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
- Install and launch a PST viewer.
- Click Demo and click browse button to Open/Add PST File.
- Browse to the location of your .pst file.
- Load the PST file into the application.
- Browse folders such as Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts, Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks.
- 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.