Highly recommended tool to preview Outlook PST content

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View and access entire mailbox content of both corrupt and healthy PST files without Outlook. The PST Viewer software opens password-protected PST files and supports files created from various Outlook versions. Also, it provides a clear preview of emails and other mailbox items.

Download absolutely free software and preview PST emails free.

Open corrupt PST files after scanning them thoroughly.

Enlist all original folders from the PST file.

Show preview of email, contacts, calendar, tasks, journals, notes, etc.

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Know about the exclusive features and functionalities of the software, which allows users to view corrupt/healthy PST files with ease.

Open PST file without Outlook If you do not have Outlook, the Kernel Outlook PST Viewer tool is the best application to access and view PST file data. Unlike Outlook, it needs minimum system requirements and is easily portable. You can download it on any system and open PST files without Outlook.

Open corrupt PST files With PST Viewer tool, you can open both healthy and corrupt PST files. There’s no need to repair a corrupt PST file before viewing its content. The tool automatically scans and fixes corruption, ensuring users can access PST content without any hassle.

Open password-protected files Preview password-protected PST files with the software's comprehensive scan feature. This feature scans the file and provides a complete mailbox preview. It supports all complexities related to a password in a PST file and allows you to view the mailbox content.

View every item in the PST file With the software, opening all items in a PST file is a breeze. It effectively processes all the items, making each one, along with its content, visible on your screen. Whether it's notes, calendar events, tasks, contacts, journals, or attachments, you can easily explore and open them all.

Single or multiple file(s) selection You get the flexibility to open Single File or Open Multiple File(s) options. It will save you from repeating the process when accessing a different PST file. Adding and removing files from the multiple-file functionality is also available.

No file size limitation Be it a small-sized PST or a large PST, the tool can process all of them without any issues. The process is smooth and quick; even with a large PST, your operations won't cause lag or slowdown.

Search specific items with ‘Find’ option Enhance your search experience with the tool's Find option, allowing users to locate specific items within the list. Benefit from this feature when dealing with many items; click on the Find button and search for your desired items by specifying the criteria.

Provide an HTML list of emails in the PST The tool provides a detailed list of emails from all your PST files. When you add a PST and proceed with it, at the time of preview, you will see an ‘e’ icon on the top of the screen; click there, and a detailed HTML list will open in your browser.

Generate file analysis report The software generates comprehensive file analysis reports, which include the details of the PST, such as Interaction between users, Total item types, & Mail flow density (by date/senders). It allows you to analyze the content of the PST files quickly.

Cost nothing to your pocket The most exciting feature of this open-source PST viewer is that it is free and costs nothing to your pocket. If you want to benefit from the tool, you need to download it from the website, and you are ready to use it.

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Additional Benefits

The software is absolutely free to download and comes with additional benefits which helps in viewing the PST files content.

Effective enough to open files created using any MS Outlook version, including 2019.
Support both ANSI and Unicode formats of PST files.
Integrated with an interactive user interface, so no technical expertise is required to operate the software.
Facilitate users to view the password-protected files even if the password is unknown.
Generate file analysis report highlighting details of item types, including email, contacts, notes, mail flow density as per data or sender, etc.
Display all the email folders such as Inbox, Drafts, Outbox, Sent Items, and more in the same way as seen in MS Outlook.
Open files that got corrupted due to the 2GB file size issue.
Allows easy copy and print of TXT and HTML emails successfully.

Kernel Outlook PST Viewer

Kernel for Outlook PST Viewer provides a standalone platform for opening PST files, and it does not require the installation of MS Outlook on the computer system.

The software lets users view Emails, Notes, Contacts, Drafts, Calendar Items, and so on enclosed in the PST file similar to those seen in MS Outlook.

The main feature of this software is that it consists of a built-in Search option that helps locate the PST files on the computer system. This Search option is beneficial in case the user forgets the location of the file.

The software Kernel for Outlook PST Viewer only opens the PST file and does not let users save the PST file items. Also, it does not repair the corrupted files. Use the Kernel for Outlook PST Repair to repair the corrupted PST files and save the items of PST files.

The software provides an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, self-descriptive, user-friendly graphical interface such that no technical expertise is required to operate the software.

To view the data of PST files, follow the steps given below:

Firstly, download the software Kernel for Outlook PST Viewer.
Install the software by following the step-by-step instructions given in the software installation wizard.
After installing the software, launch it and browse the PST file you want to open.
Locate the PST file to be opened by the user.
Within a minute, the user will be able to see the contents of the PST file in the same hierarchy as in MS Office Outlook.

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Frequently asked questions

How to open a PST file with the Kernel PST Viewer tool?

Here are the steps to open the .pst file:

Install the software and launch it.
Now, you will see two options for source PST: open a single PST file and open multiple PST files.
You can select any option that fits your needs.
Find the PST file in the drive if you are not able to locate the file.
Browse and select the PST file and click next.
After scanning the file, you will see all the email data in the preview.
You can see all the folder hierarchy and their respective items, including Mails, Contacts, Contact Groups, Calendars, Tasks, Notes, Journals, etc.
Click on any item and read its content.

Does Kernel Outlook PST Viewer display the calendars and deleted items?

Yes! Kernel Outlook PST Viewer lets you preview the Calendars, deleted items, etc. Its advanced scan algorithm facilitates the easy extraction of deleted email items and contacts.

What is the use of the Find icon embedded in the software’s menu bar?

The Find functionality is integrated with email meta-data options, which allows you to configure parameters, like To, From, Subject, Received before, Received after, and Message, which has attachments, for extracting emails that confirm the specified parameters.

How many PST files does the software display in a single attempt?

The Kernel Outlook PST Viewer software is incorporated with an alternative to upload and preview multiple PST files in a single processing cycle. You can select the Open Multiple File(s) option to input various PST files to obtain a detailed preview of all mailboxes in a single preview window.

Can I recover the deleted emails using this software, or do I need a different software for it?

The deleted emails are shown in red color; you can view them but cannot recover and save them on your system.
Yes, for the recovery, you need to go for the upgraded version of the tool, Kernel Outlook PST Repair.

Is it possible to view corrupt PST files through Kernel Outlook PST Viewer? Can I restore all corrupt PST files with it?

Yes, the software is incorporated with advanced QFSCI algorithms that allow you to access the damaged PST files and display all the accessible PST folders in the hierarchical structure. However, the software only provides you a preview of PST email items but not the saving options. If you want to save the PST results, then you need to purchase the Kernel for Outlook PST Repair.

Will the hierarchy of the data remain intact?

Yes, the software lets you view all your data, maintaining the actual hierarchy.

How secure is the software?

The Software is 100% safe and does not tamper with any of your data used in this process.

Does Outlook create PST files automatically?

When the user connects an account in Outlook, the application automatically generates a PST file to accommodate the mailbox's folders. This file is stored at a default location on the user's computer.

How long do permanently deleted emails stay in Outlook?

When you delete an item in Outlook, it goes to a separate folder, ‘Deleted Items,’ and stays there for 14 days. You can change the retention settings for up to 30 days.