Powerful solution to directly import OST file to Hotmail (Outlook.com)
⚙ 100% Standalone Utility: Migrate Outlook Offline Storage Table file (.ost). mailboxes to Outlook.com / Hotmail webmail account. without installing or configuring Microsoft’s desktop email app. Standalone Softaken tools can run without Outlook installed..
Key Features at One Glance
How to Access Hotmail Account with Third Party Apps or Software?
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo imports 10 emails per folder from OST to Hotmail. No Outlook required.
Load offline OST mail, sign in with OAuth / App Password credentials, and upload directly to Hotmail — no Outlook or Exchange required.
Import to Microsoft webmail accounts
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See Softaken Mail Importer add OST files, preview folders, sign in to Hotmail with OAuth / App Password credentials, and upload emails — without Outlook or Exchange.
OST to Hotmail Converter offers an automatic solution by which one can directly import OST file to Hotmail account. One can directly transfer any size OST file without any trouble. 100% safety assurance is provided by the utility.
Benefit: Automatic utility.
The application offers conversion of OST emails to Outlook.com account along with attachments. All the OST email properties like to, cc, bcc, subject, from, etc. are transferred to Outlook.com account in an easy manner.
Benefit: Transfer with attachments.
The program maintains the original structure of emails and the formatting applied to emails. These details include hyperlinks, font styles, graphics, etc. All this information will be imported along with OST emails with full accuracy.
Benefit: Keep data originality intact.
The software can be effortlessly installed on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & other editions, plus Mac and Linux. Without affecting the other running tasks on the system, one can import OST file to Outlook.com account.
Benefit: Supported on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Installation of Outlook is not mandatory to perform the import task. Without Outlook and Exchange Server connectivity, the software is capable to import OST files to Hotmail account. No support of any additional program is needed.
Benefit: Self-reliant utility.
With the self-descriptive wizard, one can easily carry out the migration task in just 3-4 simple steps. Without being technically sound, the import task can be effortlessly completed without facing any kind of difficulties.
Benefit: Easy handling application.
Microsoft turned off basic password login for Hotmail / Outlook.com IMAP. If 2FA/MFA is on, use Microsoft OAuth 2.0 or an App Password: turn on 2-step verification, create an App Password, then enter your Hotmail / Outlook.com address and that App Password in the importer. Login details are never saved. Guide: How to Access Hotmail Account with Third Party Apps.
Yes. The tool uploads OST data straight to Hotmail — no Outlook profile and no Exchange Server needed. So orphaned or disconnected OST files still migrate: pick the file and import to your Hotmail / Outlook.com account.
No. Convert OST file to Outlook.com without Outlook & Exchange Server. It is a standalone utility — Outlook install is not required and Exchange connectivity is not required either. You only need the OST file and Hotmail / Outlook.com login credentials. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Yes. It supports Microsoft webmail accounts including @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, @live.com, and @msn.com. Export to the Outlook.com / Hotmail account you sign in with.
Yes. Folders and subfolders stay intact. Email formatting — hyperlinks, fonts, graphics — and attachments move with the messages. Properties like to, cc, bcc, subject, and from are kept as they were in the OST.
Yes. Softaken Mail Importer (the engine behind this product) includes a date filter when you only need a selective range. You can also import multiple OST files in one session.
There is no size barrier on the tool side — large OST files are fine. You do need a stable internet connection for local-to-cloud transfer and enough space in your Hotmail mailbox.
The free demo lets you preview the mailbox and import up to 10 emails per folder from OST to Hotmail so you can test the workflow first. Full license unlocks unlimited import from $99. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
100% Modern Auth Compliant: Fully supported with Microsoft OAuth 2.0 and App Passwords for 2FA/MFA-enabled Hotmail & Outlook.com accounts. Zero credential storage.
Direct Cloud Migration: Upload inaccessible, Exchange-disconnected, IMAP-cached, or orphaned OST files directly to Hotmail without requiring Exchange Server connectivity or Outlook profile reactivation.
Preserves complete email formatting: Retains inline images, hyperlinks, nested attachments, folder hierarchy, and all standard RFC headers (To, From, CC, BCC, Sent/Received Dates).
Selective Cloud Upload: Apply date-range filters to upload only necessary emails and migrate multiple OST files seamlessly.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
2024, 2021, 2019, 2016 · ANSI / Unicode
10 emails / folder
Full from $99
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken OST to Hotmail Importer |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Input | Offline / orphaned Outlook OST |
| Output | Hotmail / Outlook.com / Live / MSN |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · macOS · Linux |
| Outlook Supported | 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 |
| Prerequisite | No Outlook / Exchange Server required |
| Authentication | OAuth 2.0 / App Password / 2FA |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB of free space for software installation |
| Demo | 10 emails / folder |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email · Minutes: 15 |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
| Platform | Windows · Mac · Linux |
System requirements for Softaken OST to Hotmail Importer on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
Demo version previews all mailbox items and migrates up to 10 emails per folder directly from OST to Hotmail.
| Feature | Free demo | Full version |
|---|---|---|
| Import OST to Hotmail / Outlook.com | Available | Available |
| Orphaned OST direct cloud migration | Available | Available |
| Standalone — no Outlook / Exchange | Available | Available |
| OAuth 2.0 / App Password (2FA) | Available | Available |
| Preserve folders, formatting & attachments | Available | Available |
| Date range filter & batch OST | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows, Mac & Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | 10 emails / folder | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $99 |
User experiences with Softaken OST to Hotmail Importer.
Austria
I need a solution to import 20 OST files to Hotmail account. Manually, I found it tough. Then my friend suggested me OST to Outlook.com Importer and it really works well without any issues.
Belgium
I love working of this application. It is so simple and automatic. I have not faced any trouble in carrying out the import task.
Netherlands
I got a 2 GB OST file whom I want to transfer to Hotmail account. I was in trouble how to move this large OST to Hotmail. Going through several solutions, I met with this software and I took a sigh of relief after successful and safe import of OST emails to Hotmail account.
Load an offline or orphaned OST file, sign in with OAuth / App Password, and upload mail to Hotmail / Outlook.com with folders and attachments intact.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo imports 10 emails per folder from OST to Hotmail. No Outlook required.
