Stellar Converter for EDB - Review

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective email management is crucial for maintaining productivity and collaboration. For organizations still utilizing Microsoft Exchange Server, encountering issues such as failed PowerShell commands or inaccessible old EDB files can disrupt operations. Fortunately, Stellar Converter for EDB offers a reliable solution to these challenges. This powerful tool simplifies the process of exporting mailboxes to PST format, making it easier to export data, migrate mailboxes to Office 365, or even migrate mailbox to a new Exchange Server. In this review, we will explore the capabilities of this EDB to PST Converter and how it can help streamline email management for businesses of all sizes.

 

What is Stellar Converter for EDB

Stellar Converter for EDB is a tool  that can provide mailbox conversion  when you can't access Exchange Server. Also you can use it as a migration tool from Exchange Server to Exchange Server or to Office365. 

You can find it in 3 different versions

• Stella Converter for EDB - Corporate I : Convert up to 50 mailboxes -- €299
• Stella Converter for EDB - Corporate II : Convert up to 100 mailboxes -- €399
• Stella Converter for EDB - Toolkit : Unlimited -- €699

 

System Requirements

The System Requirements for the application are:

Processor:    Intel compatible (x64-based processor)
Memory:    8 GB minimum
Hard Disk:    250 MB of Free Space
Operating System: (64 Bit only)

Stellar Converter for EDB support  Exchange Server 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, & 5.5.

 

Prerequisites

The PC that you will install the Stellar Converter for EDB you need to have the Outlook x64. In other case you will not be able to export the Mailbox in PST.

Also the Stellar Converter for EDB must be Activate it to export mailboxes in PST or other format . If it's not Activated you can only View the Mailboxes.

 

How to setup Stellar Converter for EDB

The installation is straight forward.

• Download the application from the stellarinfo.com
• Run the .exe file
• Click Next in the Welcome screen.

 

• Check on I accept the agreement. Click Next.

 

• Keep the default path of the installation and click Next

 

• Keep the default Name of the Shortcut. Unless if you would like to rename it with your preference.

 

• Click Next

 

• Click Install

 

Scenario

Stellar Converter for EDB can convert mailboxes from Online MS Exchange EDB or Offline MS Exchange EDB.  For our scenario we will use Offline MS Exchange EDB. 

 

How to convert Offline Edb to PST

After the installation finished you can open the Stellar Converter for EDB

# Export Inbox folder to PST

• We choose Offline EDB.

 

• A new windows will open to select the file path of the Offline EDB file.
• Click on Browse to find out and open the Offline EDB file. Click Next
• You will see all the mailboxes that the EBD file has.
• Now you can select to convert the full mailbox to PST.
• Or you can select individual items like Calendar, Tasks, Contacts or specific folders that include emails from Mailbox .
• Let's give a try to convert the Inbox to PST.
• Expand the Mailbox.

 

• Right click in the Inbox folder and select Save as PST.

 

• Click browse to give the destination that you would like to save the PST file.

 

• However you can click on Apply filter and select Exclude emails and give a Date Range for the emails that you want to have the PST file. Click OK

 

• The Inbox folder exported to PST. It's ready to import in Outlook.

# Export Email to MSG

• You may select a specific email from Inbox to export.
• Right click and select Save as MSG.

 

• Open the containing folder and you will see the email.

# Export Calendar to PST

• With the same way that we are exported Inbox folder to PST, we can do it for Calendars, Contacts, Tasks.

 

The application provides more options from the above like Export to Microsoft 365, Export to Public Folder, and to Exchange Server directly.

 

Convert Offline EDB to Office 365 with the help of Stellar Converter for EDB

Let’s see how we can export mailboxes directly from an offline EDB file to Office 365. Its primary role is to simplify the entire process so that users need not worry about accessing their data in the cloud without any issues. The tool can automatically map the mailboxes to the Office 365 server; a manual mapping option is provided for flexibility during the export process.

• Launch Stellar Converter for EDB software, then select the offline EDB file you wish to export. If you are not aware of the location of the file, you can use the search option or browse for it.
• Once you have the preview of the mailboxes available in the EDB file, click the "Save" button. In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Export to Office 365".

 

• Enter Office 365 login credentials: You are going to get a dialog box. There you need to select the profile name you have configured and enter the Office 365 account credentials with full mailbox permissions. This is crucial to get access and export the data to Office 365.

 

• Mailbox Mapping: The software automatically maps the mailboxes from source EDB file to the mailboxes of Office 365. You can also manually map mailboxes in case you want them to be correctly aligned.

 

• Select Mailboxes for Export: You can select the single mailbox and export multiple mailboxes at a time, which gives you more flexibility according to your respective migration scenarios.

 

• Set export priority and filter: At times, it lets me set the order of mailboxes exported beforehand. Moreover, it contains more advanced filters so I can set which mails should be exported and which not-conditions like date, sender, subject, etc -.
• Everything is configured; save your settings, then click "Export" to start the export process. The status of each mailbox export is visible, either complete, in progress, or queued.

 

Export mailboxes to Office 365: With your configurations and confirmed mappings now in place, the Exchange administrator can easily migrate mailboxes to Office 365 without fear of losing data.

 

Verdict

Stellar Converter for EDB proves to be an invaluable tool for organizations dealing with Microsoft Exchange Server and EDB file management. Its robust features allow for seamless mailbox conversion, migration, making it suitable for various scenarios, including exporting mailboxes to PST or directly to Office 365. The software's ability to handle both online and offline EDB files simplifies the conversion & mailbox migration process.
While its performance may vary based on EDB file size and system specifications, the intuitive interface and comprehensive functionality make it accessible for users with varying technical expertise. Overall, Stellar Converter for EDB stands out as a reliable solution for businesses looking to streamline their email management and ensure uninterrupted access to critical data.