PST to CSV Converter Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about licensing, system compatibility, standalone file processing, and migration steps for PST to CSV Converter.
Q Can I convert PST files to CSV without installing Microsoft Outlook?
Yes. Prism PST to CSV Converter features an autonomous B-Tree parser that extracts email data directly from PST files without requiring Outlook, MAPI DLLs, or Exchange Server.
Q Will multi-line email bodies break spreadsheet rows when opened in Excel?
No. The converter adheres strictly to the RFC 4180 CSV standard. Multi-line email messages, quotes, and commas are properly enclosed in quotation marks, ensuring that every email maps to exactly one spreadsheet row in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Q How are email attachments handled during CSV export?
Because CSV is a flat text format, attachments are extracted to an organized companion folder next to your CSV file. The CSV spreadsheet includes an Attachments column listing each file name, file size, and disk path.
Q Can I choose which columns are exported to the CSV spreadsheet?
Yes. In Step 4 CSV Setup, you can toggle individual columns including Subject, From Name, From Address, To, CC, BCC, Sent Date, Received Date, Message Body, and Attachment List, or choose from fast presets (All, Standard, Minimal).
Q Are international languages and non-English characters preserved?
Yes. The converter outputs UTF-8 files with Byte Order Mark (BOM) by default, ensuring languages like Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, and Hindi render accurately in Microsoft Excel without character corruption.
Q What delimiters can I use for exporting?
You can select standard Comma (,), Semicolon (;) for European regional Excel settings, Tab (\t) for TSV files, or Pipe (|) for high-speed SQL database imports.
Q What happens if my conversion process is interrupted?
The integrated SQLite transaction checkpointing records every processed message in the migration_progress table. When you restart the application, the Resume Center will automatically detect incomplete sessions and continue from where it stopped without duplicating records.
Q Can I evaluate PST to CSV Converter before purchasing a license?
Yes. You can download the free evaluation version of PST to CSV Converter to inspect your data hierarchy and convert up to 50 items per folder to verify formatting and metadata fidelity before buying.
Q How will I receive my license key after purchasing?
Following successful payment, your digital license key is delivered to your billing email address. If you need your key resent or require assistance with activation, you can contact our team anytime via our Contact Support page.
Q What is the refund policy for PST to CSV Converter?
We provide free evaluation versions for all tools so you can test compatibility and conversion fidelity on your own data before buying. If you encounter a verified technical limitation or defect that our engineering support team cannot resolve, purchases are covered under the terms detailed on our Refund Policy page.
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