Easily Convert MS Exchange Database Files Using Stellar Converter for EDB

Recently, I have been requested to try a very useful EDB converter tool from Stellar – a company which provides the popular data recovery software for Windows users. I noticed that my fellow MVPs have also tested and reviewed this software. So, I also decided to try it.

Stellar Converter for EDB is a powerful program that can be used to perform several operations on MS Exchange database files, i.e., EDB files. It can convert offline or hosted EDB files into PST files. It can extract mailboxes without dismounting the database. With the help of this software, you can export single or multiple mailboxes.

Using this program, you can convert large EDB files into PSTs and export offline EDB files and public folders to live Exchange or Office 365.

It supports almost all newer as well as older versions of Exchange Server, such as 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, and 5.5.

This tool can be very handy for MS Exchange administrators.

Features List

Following are the key features of Stellar Converter for EDB:

• Converts mailboxes from MS Exchange database files into PST.
• Allows you to convert Online and Offline Exchange database (EDB) into PST.
• Provides preview of mailbox items, such as Emails, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Attachments, Sent Items, Journal, etc.
• Exports EDB files to live Exchange Server, Public Folder, and Microsoft Office 365 or saves in PST, MSG, EML, RTF, PDF and HTML.
• Supports parallel saving of multiple mailboxes on live Exchange Server, Office 365, and in PST for faster results.
• Provides the option to select and convert only the mailboxes that you require.
• Allows to set mailbox priority as per importance while saving.
• Provides the option to search for required mails and to filter the scanned results before saving.
• Supports conversion of archived mailboxes in EDB.
• Supports offline conversion of PUB.EDB.
• Supports dial tone recovery.
• Converts a pre-scanned EDB file anytime.
• Create mailbox while performing mailbox migration.
• Support for exporting Exchange contacts to CSV.
• Converts Unicode EDB files.
• Supports Auto Split of Folders.
• Supports Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007.
• Supports Microsoft Exchange Server 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000 and 5.
• Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008.

System Requirements

Following are the minimum system requirements to use the software:

• Processor: Intel compatible (x86, x64)
• Operating System: Windows 7 or later, Windows Server 2008 or later
• Memory: 4 GB (minimum), 8 GB (recommended)
• Hard Disk: 250 MB of free space
• MS Outlook: Outlook 2007 or later

How to Use Stellar Converter for EDB?

After installing the software, when you launch it, it displays the wizard like interface to select whether you want to convert mailboxes of hosted MS Exchange Server or an offline locally stored EDB file.

Select the desired option and the program will ask you to select the offline EDB file or online mailbox using its Ribbon UI.

At last, you’ll get several options to perform the desired operation, such as export to live Exchange, export to Office 365, save as PST, export to public folder, and save in other formats.

Select the desired option and it will convert the file within a few minutes.

The program is easy-to-use and comes with ribbon UI which helps in selecting options easily and quickly.

Test Scenarios

We are selecting the Offline EDB option. Now, let’s check the software in different scenarios.

Export to PST (Score 4.6/5)

For converting mailboxes into PST, select the ‘Save as PST’ option.

It will list all the mailboxes available in the selected EDB file. You can change the priority according to your need, using the priority column. You can also search a particular mailbox using the ‘Search’ option.

Here, you can see the saving process of mailboxes. You can remove any mailbox or also stop full saving process from this window. At last, you will get final saving option.

Export to Live Exchange (Score 4.8/5)

For exporting mailboxes to live Exchange, select the ‘Export to Live Exchange’ option.

Enter login details of configured Outlook profile with admin rights, provide DC credentials, and then click ‘Next’ to proceed.

Here, you can check the list of mapped and unmapped mailboxes. You can edit destination mailbox using ‘Edit’ option.

Here, you can see the saving process of mailboxes. At last, you will get final saving option.

Export to Office 365 (Score 4.5/5)

This process is same as exporting to Live Exchange. You only need to select the Export to Office 365 option.

Other Formats (Score 4.6/5)

Here you can check other saving options.

Improvements

• The software should have split PST option. If there is a large EDB file and user wants to split it into various PSTs, they can do it.
• If the software can export from Office 365, it would be great.

Download Link

Stellar Converter for EDB is available as a free download but to unlock all features, you’ll need to purchase the full version.

You can download the free and paid versions using following link:

Stellar Converter for EDB

Verdict

Stellar Converter for EDB gets impressive scores in test scenarios, like export Exchange EDB to PST, Live Exchange or Office 365. The software offers various useful features for Exchange Admins. There are several versions of this software. The lowest version offers 50 mailboxes conversion in $299 and Toolkit version offers unlimited mailbox conversion with combination of 5 tools. Users can pick the version according to their needs. However, it doesn’t offer free items export in demo version. The overall rating is 4.6 out of 5. I have suggested some improvements. If these can be added in next version, I would like to review that version.