. Using this method requires knowledge of PowerShell cmdlets, Exchange server and directories. Before beginning, this method user must meet with following conditions
- He/ she should have the permissions to access Exchange Server and perform actions. The server admin can assign the permission by command- New-ManagementRoleAssignment –Role “Mailbox Import Export” –User ImportAdmin
- Now when the permissions are assigned user must be aware of the folders\ directories or path where EDB and PST files are stored
- If the PST to which data is to be exported is on network, then user must know the UNC path.
Now, if everything is OK, then execute the command
- New-MailboxExportRequest –Mailbox edbtoexport –FilePath\\PC-Name\ExportPSTFolder\importfile.pst
- Here replace EDBtoexport with EDB filename, PC-Name where Outlook PST is stored and importfile.pst to your PST filename.
- Check the status of export/ import process via Get-MailboxExportRequest | Get-MailboxExportRequestStatistics
It may take some time to export the data depending on its size. There are also options to customize the commands on the basis of folders, time. The other method to export EDB to PST for Free is with Powershell