In Outlook 2013 and higher versions, the file size limit of Unicode PST file has increased up to 50 GB. The Outlook data files work normally under the available storage space. However, the file size exceeds its predefined limit, the chances of losing emails and other important data from MS Outlook also becomes increased. Large sized PST files can cause serious issues and this can affect the performance of MS Outlook. Also, the Outlook respond slowly and freezes the current window or it often crashes. Moreover, it can confront the corruption. Hence, if users are having a large PST file, they may face the corruption. And because of this, users may lose all their crucial emails and other mailbox data. Thus, be a smart Outlook user to get rid of this situation. One can split PST file into two or more parts.
Break Large Sized PST File into Smaller Parts
Now, the question arises that how to split PST file in Outlook 2013? Well, MS Outlook does not offer any built-in utility to divide large sized Outlook PST file into smaller parts. However, it is possible via Archive or Import/Export option of Outlook. Furthermore, it provides Move to Folder option to move all mailbox content from one file to another. Although, all the alternatives cannot break PST file in sub-parts but can transfer mailbox data. Here, in this section, we have mentioned the entire procedure in multiple steps to transfer mailbox folders from one PST to another. So that, any non-technical can execute the task without any difficulties.
Manual Techniques to Split PST File in Outlook 2013
There are two approaches to split PST file of Outlook version 2013. Apply any approach which suits you more. Technically both methods are 100% working and feasible solution to split Outlook PST file
#Approach 1: Split Oversized PST File via Import & Export Option in Outlook 2013
- Launch the Microsoft Outlook
- Navigate to the File menu and choose Account Settings >> Account Setting
- Select the Data Files tab from the disappeared dialog box and click on Add
- Now, Create or Open Outlook Data File wizard will pop up
- Assign a name for PST file here and select the storage location for it
- Hit Ok button and close Account Settings window
- After this, open to File tab again and hit a click on Open >> Import
- Next, Import and Export window will pop up. Select Export >> Next
- Browse the PST file and click on Next for further process to split PST file
- Now, select the desired folder to export from the Expand the folder and select an item to export and click Next
- Browse the location to save the output PST file and name this file
- Choose one option before clicking on Finish button
- A new dialog box will appear from here you can set a password for the resultant PST file. Well, this is an optional feature and you can skip this via clicking on Cancel (if you do not require to set a password)
- Eventually, you can access the newly created PST file from the saved location
# Approach 2: Split Oversized PST File using Move to Folder Option
- Launch MS Outlook and click on File >> New >> Outlook Data File
- New Outlook Data File wizard will pop up now
- Choose the PST file from here can click on OK button
- Now, Create Microsoft Personal Folders window will appear
- Here, enter a name for new PST file
- Next, select a folder to move the PST file
Note: You can choose more than one folder to transfer - Click on Move to Folder from the Edit menu
- A new Move Items wizard will prompt now. Click on the New button to break up large PST file
- Type a new name for the folder from Create New Folder window
- From Select where to place the folder section, click on OK and select the new Outlook PST file
- Choose a new folder from the PST file in Move Items and click on OK
Limitations of Manual Procedures to Split PST File in Outlook 2013
Users may face many difficulties while executing the manual methods, some of them are following:
- If the mailbox comprises several emails and other data items like calendars, notes, journals, contacts, etc. then, the whole operation will consume a lot of time and efforts.
- It might take a couple of hours to execute the entire process.
- The manual approaches can be somehow challenging for non-technical users.
- There are high chances of permanent data loss if the guidelines are not followed carefully.
Automated Solution to Split PST File of Outlook 2013
As described above that, manual tricks require so much time to execute and a user must have the technical knowledge to perform all steps. Thus, to prevent users from all these troubles, we have come up with an eminent solution: SysTools Split PST Software. This tool has the capability to break oversized Outlook PST into smaller parts on the basis of creation date, size, year, or folder. The software works with both Archive and Active PST files. The tool offers an option to split only desired data items of PST file such as emails, contacts, calendars, tasks etc. There is no PST file size limitations are imposed by the software.
Conclusion
In this editorial, we have discussed that how to split PST file in Outlook 2013. Once the size of PST file exceeds its predefined limit then, it becomes difficult to operate Outlook. Hence, considering the needs of users to split large size PST file, here we have mentioned all the possible manual and automatic solutions for the same. Now, users can opt for any procedure as per their needs and availability of time.
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