Outlook Express has a slightly different procedure, but very straightforward also. If you’re still running Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP, then you may be using Outlook Express. The only difference is the PST file is now called an Outlook Data File rather than the Personal Folder File.
In the left-hand menu, click on Advanced and then scroll down until you see Export.Īt this point, you’ll get the same Import and Export Wizard dialog that is shown in the above procedure for Outlook 2007. First open Outlook and click on File and then Options. The interface in Outlook 20 is a bit different, so getting to the Export to a file screen requires a different set of clicks. After that, click Finish and you’re done! Export Contacts from Outlook 2010, 2013 If not, just leave the fields blank and click OK. You might also be asked if you want to add a password in order to protect the PST file. Make sure to browse to some other location as Microsoft defaults to a hidden folder. If you have created other contact folders inside the main contact folder, be sure to check off the Include subfolders box.Ĭlick Next and then choose the location for your backup file. Click on Contacts since we want to export Outlook contacts only. Now you’ll get a list of all of your folders, including the Inbox, Calendar, RSS feeds, etc. I prefer to export it out as a PST file so that it can easily be imported into another version of Outlook. Now just drag it onto the actual File menu and drop it.įrom the list, choose Export to a file and then click Next.įrom the list, choose Personal Folder file (.pst). Scroll down the list until you find the Import/Export command towards the bottom of the list. On the Commands tab, click on File under categories. You can do this by clicking on View, then Toolbars and then Customize.