Full support for pst's in New Outlook?

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Full support for pst's in New Outlook?

David 40

I found the roadmap, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=%5B%22Outlook%22%5D&searchterms=pst#Roadmap and there are a lot of entries for allowing import/export between Outlook and pst's. What I don't see is full integration, with the pst file showing up in Outlook the way is does in Classic.

I've used pst files for decades and have multiple accounts. There is a real need to have direct access to the file from Outlook, to access that file dynamically and to move emails from multiple accounts to the file. I don't see a simple statement of that.

Will that happen?

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Hornblower409 13,000

@David

When will New Outlook for Windows get full PST file support on par with Classic Outlook?

Nobody knows. And anyone who tells you that they do know (unless their last name is Nadella) is lying. All we've got is what's on the Roadmap, the Feature Request, and the rumors you find in the trade press.

Feature Request Search. Vote and comment on all that you like:
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/search/14c10fe9-fe8b-ef11-ac20-7c1e520b2631?q=PST

David 40 Reputation points

2026-01-29T15:45:23.1066667+00:00

Thanks, that was what I figured but I didn't know if I might have missed it in the Roadmap.

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David 40 Reputation points

2026-01-29T15:45:23.1066667+00:00

Thanks, that was what I figured but I didn't know if I might have missed it in the Roadmap.

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David 40

I am quite familiar with what is currently supported. That wasn't my question.

Mike K 0 Reputation points

2026-01-31T11:32:32.49+00:00

Q&A Assist is AI generated. Not likely to get a response.

But I'm equally annoyed by the slow roll. I tried the New Outlook 18 months ago and immediately switched back. Today's usefulness, not much better. I guess they're busy figuring out ways to monetize AI.
David 40 Reputation points

2026-01-31T16:22:55.46+00:00

I understand, but the folks behind it need to understand how useless it is so I respond in the hope it'll make a difference.

I like the new interface, I'm not willing to leave my pst behind.

Answer 2

Currently, the new Outlook for Windows provides limited support for PST files. As of now, it allows read-only access to mail items within PST files, meaning users can open and read emails but cannot fully integrate PST files in the same way as in classic Outlook. The ability to access and manage PST files dynamically, including moving emails from multiple accounts to the PST, is not fully supported yet. Future updates may expand PST support capabilities, but specific timelines or features have not been detailed in the available resources.

For organizations looking to manage PST files, it is recommended to use the OwaMailboxPolicy to control PST behavior, as relying on classic Outlook's registry keys may lead to restrictive behavior in the new Outlook.

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