Convert EDB files to new or existing PST file and Live Exchange Server accounts. Ensure precise EDB to PST conversion, supports large mailboxes and is trusted by MVPs and admins for seamless mailbox conversion without impacting server performance.

Download the free trial version and Save 25 items per folder.

Export large-size, corrupted, or offline EDB files to PST, Live Exchange Server, and Microsoft 365.
Export primary mailboxes, archive mailboxes, and public folders from EDB to PST.
Save emails in EML, MSG, RTF, HTML, PDF, and TXT formats.

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What's new in Kernel for EDB to PST Converter？

EDB to Office 365 migration with modern authentication login.
Quick mailbox recovery from corrupt EDB files.
More flexible and user-friendly interface with additional features.
Improved security for new password-protected PST files.
Convert EDB to PST with more accuracy and precision.
Free demo to check functionality of the software.

Common scenarios to use Kernel for EDB to PST Converter

Here are some common scenarios when you can use Kernel for EDB to PST Converter tool and convert EDB to PST.

Effortless Exchange mailbox migration to PST

Suppose you're tasked with migrating crucial Exchange mailbox data from one server to another or need to recover inaccessible and corrupt EDB files. In that case, Kernel for EDB to PST Converter emerges as the reliable solution. It extracts all mailbox components from offline EDB files and converts them into corresponding Outlook PST files while preserving their original format. You can export mailboxes from Exchange Server versions, including 2019, 2016, and all previous ones.

Advanced search and comprehensive restoration

When it comes to searching or filtering specific emails or mailbox items, Kernel for EDB to PST Converter excels. It offers powerful search capabilities to help users find specific items based on subject, message body, From, To, Cc, Bcc, meta properties, folder, date, and attachments. Additionally, advanced filters allows you to include or exclude emails within specific date ranges, filter out Junk or Deleted emails during EDB to PST conversion, and even exclude emails by email address.

Export EDB to PST, Microsoft 365, Live Exchange

When you need a hassle-free migration of Exchange databases, Kernel for EDB to PST Converter simplifies the process. With multiple export options, the software allows you to export EDB to PST, Office 365 (using basic or modern authentication), and hosted Exchange. The Exchange administrators can convert multiple mailboxes with precision using automated source & destination mailbox mapping during Office 365 export. Moreover, it simplifies migration within Live Exchange Server, including primary mailboxes, archive mailboxes, and public folders migration from EDB files.

How to convert EDB files to PST?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to convert offline EDB to PST with ease:

Step 1: Download and install Kernel for EDB to PST Converter tool.

Step 2: Open the tool and select Offline EDB file as the source for conversion from the available list of sources. Click Next.

Step 3: Search your system to find EDB files and then select the specific scanning mode (Standard Scan and Deep Scan) to scan the EDB file.

Step 4: Preview the mailbox contents and then right-click on the mailbox to Export Mailboxes to PST.

Step 5: Choose whether you want to create a new PST file or convert the data to an existing one. Copy the mailboxes and then paste to the PST file in destination.

Step 6: Apply filters if needed and once the data is exported to PST, you can check the logs and conversion report.

EDB to PST Converter tool's key capabilities

Explore the software’s important capabilities to know better about its functionalities, ensuring precise and error-free Exchange EDB to PST conversion.

Recover corrupt Exchange data

Recover corrupt EDB file data, including primary mailboxes, archive mailboxes, and public folders. EDB to PST Converter scans, repairs, and presents data in a structured format for efficient accessibility.

Online Exchange mailboxes to PST

Back up on-premises user mailboxes and public folders to PST files effortlessly. Select Live Exchange Server as the source, export data to PST files, and create individual item backups in PDF, MSG, EML, RTF, and HTML formats hassle-free.

Email search

Find specific EDB emails with the Search feature of EDB to PST Converter. Search criteria include subject, message body, From, To, Cc, and Bcc. You can also refine searches based on mail properties, folders, dates, and attachments.

Export from Exchange backup

Recover data from diverse BAK files using EDB to PST Converter tool’s dedicated wizard. It allows the retrieval of data from backup files created by applications such as Symantec, VERITAS, NT Backup, and others.

