Offline Address Book Recovery

OAB Recovery Software

OAB Recovery opens your Offline Address Book file and saves every contact as PST, PDF, CSV or vCard. Add the OAB file, preview the Global Address List and select Export.

  • Offline Address Book restore
  • Four save formats
  • No Outlook or Exchange needed
  • Windows desktop edition
OAB Recovery list of Offline Global Address List contacts with the Export Selected button marked
Add an OAB file, preview the contacts and export them.
  • Free DemoTest before you buy
  • 30 Day RefundDemo test comes first
  • Card or PayPalHosted store checkout
  • Fast License KeySent by email
  • 24x7 SupportChat and email

1Is this my case?

Which Cases Need OAB Recovery?

Find your case below. RecoveryTools software opens the OAB file and brings your contacts out.

  • Global Address List Is Out of ReachYour Exchange address list sits inside an OAB file you cannot open.
  • Contacts Must Reach OutlookYou need GAL contacts inside a PST file.
  • Orphan OAB File RemainsYou have a udetails.oab file and no Outlook profile.
  • Contacts Need ExcelYour team wants address list entries in a CSV sheet.
  • Investigation Needs a RecordYou must save the address list as a PDF for a case.
  • Only a Few Entries MatterYou need a handful of contacts from a large OAB file.

OAB Restore

Open udetails.oab files without Outlook.

Preview First

Sort and check contacts before you export.

Four Formats

Save contacts in the format you need.

Demo Saves 25 Items

Free demo mode previews all contacts and saves 25 items from every OAB file.

Full version saves every contact in the format you select.

2What changes?

What Changes After the Recovery?

Before

  • Address list locked in an OAB file
  • No Outlook profile to open it
  • Contacts stuck out of Excel and Outlook

After

  • Contacts in a sortable preview
  • Selected contacts exported alone
  • Files ready in your format

3What can it do?

Which Features Come With OAB Recovery?

Add the file, set your clues and recover the password from one window.

OAB File Restore

Restore udetails.oab files and the Global Address List inside.

Four Output Formats

Save contacts as PST, PDF, CSV or vCard.

Sortable Preview

Sort contacts by any field in ascending or descending order.

Selective Export

Select contacts and click Export Selected.

PDF Page Settings

Set page orientation, margins, page size, Bates number and date stamp.

Single File Output

Merge every contact into one vCard file or one PDF file.

Many OAB Files

Add files one at a time and export them together.

No Size Limit

Restore OAB files of any size.

Unicode PST Output

Open the PST in any Outlook or Exchange version.

4Is it easy?

How to Recover a OAB Password in 4 Steps

Test the recovery on a small file in the free demo. Buy the license when you want every character.

  1. 1Download

    Install the Demo

    Download the installer and install it on your Windows computer.

  2. 2Add

    Add the OAB File

    Click Add File and select your udetails.oab file.

  3. 3Preview

    Check the Contacts

    Check the Global Address List contacts in the preview panel.

  4. 4Export

    Export the Contacts

    Click Export, select a format and a destination folder.

Screenshots of every step sit in the OAB Recovery guide.

5What will I see?

Which Screens Does the Software Show?

Follow the path from the mode options to the recovered password.

OAB Recovery home window with empty contact panels and the Add File button

Start the Software

Click Add File to load an OAB file.

OAB Recovery window after loading an Offline Address Book file

Add Your OAB File

Select the udetails.oab file.

OAB Recovery list of Offline Global Address List contacts with the Export Selected button marked

Preview and Export

Select contacts and click Export Selected.

6Demo or full?

Free Demo vs Full Version

See where the free demo stops and what a license adds.

FeatureFree DemoFull Version
Add udetails.oab files and preview contactsYesYes
Selective restore of contactsYesYes
Add many OAB filesYesYes
Save contacts in any output format25 per fileAll contacts
PriceFreeFrom $49

7Will it fit my system?

