485739 – Outlook: Import emails from PST file to mailbox in new Outlook for Windows

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check before: 2026-02-01

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Outlook, Windows

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

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In development

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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-19

updated:
2025-12-03

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Risk
If users attempt to import .pst files without proper preparation, there is a risk of data loss or corruption, especially if the .pst files are large or contain complex data structures.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-email-messages-from-a-pst-file-0c1c1c1b-1c1c-1c1c-1c1c-1c1c1c1c1c1

User Experience Disruption
Unprepared changes may lead to user confusion and frustration due to unexpected behaviors or errors during the import process, negatively impacting productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook-1171868

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-12-03RM ReleaseDecember CY2025February CY2026
2025-09-23RM ReleaseSeptember CY2025December CY2025
2025-05-28RM ReleaseJune CY2025September CY2025
2025-05-02RM ReleaseMay CY2025June CY2025

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