Extract Exchange mailbox

Extract Exchange mailboxes from dismounted EDB databases. The software’s robust .edb mailbox extractor recovers mailboxes with emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, and more. Use filters to extract attachments to local folders selectively.

Smart scanning modes

Achieve precise EDB file recovery with two modes: Standard Scan and Deep Scan. These modes remove corruption and recover all data, including the deleted content. Feel free in selecting any mode of EDB to PST Converter, based on the severity of data corruption.

Retention of read/unread status

Preserve message status post-recovery. The EDB to PST Converter retains each message's original status, ensuring read messages stay "Read" and unread messages stay "Unread" as they were before any corruption. The tool also maintains the original folder hierarchy after repairing.

Convenient export options

EDB Converter provides multiple export options, including Copy All Mailboxes, Export Mailboxes to PST, Copy Folder, Export Messages, Extract Attachments, and split PST file. Perform these actions by copying the desired data to the destination mailbox or folder.

Detailed operation logs

Track the export and recovery processes using the operation log feature. It provides detailed information on items exported directly, exported through search, total folders exported, and single & multiple mailboxes exported to ensure accurate insights into the recovery procedure.

Simplified EDB to PST conversion

Simplify Exchange EDB data recovery and PST file export with the software's user-friendly interface. No log files are needed, and versatile methods like copy-and-paste, drag-and-drop, and PST export make conversion effortless.

Search EDB files

Use “Search” feature of convert EDB to PST free tool to easily locate your EDB files from your system’s local or network storage. Once the tool fetches EDB files, select the desired one and proceed with EDB to PST conversion.

Split PST File

Use the advanced PST split feature to securely divide and save the output file based on size. The built-in split PST files option allows you to save your EDB mailboxes in multiple PST files. This function helps to avoid issues like performance slowdown and data corruption.

What can we migrate?

Check out the list of data that one can migrate using our EDB to PST converter.

Mailboxes

Migrate mailboxes from EDB files without altering the hierarchy or structure of folders.

Email folders (Inbox, Sent Items, Outbox, Drafts, Junk emails, etc.)
Items (Emails, contacts, calendar, tasks, journals, notes, tasks, etc.)
Deleted items.

Archive mailboxes

Migrate archive mailboxes, folders, and items from EDB files without data loss.

Email folders (Inbox, Outbox, Sent items, etc.)
Items (Emails, notes, journals, etc.)
Archived and Hidden items (recoverable items, deleted messages, hidden folders)

Email Data

Migrate EDB to PST with complete email data storing all the information in them.

Message body, inline links, tables, images, UNICODE, ASCII characters.
Metadata, sender, recipients, Cc, etc.
Soft deleted mailboxes, corrupt or dismounted data.

Email attachments

Migrate all types of email attachments (single/multiple) supported by Exchange Server.

MS Office items like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
Images, PDFs, databases.
Executable files.

Public folders

Migrate legacy and modern public folders from EDB to Office 365, along with all their content.

Emails, contacts, calendar, etc.
Notes, Journals, documents.
Tasks, appointments, shared items.

Kernel for EDB to PST tool FAQs

Find solutions to some frequently asked questions that most of our users ask while using EDB converter.

Are deleted mailboxes recoverable from my EDB with your free EDB to PST software?

Yes. The deleted mailboxes can be recovered using the software. After scanning your EDB file, the tool displays all mailboxes, including deleted ones. However, recovery depends on the retention period and dismounting of the EDB file.

I have lost my archive mailboxes from the Exchange Server; can this tool recover the mailboxes from the EDB file?

When a mailbox is deleted from the Exchange server, it remains in the EDB files until the retention period expires. The EDB to PST converter can recover any deleted mailbox from these EDB files.

I have lost the Log file of my exchange database. Does this EDB to PST free tool need the log file to recover mailbox items?

Our EDB Converter doesn’t require the log file to recover mailbox items and convert EDB files. Its robust algorithm allows it to retrieve items from the EDB file directly.

Can I make a backup of my Live Exchange Mailbox to PST file? Where can I select the Live Mailboxes in your software?