System Requirements for OAB Recovery

Product Version4.0 for Windows
Download Size31.6 MB
Product TypeDesktop software that restores Offline Address Book files
Input Filesudetails.oab files and Exchange GAL files of any size
OutputPST, PDF, CSV and vCard files
Outlook and ExchangeWorks without Outlook or Exchange Server on your computer
WindowsWindows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 in 32 and 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2012 and 2008
ProcessorIntel Pentium 1 GHz in x86 or x64 or equal
RAM and Disk Space2 GB RAM recommended with 100 MB of free disk space
Outlook VersionsOAB files from every Outlook version, including 2019, 2016 and 2013
Exchange VersionsOAB files from Exchange 2019 and 2013
Demo LimitPreviews all contacts and saves 25 items per file

8What is the price?

How Much Does OAB Recovery Cost?

Choose the license by the number of computers. Prices are in US dollars.

Personal License

1 Computer

$49

  • Home and private use
  • 1 year of free updates
  • Unlimited 24x7 support
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Business License

Up to 100 Computers

$199

  • One location in one country
  • 1 year of free updates
  • Unlimited 24x7 support
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Enterprise License

Up to 500 Computers

$499

  • Offices in many places
  • 1 year of free updates
  • Unlimited 24x7 support
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Refund requests are accepted for 30 days. Test the free demo first because software bought without a demo evaluation does not qualify. See the RecoveryTools refund policy for the full terms.

See more savings on the RecoveryTools offers page.

9Is it safe?

Can You Trust the Software With Your Address Lists?

4.7
average rating out of 5 from 533 users

See Results First

Test the free demo on your OAB file and check the contact preview before you pay.

In Business Since 2007

RecoveryTools stands on a company that began in 2007 and now helps users in over 100 countries. Find more about RecoveryTools.

ISO Certified

Standards ISO 9001:2015 for quality and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security back the company. See the awards and certifications page.

Terms in Plain Sight

Refund, privacy and usage terms are public before you pay. See the refund policy, privacy policy and terms of use.

10Need a hand?

Where to Get Help With Your OAB Recovery

Support engineers answer questions before and after you buy. Visit the RecoveryTools support center for phone numbers and more ways to get help.

Live Chat

Talk to an expert on live chat at any hour.

Email Support

Email support@systoolsgroup.com with your OAB file details and the error you see.

Remote Session

An expert connects to your computer and solves a hard case for you.

Step by Step Guide

Follow the user guide for the add, preview and export screens.

11Still have a question?

Questions About Restoring OAB Files

Can the software restore an Offline Address Book file?

Yes. Add the OAB file, preview the contacts and export them.

Which formats can I save contacts in?

PST, PDF, CSV and vCard all work.

Can I export only a few contacts?

Yes. Select the contacts and click Export Selected.

Do I need Outlook or Exchange Server installed?

No. Software works without both, so orphan OAB files open fine.

Can I save every contact in one file?

Yes. Merge all contacts into a single vCard file or a single PDF file.

Can I add many OAB files?

Yes. Add files one at a time and export them together.

What PDF settings can I change?

Set page orientation, page margin, page size, Bates number and date stamp.

Is there a size limit for the OAB file?

No. OAB files of any size work.

Which Outlook versions create supported OAB files?

OAB files from every Outlook version work, including 2019, 2016 and 2013.

What does the free demo do?

Free demo mode previews all contacts and saves 25 items from every OAB file. Full export needs the full version.

Is there a Mac edition?

No. Software works on Windows only.

Which Windows versions work?

Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 work, along with Windows Server 2012 and 2008.

What is the system requirement for the software?

Plan for 100 MB of free disk space and 2 GB RAM.

How much does the software cost?

Personal costs $49 for 1 computer. Business costs $199 for up to 100 computers. Enterprise costs $499 for up to 500 computers.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Refund requests are accepted for 30 days under the RecoveryTools refund policy. Software bought without a demo evaluation does not qualify. Email a signed Letter of Destruction to sales@recovery-tools.org. Bundle purchases cannot be refunded.

Restore Your Address List With the Free Demo

Download the free demo, preview your contacts and buy the license when you want to export them all.