Accessing email data stored in a Personal Storage Table (.pst) file is possible even without Microsoft Outlook. This involves utilizing alternative software applications or methods capable of parsing and displaying the information contained within the file format. These programs allow users to view emails, contacts, calendar entries, and other items typically accessible through Outlook.
Circumventing the need for Outlook offers several advantages. It can be crucial for users who do not have a Microsoft Office license, are migrating away from the Outlook ecosystem, or are seeking to extract data from a corrupted or orphaned .pst file. Historically, accessing such data required Outlook, but now a range of third-party tools and techniques provides greater flexibility and control over .pst file management.