Yes. You can create backups of both Live Exchange and Microsoft 365 mailboxes to PST files. Here's how to connect to both sources:

Step 1: Launch the software:

Step 2: Select the Live Exchange or Office 365 option from the source:

# After selecting Live Exchange click Next:	# After selecting Office 365 click Next:
Here, you can select Multiple Mailboxes (with an admin user) or a Single mailbox.	Here, you can select Multiple Mailboxes (with a Global admin user) or a Single mailbox.
Enter the Exchange IP address or Exchange Name followed by the username (admin user for multiple mailboxes/public folder & specific user ID for single/archive mailboxes).	Enter the Microsoft 365 mailbox ID (Global admin user for multiple mailboxes/public folder & specific user ID for archive/ single mailbox).

Step 3: Your mailbox(es) will be connected to Source.

Step 4: Choose the Mailbox and select Export to PST files.

Does this EDB file converter supports Exchange Server migration?

Yes, you can use this tool to convert Exchange EDB to PST as well as migrate Exchange Server.

Will this tool support an inaccessible file for EDB to PST migration?

Yes, you can use our best EDB to PST converter to extract mailbox from EDB (healthy and inaccessible/ damaged).

Do I need to install Outlook on my PC to convert Exchange EDB to PST?

Use Kernel for EDB to PST converter to effortlessly extract EDB to PST with or without Outlook application installed on your PC. There will be no obstacles in the conversion process even if there’s no Outlook on your system you’re using for the migration.

What does the trial version EDB to PST converter offers?

Using the free EDB to PST converter, you can extract EDB to PST and save 25 items per folder for free. To convert the whole mailbox, you can purchase the full version and upgrade from EDB to PST Converter free.

Does the tool have any data loss risk?

No. The advanced algorithms of EDB Converter eliminate any data loss risk and make sure you recover complete data. The dual scanning mode helps users to deeply scan, repair, and convert EDB file to PST without any information loss.

How to backup Exchange Server database?

You can use the Windows Server Backup to take a complete backup of your Exchange Server. Another way to is to convert EDB to PST and save the Exchange mailbox data locally on your system.

What is the use of ESEUTIL command in Exchange Server?

The ESEUTIL command is used to perform various operations on the Exchange database, like integrity check (ESEUTIL /g), database defragmentation (ESEUTIL /d), database repair (ESEUTIL /p), and restoring the Exchange mailbox or database with ESEUTIL /r command.

Can the tool help with database consistency issues?

Yes, it can. The consistency issues in Exchange database can arise due to damage in the EDB file. Kernel for EDB to PST conversion software allows users to convert, repair & recover EDB files of any size. The tool can easily fix any inconsistency within the database file.

How to reduce the size of the Exchange database file?

Increased database size, if left unattended, can lead to issues like slow database performance, difficulty in backup, problem with database dismount, etc. The best way to reduce the EDB file size is to convert EDB file to PST and save the mails, attachments, and other mailbox items in your local system. After that, remove the converted items from the Exchange database.

Where can I find my EDB file?

Location of the Exchange EDB file varies with the Exchange Server version. You can use the PowerShell command Get-MailboxDatabase -Status | Select-Object "edbfilepath" to get the exact location of the Exchange database file in your system.

How to extract mailboxes from the EDB file?

You can export a mailbox from Exchange Server using the Exchange Admin Center (EAC). Steps to do so are:

Go to EAC and click on “recipients” from the left menu bar.
Click on “mailboxes” tab.
Select the mailbox and click on the three-dot icon.
Click on the option “Export to a PST file”.

How to access EDB mailboxes without Exchange Server?

To access an EDB file, you can use an EDB file viewer tool. Alternatively, you can use the Kernel EDB to PST converter tool and save your Exchange mails into PST format. Then, you can open the PST file in Outlook.

Kernel for EDB to PST Converter

prerequisites & recommendations

About Software

Version: 25.0

Release Date: Oct 2025

License Type: Corporate, & Technician

Version Support

MS Exchange Server: 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, 5.5 and 5.0

MS Outlook: Office 365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2000, 98 and 97

Virtual Environments: - VMware® Server 1.0x, 2.x, VMware® Workstation v6.0x for Windows, Microsoft® Virtual PC 2007, VMware® ESX 4.0, ESXi

System Requirements

Hard Disk: 500 MB of free disk space

Memory: 2 GB Minimum

Processor: Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent

Operating System: Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, and older versions

Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003 OS

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