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Yes, you can convert NSF files to PST in 2025 without having Microsoft Outlook installed on your system. This is achieved using specialized, third-party NSF to PST converter tools that are designed to function as standalone applications.
These programs do not rely on MS Outlook's MAPI profile or installation files to create a PST. Instead, they are built to directly read and interpret the data structure of an HCL/Lotus Notes NSF file and then write a new, correctly formatted PST file from scratch. This capability is a key feature highlighted by many modern converters, allowing for flexible migration workflows on servers or dedicated processing machines where Outlook is not present.
Look for tools that explicitly advertise "no Outlook installation required." Many also offer features like batch conversion, data previews within the tool itself, and preservation of folder hierarchy and metadata, making the process seamless even without the target email client being available.
These programs do not rely on MS Outlook's MAPI profile or installation files to create a PST. Instead, they are built to directly read and interpret the data structure of an HCL/Lotus Notes NSF file and then write a new, correctly formatted PST file from scratch. This capability is a key feature highlighted by many modern converters, allowing for flexible migration workflows on servers or dedicated processing machines where Outlook is not present.
Look for tools that explicitly advertise "no Outlook installation required." Many also offer features like batch conversion, data previews within the tool itself, and preservation of folder hierarchy and metadata, making the process seamless even without the target email client being available.