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# Expert Guide to Save Outlook on Web into PST File
Many people use Outlook .com because of its free services. Although it provides great facilities, some users want their data in PST format. Why is that and how can you export Outlook .com email to PST? We will explain everything in this article. So, to start the article, first understand the PST file.

## What is a PST File?

Personal Storage Table or **PST** is a file format of MS Outlook. It is a proprietary file only used by desktop Outlook. The file stores different types of Outlook items, like emails, contacts, calendars, and other data. It is saved in your local storage space which makes your data offline available. This is one of the major reasons why users want their **Outlook web** emails in PST. But, there are other reasons which we have mentioned below.

## Why Download Emails from Outlook .com to PST?

* Users can use the file to easily **[archive emails from Outlook Web App](https://www.recoverytools.com/blog/archive-emails-from-outlook-web-app/)**.
* If you are switching to a different device. Then, saving your data in PST helps you to move your data.
* To make your Outlook web data offline available. This option can easily save your data.
* It helps you in freeing up your Web Outlook mailbox by exporting important data into a PST file.
* Desktop Outlook offers advanced features and functions that you can take advantage of by downloading the data.

Hence, You will get many reasons to save your Outlook on the web. Now, without wasting our time, let’s go to the solutions to export your data.

### How to Export Outlook .com Email to PST File?

Unfortunately, web Outlook does not have the built-in option to **[create PST from Outlook Web Access](https://www.recoverytools.com/blog/create-pst-from-outlook-web-access/)**. So, you cannot directly export the file, but there are two indirect methods that can work. They are.

* Using Desktop Outlook
* Professional method

We will explain these two methods in the next section of the article. So, carefully follow them.

### Save Outlook on the Web into PST File [Desktop Outlook]

Users connect their Web Outlook to the desktop application. Then, they use import/export built-in features to export their data. Below are the proper steps of this method.

1. First, **run** the Outlook application on your computer.
2. Click on the **Account settings** and select the **New Account** option.
3. Enter your Outlook .com **email address and password**. Then, press the **connect** button.
4. The software automatically **syncs** your account and we are ready to export the data.
5. Go to the **File** option, then click on the Open & Export option.
6. Select the **Import/Export** button and then hit the **Export to a File** option.
7. Choose the **folder** that contains your web Outlook emails. And **save** them in the Outlook data file.

This method is free but it is lengthy and you may have issues connecting your account. If you use the next method, then you can easily save your data without any issues.

### Download Emails from Outlook .com to PST with Professional Software

In this, we use a specialized tool to convert your emails into PST format. **[Outlook Web Backup Tool](https://www.recoverytools.com/backup/outlook.com/) by RecoveryTools** is one of the best software that can help you. Here, users can completely export their account into PST or any other file format. It is easy to install and anyone can use the software whether they are from a technological background or not. To know more about the utility. Below we have provided features of the wizard.

### Advanced Features of Professional Software

* It easily saves your web Outlook data to the hard drive or your computer.
* Users can use this tool to bulk backup their Outlook .com emails.
* During the process, it preserves on-disk folder hierarchy and data integrity.
* You can download its demo version for free to save your data.
* This software is available in Windows as well as Mac OS.

#### Steps to Export Outlook .com Email to PST

1. First **download and launch** the software on your computer or laptop.
2. Enter the **web Outlook email address and password**. Then, click on the **Login** option.
3. Once it connects your account with the software. It **auto-fetches** your complete data.
4. After that, you can **preview** the data by clicking the data on the left side of the panel.
5. Now, click on the **PST** option from the Saving options.
6. You can also export selective data by using the **filter options**.
7. Click on the **Change** button to set a destination location. Then, click the **Backup** option.

#### Conclusion

In this article, we have explained two different ways to export Outlook .com email to the PST file. First, we have explained why you need Outlook on the web in PST format. Then, discuss a manual and professional software to save the emails. Both will do an easy job. However, the professional method has more features than limitations. Which makes it the better choice for downloading your data.
