Step 1: Install the Lotus Notes NSF Viewer
Download the NSF File Viewer Tool from the official website of SysInfoTools. Next, Install it on your system.
Step 2: Checks Prerequisites
As you run the tool, this interface appears on the screen, confirming the installation of the IBM Notes. Click Ok.
Step 3: First Interface Appears
Once the NSF Viewer Tool starts completely, you will see the following interface.
Step 4: File Selection Options
At the top, you will see two buttons: Add Files and Add Folder. To open and view NSF files you need to click on Add Files.
Step 5: Open Lotus Notes NSF File
Click on Add Files and browse for the saved NSF file on your system. Select it and click Open.
Step 6: Fetching NSF File Data
Once you add the NSF file to the tool, it reads and fetches all data in the selected file. You can force-stop this procedure if needed.
Step 7: Preview Panel Opens
Once the NSF file has been added successfully, the preview panel opens. This shows a list of folders in the tree hierarchy.
Step 8: Open Folder Content
Choose any folder and double-click on it to load the list of emails/content within it.
Step 9: Read Emails of Lotus Notes
Again, double-click on any specific email or click on the Mail button within the folder to see its preview.
Step 10: Open Attachment Files
Click on the Attachments button to see the associated attachment within the email.
Step 11: Upgrade to Convert NSF
Select folders from the preview list and click Next.