Easy way to import Outlook files to Gmail account without Outlook
100% Standalone Engine — Import Outlook Personal Storage Table file (.pst). mailboxes to Google’s consumer email service. without having Microsoft Outlook desktop client. Standalone Softaken tools do not need it installed. installed or configured.
100% Safe Authentication: Secure connection via Google App Password — Your credentials are never stored, logged, or shared.
Key Features at One Glance
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo imports the first 10 emails to Gmail. No Microsoft Outlook required.
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Preserves email formatting, embedded attachments, inline images, and maps Outlook folders into matching Gmail folders / labels.
Load a PST mailbox, sign in with Google App Password, and upload directly to Gmail.
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See Softaken Mail Importer load PST data, preview folders, and connect to Gmail over IMAP — without installing Microsoft Outlook.
The application is very easy to handle. Any user can effortlessly import Outlook file to Gmail account without possessing technical skills. Without facing any difficulties, one can import PST file to Gmail account of user choice.
Benefit: Easy to operate.
Every size Outlook PST file is capable to upload into Gmail account in an effortless manner. The utility does not hamper the quality of PST file during the migration. Every Outlook version PST file is allowed to import into Gmail account — including ANSI PST (Outlook 2002/XP) and UNICODE PST (Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013).
Benefit: Allow import of every size PST.
It is not mandatory to have Microsoft Outlook installed on the conversion machine. Without depending on any email client, the conversion of Outlook files to Gmail account can be easily performed in an effortless manner.
Benefit: Work in unavailability of Outlook.
Outlook to Gmail Tool can be effectively run on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 · Mac · Linux. Install the utility without disturbing the original files.
Benefit: Windows supportive application.
The utility exports PST emails to Gmail account along with associated attachments and email properties like to, cc, bcc, subject, from, date, time, etc. Moreover, the formatting to emails is also retained during & after the import.
Benefit: Convert PST emails with properties.
The application has been well examined by experts. Therefore, it is safe and performs migration in a trouble-free manner. No data loss and data leakage chances are there. Only healthy migration of desired items is done without modifications.
Benefit: Trouble-free migration.
Google has retired Less Secure Apps. Turn on 2-Step Verification, create a Google App Password, then enter your Gmail address and that App Password in the importer. Credentials are never stored, logged, or shared. Guide: How to Create App Password for Third Party Apps.
No. It is a standalone engine — Outlook does not need to be installed. You can import PST to Gmail without Outlook or any other email client.
Yes. Older ANSI PST (Outlook 2002/XP) and modern UNICODE PST from Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, and related editions can import to Gmail — without a tool-imposed file-size barrier.
Yes. Attachments and properties (to, cc, bcc, subject, from, date, time) stay with the messages, formatting is retained, and Outlook folders map into matching Gmail folders / labels when you pick the destination.
Orphaned PST files import without an active Outlook profile because the engine is standalone. For password-protected or encrypted PST files, unlock or remove the password first, then import. Softaken also offers Outlook PST Password Removal if you need to clear a PST password.
Yes. Bulk import lets you send multiple local PST files to your chosen Gmail account in one go.
The tool does not limit how many Outlook emails you import at once, and every size PST can upload to Gmail. For multi-gigabyte archives, keep enough free disk space and a stable internet connection.
The free demo uploads the first 10 emails directly to your Gmail account so you can try the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited import from $99. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
100% Standalone: Import PST mailboxes to Gmail without MS Outlook installed or configured.
Free demo: Uploads the first 10 emails directly to your Gmail account so you can try the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited import.
Secure Direct Migration: 100% compliant with Google 2-Step Verification and Google App Passwords. Zero account credential storage.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
PST → Gmail (IMAP)
First 10 emails
Full from $99
System requirements for Softaken PST to Gmail Importer on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken PST to Gmail Importer |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Input | Outlook PST (ANSI & UNICODE) |
| Output | Gmail account (@gmail.com) via IMAP |
| Authentication | Google App Password / 2-Step Verification |
| Outlook Supported | 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013 · older ANSI archives |
| Prerequisite | No Microsoft Outlook required |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · macOS · Linux |
| Platform | Windows · Mac · Linux |
| Demo | First 10 emails to Gmail |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB of free space for software installation |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email · Minutes: 15 |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Free demo uploads the first 10 emails directly to Gmail. Full license unlocks unlimited import.
| Feature | Free demo | Full version |
|---|---|---|
| Import Outlook PST emails to Gmail (IMAP) | Available | Available |
| Support ANSI & UNICODE PST files | Available | Available |
| Preserve folders/labels, attachments & formatting | Available | Available |
| Standalone — no Microsoft Outlook required | Available | Available |
| Google App Password / IMAP login | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows, Mac & Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | First 10 emails | Unlimited import |
| Price | FREE | $99 |
Customer feedback from Softaken users who import Outlook PST emails into Gmail.
United States · Windows
Managing Outlook and Gmail both accounts were quite tough for me so I decided to move some of my important Outlook emails to Gmail account and for this, I utilized PST to Gmail and I am happy with the fast import facility of this tool.
Greenland · Windows
The credit goes to the developers by which I got this easy handling application with a simplified interface. Therefore, I want to thank the team of developers.
Spain · Windows
I was in confusion how to import my 2 GB PST file to Gmail account. Your tool showed me a ray of hope and with this I have effortlessly transferred the file without damaging the file and in an easy manner. Thanks for such an impressive utility!
Upload PST emails with attachments and labels via Google App Password — no Outlook required. Demo: first 10 emails.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo imports the first 10 emails to Gmail. No Microsoft Outlook required.
