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Recovery Toolbox for Outlook

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What it is

Recovery Toolbox for Outlook restores mailbox items from damaged PST and OST files, including email, contacts, calendars and attachments. It supports ANSI PST files from Outlook 97 through XP and Unicode PST files from Outlook 2007 onward, including Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024 and Microsoft 365. Converter mode can export OST data to PST or extract it into MSG, EML, VCF or TXT files. The software can read password-protected and encrypted files, even when encrypted and unencrypted data are mixed. Recovered mailboxes can be divided into user-defined PST files to address the legacy 2 GB ANSI limit. The demo allows users to preview recovered items and save up to five objects per folder. The full Windows version recovers files offline; a browser service is available on Windows, iOS, macOS and Android. Uploaded files are removed from that service after 30 days. It has no PST/OST size limit, charges by the original file's gigabytes, and requires payment before the recovered PST can be downloaded. Personal License costs $39 as a one-time purchase.

Spec sheet

What it does
Recovers data from corrupted Microsoft Outlook PST and OST files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Audience
The maker positions its products for individuals, IT specialists, enterprises and governmental environments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Support
The company says its technical team provides assistance and may collect corrupt data files for troubleshooting; files sent by email or FTP are encrypted and securely deleted.Read 30 Sep 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Headquarters
Ramenskoye, Moscow Oblast, RussiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Founded
2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Cloud integration
OneDrive and Dropbox can be used when mounted as network drives; no direct cloud connector is described.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Company history
Recovery Toolbox says it was founded in 2002 by Victor Bobrov and has provided cloud-based recovery since 2015.Read 30 Sep 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Conversion
Recovery and converter modes can export PST or OST data to PST, MSG, EML, VCF and TXT files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Core purpose
Recovery Toolbox for Outlook recovers email, contacts, calendars, attachments and other mailbox items from damaged PST and OST files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Demo limit
The demo can save up to five recovered objects per folder while preserving the folder structure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Desktop privacy
The full Windows version performs private offline recovery so data stays on the user's PC.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Documentation
Online help documents file selection, recovery or converter modes, scanning, preview, destination selection, export and saving logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Encrypted files
The product states that it reads password-protected and encrypted PST and OST files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Encryption handling
The software can read password-protected and encrypted PST or OST files, including files with mixed encrypted and unencrypted data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Free preview limit
The demo lets users preview recovered content and save up to five objects per folder.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Free viewer
The Windows software previews PST contents without Outlook installed, including emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, notes, tasks and journals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Large files
Recovered mailboxes can be split into multiple user-sized PST files to work around the legacy 2 GB ANSI limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Legal entity
The product pages identify the legal entity as File Master LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Licence model
The product is distributed under paid personal, business and site licences with registration keys valid for version 5.x.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Limit: customer feedback
A customer reported a 12 GB scan taking more than seven hours and losing the recovered state after registration required a restart.Read 15 Oct 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Limit: G2 users
G2 reviewers report that recovery can be tedious because of limits on recoverable items per folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Prosyscom
Prosyscom reports slower analysis, no contact-group export, a $49.90 personal price at review time and a five-files-per-folder free limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prosyscom.tech
LinkedIn company facts
RecoveryTools Inc is shown on LinkedIn as a privately held software-development company headquartered in Gurugram, India, with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · in.linkedin.com
Mailbox items
It restores emails, contacts, calendars, attachments, notes, tasks, journals and folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Maker founded
Recovery Toolbox says it was founded in 2002 by Victor Bobrov.Read 15 Oct 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Maker headquarters
Trustpilot lists the company contact address as North Pitt Street 901, Alexandria, United States.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Maker scale
The company claims more than 100,000 customer companies and more than 30 products.Read 15 Oct 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Online limitations
The online service has no PST/OST size limit, charges by the original file's gigabytes and requires payment before downloading the final recovered PST.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Online retention
Files uploaded to the online service are automatically deleted from the server after 30 days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Online service
The browser service requires no installation, offers a free preview and automatically deletes uploaded files after recovery.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Online service platforms
The browser-based service works on Windows, iOS, macOS and Android devices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
OST recovery
It can process damaged Exchange, Microsoft 365 and other Outlook OST files even when the original Exchange server is unavailable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Outlook dependency
Microsoft Outlook must be installed to create new PST files from recovered data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Praise: G2 users
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise ease of use, successful recovery of lost or corrupted email and responsive technical support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Make Tech Easier
A hands-on review found a clean interface, low CPU and RAM use, no crashes in testing and successful recovery of a 265 MB PST in under 20 minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · maketecheasier.com
Praise: WindowsReport
WindowsReport describes the tool as intuitive, compatible with Outlook versions and able to recover badly damaged PST and OST contents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowsreport.com
Privacy guidance
The maker recommends offline desktop recovery for confidential archives so files remain on the customer computer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
PST formats
It supports ANSI PST files from Outlook 97 through XP and Unicode PST files from Outlook 2007 onward, including Outlook 2024 and Microsoft 365.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.3 out of 5 from 764 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Security policy
Recovery Toolbox says it does not sell, distribute or rent user or purchase information, and says credit-card numbers are encrypted in transit and not stored by the company.Read 30 Sep 2026 · recoverytoolbox.com
Supported Outlook versions
The application supports ANSI PST files from Outlook 97 through XP and Unicode PST files from Outlook 2007 onward, including Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024 and Microsoft 365.Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Supported systems
Desktop support includes Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, XP, 2000 and listed Windows Server releases through Server 2022.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
System requirements
The listed desktop requirements are 100–400 MB disk space, 200–700 MB recommended RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz processor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com

