In this technical blog post, you will get to know the complete step-by-step guide to import PST to Amazon Work Mail with ease. If you are interested in knowing, then start reading this blog and easily transfer all PST files into AWS Workmail with all data.
What is Amazon WorkMail, and why is PST import challenging?
PST files are used to store Outlook emails, contacts, calendars, and other email account data in a single file. It is only compatible with Outlook and can’t be supported by any other application.
Whereas, Amazon WorkMail is the most widely used and secure business email service. It’s available for both desktop and mobile users, as anyone can easily access it using Microsoft Outlook, a browser, and mobile email applications.
AWS Workmail doesn’t support importing PST file directly. Either you have to use the Outlook application to manually do it, or use a third-party tool.
Let’s check out both methods in more detail.
How to Import PST to Amazon WorkMail Using Outlook?
This method works as a mediator to transfer emails from PST file to AWS WorkMail using Outlook. It’s not an official method, but it can be used as a tried approach.
- Open Outlook and add your Amazon WorkMail account.
- Choose IMAP as the account type.
- Enter Amazon WorkMail IMAP server details and login credentials.
- In Outlook, go to File >> Open & Export >> Open Outlook Data File.
- Browse and load the PST file containing your emails.
- Select emails or folders from the PST.
- Drag and drop them into the Amazon WorkMail mailbox folders.
Wait for a while; it will take some time to sync emails.
How to Import PST File to Workmail Automatically?
With Xtraxtor PST File Converter, you can easily transfer emails without any hassle. The Tool will directly import PST file into Amazon Workmail mailbox in a few simple clicks. While importing PST emails, this tool will maintain the email folder and sub-folder hierarchy and structure. Just add your PST file and Amazon Mail login details, then the tool will effortlessly import your emails.
Download the demo version of the software and analyse its working.
Steps to Import PST to Amazon Workmail
1. Run the Xtraxtor tool on your system.
2. Click on Open >> Data File >> PST file, and add the file to import.

3. Click on Export and choose the IMAP option.

4. Select the email folders you want to import.

5. Enter your Amazon Workmail account login details and hit the Save button.

Done! Here, you effortlessly import PST to Amazon Workmail with complete data. Now you can easily access your PST file emails in your Workspace mailbox.
Why Use Xtraxtor for PST to Amazon Workmail Migration Tool?
- Easily import PST files into Amazon Workmail along with attachments.
- Also, transfer emails from PST to Gmail, Office 365, Zoho Mail, and other popular webmail services.
- Use the preview feature to view emails before importing.
- Convert PST files to MBOX, PDF, EML, MSG, DOC, RTF, XPS, and more than 10 other formats.
- Keeps original email formatting, metadata, and other key details intact.
- Option to import only selected folders from PST files to your IMAP account.
- Designed with a simple, user-friendly interface for all types of users.
- Works smoothly on Windows 11 and earlier versions.
- Supports PST files from Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010.
Conclusion
In this blog, we briefly addressed how to import PST to Amazon WorkMail manually as well as professionally. We are hoping that you have reached here after going through both the manual and professional methods. After analyzing both the methods, we have reached to conclusion that choosing the best method totally depends on your needs and requirements. If you have a few emails and want a free solution, then the manual method is best for you. If you want an easy way to transfer bulk emails transfer then an automated solution is best.

