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Are you also thinking of moving the OST file? If yes, this blog will be beneficial for you. However, if you\u2019re worried about your data security, you don\u2019t have to. Through this blog, we will introduce you to the best procedure and reasons for migrating OST. One of the recommended preferences is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/ost-pst-converter\" target=\"_blank\">OST to PST Converter for Mac<\/a>. Before we import OST files to IMAP server, let&#8217;s briefly understand both terms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/macsonik-ost-pst-converter.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/ost-pst-converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/macsonik-ost-pst-converter-windows.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/ost-pst-converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OST file <\/strong>(Offline Storage Tables) is an offline file folder in Outlook. Additionally, it makes it possible for users to work offline. Also, synchronize the changes with the exchange server when we again reconnect. It stores the data like calendars, dates, email message tasks, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMAP <\/strong>(Internet Mail Access Protocol) is an Internet standard protocol. It allows users to access emails through multiple devices from any location. Moreover, it can restore lost data through an email server. When you open an email message through IMAP, you read it from the Server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we will discuss the requirement to move OST file to IMAP account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-imap-account\/#Why_Do_Users_Backup_OST_File_to_IMAP_Server\" >Why Do Users Backup OST File to IMAP Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-imap-account\/#Professionally_Move_OST_File_to_IMAP_Account\" >Professionally Move OST File to IMAP Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-imap-account\/#Steps_to_Move_OST_File_to_IMAP_Account\" >Steps to Move OST File to IMAP Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-imap-account\/#Significant_Feature_of_the_Tool\" >Significant Feature of the Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/move-ost-file-to-imap-account\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Users_Backup_OST_File_to_IMAP_Server\"><\/span>Why Do Users Backup OST File to IMAP Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OST file is one of the most common and beneficial formats. Still,&nbsp; you can find various reasons to import OST files into IMAP Server. You can find many people using Outlook for Mac, they find the OST format a complete waste. Because OST files support Windows software and are unavailable for Mac. Suppose you get the documents in OST format from the window. In that case, Mac users cannot open those files instantly. Therefore, due to their different needs and requirements, they find email clients more flexible and convenient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, IMAP is one of the best email clients for<strong> <\/strong>migrating from Outlook to IMAP. You will find many features of IMAP that attract people.<strong> <\/strong>Here are some of the IMAP features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows you to access emails through any device from any location.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can see all emails at once and manually download attachments when required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you lose data from the device, you can restore it anytime through the email server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with IMAP is fast and you can also use it offline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can download specific emails just by clicking on them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the features discussed, you can also find many other features. These features make IMAP different from other email clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After this, let\u2019s go further and discuss the method to<strong> <\/strong>backup OST file to IMAP server. However, we tried to find the manual procedure for the same but we found no manual procedure to do it. Therefore, you can opt for a professional tool. This method has more advantages than the manual. From start to end, you will be satisfied with the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professionally_Move_OST_File_to_IMAP_Account\"><\/span>Professionally Move OST File to IMAP Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we don\u2019t have any manual procedure, you can accomplish your requirements through the professional method. Various technical experts suggest using the MacSonik <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/ost-pst-converter\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>OST to PST Converter <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to import OST files to IMAP server. Furthermore, you can convert contacts, emails, calendars, notes, and others. The tool allows you to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-ost-into-office-365\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>import OST files to Office 365<\/strong><\/a>, IMAP Server, Yahoo, Gmail, and other email client servers. Apart from that, you can also backup Outlook mailbox data locally into PST, PDF, DOC, MBOX, etc. Furthermore, if you are migrating from Outlook to IMAP using this tool, here are quick steps to import from OST to IMAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Move_OST_File_to_IMAP_Account\"><\/span>Steps to Move OST File to IMAP Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, download and run the OST to PST Converter for Mac.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button and select OST file for conversion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can see the OST file preview and select the desired mailbox folders to migrate. Then, click<strong> <\/strong>the<strong> Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>IMAP<\/strong> as a destination email client from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login to the <strong>IMAP Account <\/strong>through the correct credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click Convert and begin to switch from Outlook to IMAP<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, following these simple steps, you can move OST files to other designated email clients\/file formats without any issue. From the above steps, you can see that professional procedure is very convenient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, you might be wondering, what makes the OST Converter by MacSonik, a better choice? Let&#8217;s discuss some features of this tool that will help you choose wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Feature_of_the_Tool\"><\/span>Significant Feature of the Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool has various significant and amazing features. Therefore, users can enjoy those features effortlessly. Some of the incredible features are-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Converts single as well as multiple OST files at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible and friendlier tool to migrate from Outlook to IMAP accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, you can eliminate duplicate data from the OST file before migration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It facilitates the migration of specific emails based on a set date range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, you can save all attachments separately in a different folder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also find many other features that will benefit you in different circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this blog, you can see that this procedure is efficient and secure to <strong>move OST file to IMAP account<\/strong>. If you still need clarification, you can use the demo version of this tool. It might help you to learn more about the tool and its features. To do so, follow the steps that we discussed above carefully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary : Many Mac users look for a method to move OST file to IMAP Account. 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