How do I export emails from IBM Lotus Notes (HCL Notes) to Outlook PST format?

[Client roggessteave2427]

That's the most common migration task! Many people first try the manual method, but it has serious drawbacks.

The Manual Way (Not Recommended): The built-in Lotus Notes function only allows you to export emails to plain text or CSV files. You would then have to import that CSV file into Outlook.

• Problem: This method is terrible for data integrity. You will lose all attachments, images, text formatting (bold, italics), and important metadata like the 'To', 'Cc', and 'Bcc' fields. It's not a true migration.
  

The Best Way (Direct & Secure): For a clean, complete, and direct export, you need a specialized tool. This is where software like the eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter becomes essential. It’s designed specifically for this job.
It directly reads the entire NSF database and converts every single item—emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, and journals—into a PST file that Outlook can open immediately.

Here's how simple it is with the software:

1. Launch the eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter.
   
2. Select and add your HCL Notes NSF file(s).
   
3. Preview all your mailboxes and items to verify your data.
   
4. Click "Convert" and choose PST format. The software does the rest!
   

This method guarantees a 100% secure and complete transfer from HCL Notes to Outlook PST.

[ivyclarkharris]

Exporting emails from IBM Lotus Notes (HCL Notes) to Outlook PST can look complicated but with the correct software the procedure becomes easy. WholeClear NSF to Outlook conversion allows you to export all of your Lotus Notes emails, contacts, calendars, and folders directly into PST format with no data loss. The software is simple to use with a simple step by step interface that even beginners can understand. It preserves your folder structure and attachments so nothing is lost or misplaced. You simply need to choose your NSF files, choose PST as the output and begin the conversion. Finally all of your Lotus Notes data is safely stored in Outlook and ready to utilise immediately.