{"id":13176,"date":"2026-03-22T07:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T07:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=13176"},"modified":"2026-08-19T05:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:38:06","slug":"import-pst-file-to-imap-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/import-pst-file-to-imap-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import PST to IMAP Account? 2 Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have Outlook PST files and want to import their emails to an IMAP mail box, you can do it manually via Outlook or use a dedicated PST to IMAP migration tool. If you have Outlook installed, manual method is good for moving a smaller number of messages. For bulk migration or importing PST to IMAP without Outlook, automated method is more convenient.<\/p>\n

Quick Answer:<\/strong> Add the IMAP account to Classic Outlook. Open the PST file. Copy or move the necessary emails and folders into the IMAP mailbox. Manually import PST to IMAP account. Next, Outlook syncs the duplicate messages back to the mail server.<\/p>\n

If you do not have access to Outlook or want to migrate multiple PST files in bulk, then you can use a dedicated PST to IMAP migration tool. This method is helpful for you to automate the transfer. It is helpful when working with large PST files or multiple mailboxes.<\/p>\n

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What Does PST to IMAP Migration Mean?<\/h2>\n

PST is a type of file used by Outlook to store email messages, folders, contacts, calendar items, and other mailbox data locally. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is used to access and synchronize email on a mail server.<\/p>\n

PST to IMAP migration is the process of transferring email messages and folders from a PST file to an IMAP mailbox, so that the messages can be synchronized with the email server and can be accessed via compatible mail clients and webmail.<\/p>\n

Note that IMAP’s main area of concern is email messages and folders. IMAP doesn’t normally transfer Outlook contacts and calendar data the same way it does email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How to Open PST File in IMAP Account Manually?<\/h2>\n

Using Outlook, you can manually import PST to IMAP account. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

1. Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.<\/p>\n

2. Go to the File tab and click on Add Account.<\/p>\n

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3. Add your IMAP email account to Outlook.<\/p>\n

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5. Next, click on the File tab in the top-left corner.<\/p>\n

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6. Select Open & Export<\/strong>\u00a0then click on Import\/Export.<\/p>\n

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7. Choose Import from another program or file and click Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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8. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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9. Browse and select the PST file you want to import.<\/p>\n

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10. Select your IMAP email account as the destination for the imported emails.<\/p>\n

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11. Click Finish to start the import process.<\/p>\n

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Your emails will be imported into the IMAP account.<\/p>\n

That’s it! Your PST file emails are imported into your IMAP account within Outlook.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> If you don’t want to use Outlook or found this method lengthy and complex for you, then try out an automated solution instead.<\/p>\n

PST to IMAP Migration Tool- Import PST File to IMAP Account in Bulk<\/h2>\n

Download and install the Advik PST Converter<\/a><\/strong> on your system. The software offers a direct way to upload PST to IMAP Server. This tool can migrate multiple PST files into IMAP server account in one go. It preserves data integrity and mailbox folder hierarchy during the process. With the help of this software, you can import PST to IMAP account with attachments as well. It supports PST files from various versions of Microsoft Outlook and can be used on all Windows versions.<\/p>\n

Download a FREE trial version<\/strong> of this tool to check its working procedure.<\/p>\n

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Steps to Import PST to IMAP Server<\/h3>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> Run the software on your PC & add the PST file.<\/p>\n

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Step 2.<\/strong> Choose mailbox folders and click Next.<\/p>\n

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Step 3.<\/strong> Choose IMAP as saving option.<\/p>\n

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Step 4.<\/strong> Enter your IMAP email account credentials and click Convert.<\/p>\n

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Once the process is completed, a completion message will pop up on the screen, and tap the “OK” button.<\/p>\n

Watch How to Upload PST to IMAP Account<\/h3>\n