Plans and prices

Online recovery service $10, paid once per 1 GB of corrupted file · any device Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Personal License $39, paid once one-time license personal use · noncommercial purposes Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Personal License $39, paid once personal, noncommercial use Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Business License $59, paid once one-time license enterprise · commercial · governmental use Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Business License $59, paid once enterprise, commercial and governmental use Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Site License $99, paid once one-time license up to 100 electronic devices · one or several buildings Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Site License $99, paid once up to 100 devices in one or multiple buildings Read 15 Oct 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com
Online recovery service $101, paid once per corrupted file size online repair · any device Read 30 Sep 2026 · outlook.recoverytoolbox.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Recovers email, contacts, calendars and attachments
  • Reads password-protected and encrypted PST or OST files
  • Exports OST data to PST, MSG, EML, VCF or TXT
  • Full Windows version performs recovery offline
  • Demo previews content and saves up to five objects per folder

Limits

  • Demo saves only five objects per folder
  • Online service requires payment before PST download
  • Online uploads are retained for up to 30 days
  • Personal License costs $39 as a one-time purchase

Who it suits

It may suit Outlook users, IT specialists or organizations needing to recover mailbox content from damaged PST or OST files. The browser service also offers recovery from Windows, iOS, macOS and Android devices.

Recovery Toolbox for Outlook in depth

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Overview

Recovery Toolbox for Outlook is for Outlook users trying to retrieve mailbox data from damaged PST or OST files. It suits people who want to check recoverable content before buying, and those who need OST conversion as well as recovery. The Windows edition keeps recovery offline; the browser service offers a device-independent route but requires payment before the recovered PST can be downloaded.

PST support covers ANSI files from Outlook 97 through XP and Unicode files from Outlook 2007 onward, including Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024 and Microsoft 365. The maker says it was founded in 2002 by Victor Bobrov and has provided cloud-based recovery since 2015. Browse Email Recovery Software for more options in the category.

Key features

PST and OST recovery: Recovers email, contacts, calendars, attachments and other mailbox items from damaged files. It does not handle MBOX or EDB, and there is no batch recovery, so it is a narrower choice for mixed-format or multi-file jobs.

Preview and demo: Users can inspect recovered content and save up to five objects per folder. That is enough to assess whether the expected items appear, but not to restore a mailbox without paying.

Conversion: Converter mode exports OST to PST or extracts data as MSG, EML, VCF or TXT. This is useful when the immediate need is to access or move OST data in another format.

Encrypted files: It can read password-protected and encrypted PST or OST files, including files containing both encrypted and unencrypted data. That extends its usefulness beyond straightforward damaged-file recovery.

Large files: Recovered mailboxes can be split into user-defined PST files, providing a workaround for the 2 GB limit on legacy ANSI files.

