File Extension | PST |
Full Name | Microsoft Outlook Personal Folder Format |
The extension .pst refers to files of the type, Outlook Personal Information store files. The extension is the short form for Personal storage table file.These are the data files that are created by applications like Microsoft Outlook and the Windows messaging client from Microsoft.
File Extension | VCS |
Full Name | VCalendar Format |
File with a .VCS extension contains information on an event or meeting – date, time, description stored in the vCalendar format. This format enables to export or to import data with different sorts of software dedicated to manage a calendar or a schedule.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PST") to another (referred to as "VCS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PST file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PST to format VCS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PST to VCS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PST and transforming it into format VCS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PST to VCS converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PST to VCS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PST file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.