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How to export a calendar from Outlook as a .pst file?

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Need to back up your Outlook calendar or share it with others? Exporting your calendar data as a .pst file is an effective solution. This detailed guide will walk you through the process of exporting your Outlook calendar, helping you securely save or transfer your schedule. Whether you’re moving to a new computer or just keeping a backup for security, this tutorial ensures you can manage and preserve your calendar information with ease.


Step 1: Open the "Import and Export" dialog box:

Click the "File" > "Open & Export" > "Import/Export".

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Step 2: In the "Import and Export Wizard" dialog box, please select and highlight the "Export to a file", and then click the "Next" button.

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Step 3: In the "Export to a File" dialog box, please select and highlight the "Outlook Data File (.pst)", and then click the "Next" button.

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Step 4: In the "Export Outlook Data File" dialog box:

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  • Select and highlight the calendar folder that you want to export. In our example, we select the calendar folder of "Ta-Kelly".
  • Uncheck the "Include sub folders" option.
  • Click the "Next" button.

Step 5: In the "Export Outlook Data File" dialog box:

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  • Click the "Browse" button. In the Open Outlook Data File dialog box, select and open a folder to save this exported file, enter a name in the "File name:" box, and click the "OK" button.
  • Check the "Do not export duplicate items" option if you want to avoid creating duplicate items when exporting.
  • Click the "Finish" button.

Step 6: Then the "Create Outlook Data File" dialog box comes out:

  • If you do not want to add a password for the exported file, just click the "OK" button without entering any passwords.
  • If you want to add a password for the exported file, please enter a password in both the "Password:" box and the "Verify Password:" box, then click the "OK" button.

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Note: You will export the selected calendar data as an Outlook .pst file, but the exported calendar still exists in Microsoft Outlook.

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