How to split pst file in Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007

In today’s era, almost every communication more or less is connected to email. And in this scenario, an oversized pst file can create a lot of issues in Outlook, and to cope up it is necessary to split large-size files into small-size files. If the file size is not maintained properly then it can create data loss for users. So, it’s better on the part of a user to split pst file and save data.

Now the question comes how to split pst. In a general talk, it is said that there are two ways of doing split pst. Either a user can opt for manual or can go for automatic. But it is not that easy to do the split manually as it sounds verbally.

Let us check how a user can split pst file by following the manual process:

1. A user can split pst file by taking help from Import Export Option in Outlook by performing this step-

• Open Outlook in your system and then go to the File menu
• Now click on Account Settings and then again on Account Setting
• Here first, you have to click on Data files and then click on Add§ Here a dialog box will appear. In it enter the name of the file in the File Name box and in the Save as type box type Outlook Data File(*pst)§Again, go to Files and click on it. Then click on Open and Export and then you have to click on Import/Export§ Select Export to a file and then click on the Next button below
• Now export to a file dialog box that will appear in this select the file and then click on next. Then choose folders you want to export. Here if you wish you can also export subfolders.
• Here you choose your file saving location from the Browse option and you can also skip the export of duplicate items. At last click on the Finish button

With the above steps, the manual the process by Import/Export from Outlook ends here.

1. A user can also take help from the Compact PST File Size option present in the outlook to do a pst file splitter. For completing this method, a user can undergo the following steps

• Open Outlook and go to the File tab.
• Here click on the Account Setting Option is given in a box.
• Now a dialog box appears here also click on Account Setting. Then again, a new dialog box will appear. Here click on Data Files.
• Here you have to select the file which you want to compact and then the setting option will become enabled. Now click on settings.
• After you click on the settings option a new dialog box appears. Here you can verify details like Name, Filename, Format. And after that click on Compact Now and finally, click on OK. Here you complete this process successfully.

Easy and Quick Method - However, a user can also wish to do the process of pst file splitter by taking help from third-party software. Here I recommend to use DRS PST Splitter. It is a professional tool specially designed to split large files into small sizes with some advanced features. This is completely automated and does not require much effort to run the tool.

Let's point out some situations a user faces when he opts for manual process and automated process for split pst.

• The manual process of file split requires a large amount of time whereas if a user go for an automation process, then he can do the same task but with minimum time duration.
• The manual process of file split does not have any security of data but in the automation process, there is a full guarantee of data security and integrity.
• The manual process of file split requires a user to completely handle the whole process on their own and in case any process is done wrong there can be a great mess. While in an automation process a user is not left alone to do the process rather a software guide or support assists the user.
• The manual Process of file split requires prior technical knowledge to perform the method properly but in the automation process, a user need not require any previous technical knowledge to run the tool.

Conclusion

In this article, I have mentioned how a user can split.pst file with the help of two different manual methods and another very easy solution of doing the split pst file but by using a technical tool. The automated tool is widely accepted by users as they find it to be the easiest technique. A proper ready to use software with an amazing program makes the complicated task very easy and completes within less time.