Privacy and support: The Windows edition performs recovery offline, keeping mailbox data on the PC. The maker says it does not sell, distribute or rent user or purchase information, and that card numbers are encrypted in transit and not stored. Its support team may collect corrupt files for troubleshooting; files sent by email or FTP are encrypted and securely deleted.

Online recovery: The browser service accepts files of any PST/OST size, but charges by the original file's gigabytes and requires payment before the final recovered PST is available. Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 30 days. That avoids a local Windows requirement, but places the cost and download decision before the user can inspect the finished file.

Pricing

The free demo previews recovered content and saves up to five objects per folder. It is a useful check before committing, not a free recovery option for a complete mailbox. A free trial is also offered.

Personal License: $39, paid once, for personal, noncommercial use. This is the entry point for an individual recovering Outlook data on Windows.

Business License: $59, paid once, for enterprise, commercial or governmental use. It costs more than the personal license but covers those uses.

Site License: $99, paid once, for up to 100 electronic devices across one or several buildings. This fits an organization deploying the software across multiple devices rather than a single user's recovery.

Online recovery service: $101, paid once, billed per corrupted file size. It works on any device, but the per-gigabyte basis and payment-before-download terms make the total cost and outcome important considerations before purchase.

The licenses are one-time purchases rather than recurring subscriptions. The online service is priced by file size, so its stated amount should not be treated as a flat recovery fee.

Platforms

The installed recovery application runs on Windows. The online service works in a browser on Windows, iOS, macOS and Android devices, a broader reach for users who cannot use the desktop option. Those mobile and Mac platforms apply to the browser service, not the installed application.

Who it's for

This is a focused option for individuals and organizations that need to recover Outlook PST or OST data, particularly when encrypted files, OST conversion or offline handling matter. The personal, business and site licenses distinguish individual use from commercial use and deployment across as many as 100 devices. It is not the right tool for MBOX or EDB recovery, batch work, or anyone who needs to complete a full recovery within the demo cap.

Pros and cons

Pros: Supports both PST and OST, with broad Outlook-version coverage for PST; can read encrypted files and split recovered data into user-defined PSTs.

Pros: Offline Windows recovery keeps files on the PC, while the demo allows a limited preview and save before purchase.

Cons: The demo saves only five objects per folder, so it cannot serve as a full recovery route.

Cons: No MBOX, EDB or batch recovery limits its fit for other formats and multi-file workloads.

Cons: Online recovery charges by original file size and requires payment before download, leaving users to commit before they can retrieve the final PST.

Alternatives

For Exchange recovery rather than Outlook PST/OST repair, BitRecover Exchange Recovery has a free plan capped at 25 items per folder, with a Pro plan for all items and export of recovered Exchange data. WholeClear Exchange Recovery is another Exchange-focused choice, with a $299 a year Personal plan for up to 20 systems and a $399, paid once Professional lifetime license.

PST Walker is worth considering for users who want a lower-cost PST viewer: its $32.95 a year Lite License is a one-time payment for a one-year, personal-use license, with viewing and exports capped at 15 emails per folder and no updates. For mailbox migration rather than file recovery, EdbMails IMAP Migration Tool starts at $200, paid once for 100 mailboxes and supports IMAP-to-Exchange, Office 365, PST or IMAP migration, as well as Outlook PST to IMAP.

MailXaminer is a paid Windows alternative with a free trial. EdbMails EDB Recovery is a paid Windows option for EDB recovery, with a Personal Edition at $99, paid once for a lifetime license. Exchange Recovery Manager is another paid Windows choice, with a Standard License at $399 as a one-time purchase for EDB export and Exchange or Office 365 migration. If the source data is MBOX rather than Outlook PST or OST, Kernel for MBOX to PST is the format-specific alternative.

Verdict

Choose Recovery Toolbox for Outlook if you need to recover PST or OST mailbox data, want conversion options, or value keeping recovery offline on Windows. The demo gives a useful but tightly limited preview, and the one-time desktop licenses separate personal, commercial and multi-device use. Look elsewhere for MBOX or EDB files, batch recovery, or an online process where you can inspect the completed recovery before paying.

Verdict

The software covers recovery, preview and conversion for PST and OST mailbox files, with an offline Windows option and a browser service. The demo save cap and online service's payment-before-download terms are worth noting.

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