You can open a PST file
without Outlook by using alternative methods that don’t rely on Microsoft Outlook being installed. This is especially useful if Outlook is not available, the PST file is large, or you want quick access to the data.
A straightforward way is to use a
free PST viewer. These tools allow you to add a PST file and view emails, contacts, calendars, and attachments in a readable format. You can browse folders and preview messages without modifying the original data.
Another reliable option is to use a
professional PST converter/viewer tool. Such tools not only open PST files without Outlook but also let you preview emails in detail and export data into formats like PDF, EML, or HTML. In my experience, using
BLR Tools made it very easy to open and read PST files without any Outlook dependency, even when the file was large or slightly corrupted.
If you want detailed steps and screenshots, you can refer to this blog for more information:
http://blrtools.com/blog/open-pst-file-without-outlook/