In today's digital workplace, email is an important part of getting things done and working together. A lot of businesses still use IBM Lotus Notes (now called HCL Notes) to handle their email. They keep their messages, contacts, calendars, and other information in NSF (Notes Storage Facility) files. Companies need to change NSF files to PST or other formats that work with Microsoft Outlook or other email applications that are more flexible or cost-effective.

Because the formats don't work together, it isn't easy to change NSF files. You could lose or mess up your data if you don't have the right tools or know-how. This blog talks about both the manual technique and the professional NSF Converter to help the transition happen easily and safely.

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There are a few situations in which NSF conversion is needed:

1. Switching from Lotus Notes to a different email program.
2. To get access to NSF files without having Lotus Notes installed
3. Extracting data for legal or compliance reasons
4. Backing up and storing data in more common formats
5. You can't open NSF files directly in Outlook since it uses the PST (Personal Storage Table) format, which doesn't work with NSF files. So, it's very necessary to change.

Manual Method to Convert NSF Files

Using CSV Export via IBM Notes and Outlook

• Start IBM Notes.
• Go to File > Open > Lotus Notes Application and choose your NSF file.
• Select a comma-separated value (CSV) format from the File menu.
• Save the file to your computer's hard disk.
• In Outlook, click on File, then Open & Export, and then Import/Export.
• Select the option for importing from another program or file, then choose Comma-Separated Values.
• Locate the CSV file and follow the instructions to import it.

Benefits of the Manual Method:

• No cost: You don't need to pay for any tools.
• Easy to use: Works with the built-in capabilities of IBM Notes and Outlook.

Limitations:

• Only works with Small amounts of data.
• You can lose data if attachments, calendar items, and the folder hierarchy aren't preserved.
• Technical expertise is required.

Automated Method 

A professional tool, MailVita Converter for NSF, is designed to simplify the conversion of NSF files into various formats, such as PST, MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, and more. This is an easy way to get your NSF data into PST, EML, MSG, or MBOX formats, whether you're switching from Lotus Notes to MS Outlook or another email client. It can manage all kinds of data in NSF file, like emails, attachments, calendars, Notes, etc. It works well, so users don't need to be technical experts. It has a clear interface and advanced capabilities like batch conversion and selective export that save time. The NSF Converter makes sure that processing is safe and that there is no chance of losing data or corrupting files. Users can try it out with its free demo.

Key Features:

1. Converts NSF files into Multi-Format- PST, MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, and more.
2. Preserves Original Folder Hierarchy.
3. Support batch conversion for an unlimited NSF files.
4. User-friendly and straightforward interface.
5. Wide compatibility with all versions of Windows.

Conclusion

Users who want to stop using IBM Notes need to convert their NSF files. For simple or short jobs, manual methods like CSV export or setting up IMAP can work, but they aren't always the best choice. Businesses and professionals should use NSF Converter to convert NSF files since it is the best, most reliable, and most accurate solution.