Outlook is commonly used by individuals and businesses, but accessing a PST file is not possible if a user does not have Outlook. If you want to open and read a PST file without installing Microsoft Outlook, you can use a dedicated PST viewer.

For a simple, user-friendly option, MailsDaddy Free PST Viewer can let you access PST mailbox data without requiring Outlook. This is a GUI-based program to desire open ANSI and Unicode PST file in a few clicks. User can also upgrade the solution in pro version and export PST data into various file formats like EML, MSG, HTML, MHTML, PDF etc.

How to open a PST file without Outlook

  1. Install and launch a PST viewer.
  2. Click Demo and click browse button to Open/Add PST File.
  3. Browse to the location of your .pst file.
  4. Load the PST file into the application.
  5. Browse folders such as Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts, Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks.
  6. Select an email to preview its message content and attachments.

Why use a PST Viewer?

A dedicated viewer is useful when:

  • Microsoft Outlook isn't installed on the computer.
  • You only need to view PST emails and attachments.
  • You don't want to configure an Outlook account.
  • You need to inspect an old or archived PST file.

If the PST is corrupted, password-protected, you can try MailsDaddy PST repair tool. This is the easiest way to fix corrupted PST in a few simple click.