text: how to copy or dowload microsoft outlook .pst e-mail files for record? i do not have outlook in my personal computer. so, to make a copy of the e-mail files i have at work for possible future use, how do i make a copy of all the .pst files and be able to open it when i use outlook again ? or is there a free download file from microsoft that i can use to view the saved .pst files ? it is simple. from your outlook at work,select import/export under the file drop-down. follow the next button instructions. if you plan to use the email info outside of ms-outlook, when asked for file type select word or xls.