Stellar Converter for EDB

What is included in Stellar Converter for EDB?

EDB to PST – Converts offline or live Exchange databases to Outlook PST.
Direct Export – Sends mailboxes to live Exchange or Microsoft 365.
Public Folders – Exports archive mailboxes and public folder data.
Multiple Formats – Saves to PST, MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, PDF.
Performance Metric – Parallel processing converts up to 8 mailboxes simultaneously.
Important – Corrupt EDB repair requires the Toolkit edition.

What are the main benefits of Stellar Converter for EDB?

Stellar Converter for EDB is a Windows utility that extracts mailboxes from offline or live Exchange database files and converts them to Outlook PST and other formats. It can also export mailboxes, archives, and public folders directly to a live Exchange Server or Microsoft 365 without dismounting the database.

No Size Limit – Handles EDB files of any size.
Recover Old Data – Opens orphaned EDB files without Exchange Server.
No Downtime – Converts live databases without dismounting or disruption.
Selective Export – Filters by date, sender, and folder type.
PowerShell Alternative – Works when New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlets fail.
Incremental Migration – Transfers only new items, avoiding duplicates.

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What does Stellar Converter for EDB do?

It converts Microsoft Exchange database (EDB) files into Outlook PST files and exports mailboxes directly to a live Exchange Server or Microsoft 365. The tool reads both offline databases from decommissioned servers and live, mounted databases, so you can recover mail when the New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlet or the Exchange Admin Center fails. Besides PST, it saves data to MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, and PDF, and exports contacts to CSV. This makes it a practical fix when an old EDB sits on a server that no longer mounts and you still need one user's mail extracted.

Which Exchange versions and file formats does it support?

It supports Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE), 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, and 5.5, and runs on 64-bit Windows 11/10/8.1/8 and Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012. Converted data can be saved as PST, MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, or PDF, or exported straight to live Exchange or Microsoft 365. When a resulting PST would exceed 45 GB, the software automatically splits it into smaller parts so the file stays usable in Outlook. This wide version coverage is the main reason admins use it to pull mail from legacy databases that current Exchange tools no longer read.

Can it convert a live Exchange database without taking it offline?

Yes. The software connects to a mounted, hosted, or live Exchange database and exports mailboxes without dismounting it or interrupting email services. For this online mode you must connect to the Domain Controller as an Exchange administrator; without those rights, only offline EDB conversion is possible. It processes up to 8 mailboxes in parallel and lets you set a priority order so critical mailboxes migrate first. Incremental migration moves only items not yet transferred, which prevents duplicate messages during repeated export runs.

What is the difference between the Corporate, Technician, and Toolkit editions?

The editions differ mainly in how many mailboxes you can save and whether repair tools are bundled. Corporate saves up to 50 mailboxes, Technician up to 500, and the Toolkit removes the mailbox cap entirely. The Toolkit is a 5-in-1 suite that adds Exchange database repair, OST to PST conversion, mailbox extraction from Exchange backups, and Exchange Server password reset. If your task is exporting a fixed number of mailboxes from a healthy EDB, Corporate or Technician is enough; choose the Toolkit when the database is corrupted or you need the extra recovery utilities.

What should you check before choosing Stellar Converter for EDB?

Confirm three things: the platform, your access rights, and the state of the database. The software runs only on 64-bit Windows and Windows Server, with no macOS version, and Microsoft Outlook must be installed on the machine to save mailboxes to PST. Online conversion of a live database requires Exchange administrator rights on the Domain Controller, so without them you are limited to offline EDB files. The standalone Corporate and Technician editions convert healthy or accessible databases but do not repair a corrupted EDB; that repair function exists only in the Toolkit edition.

Frequently asked questions about Stellar Converter for EDB

Can it convert old PUB.edb and PRIV.edb files?

Yes. The software converts both PUB.edb (public folder) and PRIV.edb (private mailbox) databases into Outlook data files. This particular conversion is supported only in offline mode.

Does the free demo convert and save files?

The demo scans an EDB file and previews an unlimited number of mailboxes and items, so you can confirm the data is readable before paying. Saving or exporting the converted mailboxes to PST, live Exchange, or Microsoft 365 requires an activated license.

Does it run inside virtual machines?

Yes. It works in virtual environments including VMware vSphere and ESX/ESXi, VMware Workstation Pro, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Oracle VirtualBox. This lets you run conversions on a recovery VM without touching the production server.

Can it save a single mailbox instead of the whole database?

Yes. In online mode the 'Connect to single mailbox' option exports just one mailbox rather than the full database. This helps when only one user's mail needs recovering, keeping the job fast and targeted.