In this article, we will see what is the EDB file, types of different EDB files, When is the EDB file created by Exchange Server, and how to Convert EDB file to PST format manually? Because it is very necessary to clear every aspect for easy EDB to PST conversion. If you read this article carefully, then definitely your problem will be resolved.<\/p>\n
EDB file means Exchange database file used by Exchange Server to store mailbox data like Email, Contacts, Calendar, and Notes. Here, the extensible storage engine works continuously to create a persistent database for easy access and retrieval purpose.<\/p>\n
Type of different EDB files<\/strong><\/p>\n Priv.edb:<\/strong> When between two users communication occurs, then Priv.edb file is created by the Exchange server.<\/p>\n Pub.edb:<\/strong>\u00a0The Pub.edb file is created by Exchange Server when one user communicates or delivers a message in a public group.<\/p>\n STM file:<\/strong>\u00a0STM file means streaming database file created for storing media content separately before the Exchange Server 2007.<\/p>\n Public Folder Database.edb:<\/strong> The Public Folder Database .edb file is a replacement for the Pub.edb file in Exchange Server 2007 onwards.<\/p>\n Mailbox Database.edb:<\/strong>\u00a0The Mailbox Database.edb file is also a replacement for the Priv.edb file in Exchange Server 2007 onwards.<\/p>\n Drive C:\\Program Files\\Exchsrvr\\MDBDATA\\Pub1.edb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Public Folder Database.edb<\/td>\n C:\\Program\\Files\\Microsoft\\Exchange Server\\Mailbox\\First Storage Group\\Public Folder Database.edb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Public Folder Database.edb<\/td>\n C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft\\Exchange Server\\V14\\Public Folder Database\\Public Folder Database.edb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Note:<\/strong>\u00a0After Exchange server 2010, only one Mailbox Database.edb file is created.<\/p>\n Before starting the EDB to PST conversion process, please identify the appropriate EDB file type and the location which belongs to your exchange Sever.<\/p>\n There are two manual methods available to convert EDB to PST format. So, to convert the Exchange EDB file to PST format, follow the mentioned step carefully.<\/p>\n Method 1: By using the Exchange admin center:<\/strong><\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a new shared folder to save converted PST files. Then assign the Full Access Permission to this shared folder.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Open\u00a0Exchange Admin Center<\/strong>\u00a0and enter your login details.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Then click on\u00a0Permissions<\/strong>\u00a0Tab >>\u00a0Recipient Management<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Add<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Mailbox Import Export Role<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Add<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Add mailbox to be exported and assign\u00a0Import Export<\/strong>\u00a0permissions to this mailbox.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Then, click on\u00a0Recipient<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Mailboxes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 6:<\/strong> Select the mailbox that you want to migrate from EDB to PST format >> Right-click on this folder >> Export to a PST file<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Next<\/strong> >> Select the Destination Path >>\u00a0Next<\/strong>\u00a0>>\u00a0Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Open the\u00a0ExMerge<\/strong>\u00a0application and click on the\u00a0Next<\/strong> button for doing EDB to PST conversion.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Now, choose\u00a0Extract or Import (Two Step Procedure)<\/strong> and click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Select\u00a0Step 1: Extract data from an Exchange Server Mailbox<\/strong> and tap\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 4:<\/strong> Enter your exchange server credential details and click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/strong> Now a window will open with the name of Data Selection Criteria >> choose\u00a0Import Procedure<\/strong>\u00a0tab >> and click on\u00a0Archive data to target store<\/strong>\u00a0>> tap on\u00a0OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Then select the mailboxes to be migrated into the PST format and click on the\u00a0Next<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n Step 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Now select the destination path and click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 8:<\/strong>\u00a0At last, click on the\u00a0Finish<\/strong>\u00a0button once the export process is finished.<\/p>\n MailsSoftware EDB to PST converter is the best EDB to PST converter software to convert Exchange EDB files to PST format with maintaining all folder hierarchy and email properties. This application has an all-advanced option that helps you successfully EDB to PST conversion.<\/p>\n The beneficial features of this EDB converter software are:<\/strong><\/p>\n Convert EDB to PST file using\u00a0<\/strong>MailsSoftware EDB to PST Converter<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on\u00a0Add EDB<\/strong>\u00a0button to select the EDB file to repair & convert EDB to PST.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong> Now, the system will generate all mailboxes and their data previews. Then, choose the\u00a0Export Multiple<\/strong>\u00a0option and click on the\u00a0Outlook PST<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong> In the new pop window, choose the required mailbox to be converted from EDB to PST. And click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 4:<\/strong> Then click on the browse button to select the destination path under the\u00a0Select Folder<\/strong>\u00a0section and click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/strong> Apply a filter on a database for shorting the important EDB file data. It is not required if you want to export all mailbox data. Then again, click on\u00a0Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Now, converting EDB to PST file format process will start. Once EDB to PST conversion is complete, click on the\u00a0Finish\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n Use demo version:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.mailssoftware.org\/dl\/edb-to-pst-converter.zip\/<\/a><\/p>\n First of all, I want to thank you all for reading this article. All the methods discussed in this post are applicable at the ground level related to EDB file to PST conversion. I have mentioned here two manual methods as well as an automatic tool because manual methods mostly do not give the desired results and have many drawbacks for which this automated tool would be perfect.<\/p>\n A demo version of this tool is also available under which 50 items can be successfully exported to Outlook PST format.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>How to Convert Microsoft .OST to .PST File in Outlook 2019<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Top 3 Free OST Viewer Tool to View Offline OST Files<\/em><\/a>When is the EDB file created by Exchange Server?<\/h2>\n
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\n Exchange Server<\/strong><\/td>\n Supported EDB file\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Exchange\u00a0Server 2000\u00a0And 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n Priv.edb, Pub.edb, STM file<\/td>\n Drive C:\\Program Files\\Exchsrvr\\MDBDATA\\Priv1.edb<\/p>\n \n Exchange\u00a0Server 2007<\/strong><\/td>\n Mailbox Database.edb,<\/p>\n C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft\\Exchange Server\\Mailbox\\First Storage Group\\Mailbox Database.edb<\/p>\n \n Exchange Server 2010<\/strong><\/td>\n Mailbox Database.edb,<\/p>\n C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft\\Exchange Server\\V14\\Mailbox Database\\Mailbox Database.edb<\/p>\n \n Exchange Server 2013\/2016\/2019<\/strong><\/td>\n Mailbox Database.edb<\/td>\n C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft\\Exchange Server\\V15\\Mailbox\\Mailbox database name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n How to Convert EDB file to PST format manually?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Method 2: By Using Microsoft EXMerge Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Third-party app for converting EDB files to PST format<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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