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Extension
.PAB
Category
Data
Primary Use
Personal Address Book
Primary Software

What is a PAB file?

A .PAB file is primarily a Personal Address Book file. Older versions of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange use this format to store contact information. This includes names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Today, modern versions of Outlook store this data inside .PST or .OST files instead. Sometimes, a .PAB file is a backup job script file used by PowerArchiver.

How to open PAB files?

If the file is a Personal Address Book, you can import it into Microsoft Outlook using the import wizard. If the file is a backup script, you need PowerArchiver to open it. Because .PAB has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/pab to identify the actual format of your file.

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viewer.online/pab can analyze .PAB files to identify the exact format and creator software, inspect the file structure, extract readable text, and check whether an online preview is available.

Summary

viewer.online/pab is useful for identifying, inspecting, and understanding .PAB files without installing software or dealing with compatibility problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PAB file?

A .PAB file is usually a Personal Address Book created by older versions of Microsoft Outlook.

Can I import a PAB file into modern Outlook?

Yes. You can use the Import and Export wizard in Microsoft Outlook to import a .PAB file into your current contacts.

Are PAB files still used?

No. Modern versions of Microsoft Exchange and Outlook use the .OAB, .OST, or .PST formats instead.

How can I extract contacts without Outlook?

You can use viewer.online/pab to extract readable text from the .PAB file without installing Microsoft Outlook.

What if my PAB file is not an address book?

It might be a backup job script file created by PowerArchiver. You can use viewer.online/pab to verify the file format.

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