How to convert GroupWise archive to Outlook PST
Published: 2023-09-01 04:41:45

Micro GroupWise by Novell has been one of the most sought-after email platforms available out there. The software is great for businesses and individuals alike. The software is brimmed with features and is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Moreover, the accessibility it delivers with its webmail services is one of the best ways to stay connected with your teammates. 

## Migration To MS Outlook

There might be times when you would require [migrating from GroupWise to MS Outlook](https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/export-email-contacts-calendars-groupwise-outlook-pst/). Why, you ask? Well, MS Outlook is surely a better platform than GroupWise with its better functionality and performance. Some other benefits that MS Outlook delivers include:

• Microsoft Outlook is a single-package tool with email, contacts, journals, and other features. 
• The interface is one of the easiest to use in the market. 
• It also provides better flexibility with its mobility services which encompasses tablet and mobile devices.

The list is endless. So, what can you do to take advantage of these features? The answer is simple. You can migrate your mailbox using either the manual mode or a more professional tool which we might tell you about later. 

## Migrating Your GroupWise Using Manual Method

You can migrate your email data using the various export options that GroupWise delivers. You can use the Import Export Wizard to export the mailbox data and save those in the form of a text file. This file can then be imported into other platforms. Now, you can access the data according to your requirements. 

Below are the steps to follow to migrate your data:

•  Start GroupWise either from the Shortcut created on the desktop or from the Start Menu. 
•  From the left side of the GroupWise email client, choose the Inbox option.
• From the Inbox, choose the email you want to export. The chosen email will be highlighted as a result of this. If you want to export several GroupWise email messages, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the emails you want to export.
• Next, right-click on the chosen email messages and choose Save As. This will open a configuration window.
• Select HTML Message from the format choices to save the specified email messages. After choosing the Save As format, you must save the result file at the place you choose.
• From the Save interface's drop-down menu, choose Save to Disc and tick the 'Report file name conflicts' box.
• You can now save the exported files to the current directory by clicking the Browse button next to the 'GroupWise Directory' text box in the Save window and then navigating to the appropriate place in the current directory.
• Now, save your files using the "Save" tab and save them in the desired location.

## Migrating Your Data Like A Professional

As you would have noticed, the manual method requires you to have some amount of technical knowledge while taking lots of effort and time. Moreover, if something gets wrong, you will end up losing your data. Also, MS Outlook sometimes freezes when you are moving large amounts of emails. 


![Figure 1: Stellar Converter for GroupWise](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ie4wmxadcrtv172fvsbp.png)

You can avoid this situation by using a more professional way with Stellar Converter for GroupWise. The tool is a one-stop solution to your migration problems as it provides the export of not only your emails but also the attachments, documents, calendars, and other information linked with your GroupWise mailbox. The tool is compatible with most of the versions of GroupWise, be it 2018, 2014, 2012 and even 6.5 or 6. Other than that, you can also export this data into other file formats such as PST, MSG, EML, RTF, PDF & HTML. 

Follow the below steps to convert your GroupWise mailbox data into PST format:

• Start Stellar Converter for GroupWise. 

![Figure 2: Enter Credentials](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ag6cn5trdnrfworj1wj2.png)

• Choose the mode of conversions such as Online, Remore, Caching and Archive mailbox to OST , Fill in the relevant information in Connect to GroupWise Server, then click OK.
• The application will begin scanning things in your GroupWise inbox.
• A preview of the complete converted mailbox is shown by the.


![Figure 3: File preview](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6zfa7xzc9era8ttgnym8.png)
• To save the converted mailbox items, go to the Home menu and choose Save Converter Mailbox.


![Figure 4: Save Files](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/iholswnqa44v8ydf3g3r.png)

• Select PST as the Save Option in the Save As box. Select the place where you wish to save the converted file by clicking Next.

## Why Use Stellar Converter For GroupWise?

Well, the answer is simple: "To easily convert the files quickly without the danger of losing your data." But wait! There's more to it. The application is brimmed with features that just make the whole process a lot smoother and more professional. Some of these are:

• Software provides four modes of conversion, Online Mailbox to PST, Remote mailbox to PST, Caching mailbox to PST, Archive mailbox to PST. 
• Advanced filters let you select files that you require based on the dates, senders, and other criteria. 
• The log report feature provides you with a detailed report of your conversion, including the time taken to convert.
• Various conversion formats include EML, MSG, PDF, PST, and others. 
• The file preview feature helps you to preview your converted files to ensure that the conversion is accurate and you are getting desired results. 
• The "Find Files" feature saves you a lot of time because now you would not be fishing out for the files that you require as it would literally find the file for you. 
• The ability to maintain the folder hierarchy is surely one of the abilities that come in handy when you are converting a large number of files. 
• The Technician version of Stellar Converter for GroupWise also helps you convert files from GroupWise 2018. 

## Final Words

If you are looking to convert your GroupWise archive to PST format, then the Stellar Converter for GroupWise is surely the tool you should go forward with. The tool is available in Corporate and Technician versions which are $199 and $399, respectively. You can also use the platform in its demo version, which provides the conversion of 10 files for free, but to save those files, you would require an activation key. 
Overall the performance of the software is fast and reliable compared to the manual method, which is pretty unsafe when you are trying to convert a large batch of files. [Download Stellar Converter for GroupWise](https://www.stellarinfo.com/email-tools/groupwise-to-pst-converter/buy-now.php) for free and make your migration from GroupWise to MS Outlook pretty easy.