Split Large PST Files into Smaller Parts
This guide provides a complete walkthrough for splitting oversized Outlook PST files to improve performance and prevent corruption.
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Step-by-Step Splitting Guide
Follow these five simple steps to divide your large PST file.
Step 1: Download and Install
Download the SysCurve PST Splitter Tool from our website and install it on your system.
Step 2: Add the Large PST File
Launch the tool and click the “Add File” button to select the large PST file that you want to split.
Step 3: Choose Splitting Criteria
Choose the specific criteria for splitting the PST file. You can split by size (e.g., 1 GB, 5 GB), by date range, by email ID, or by selected folders.
Step 4: Set Destination Location
Choose the folder where you want to save the new, split PST files and click on the 'Save' button.
Step 5: Start the Splitting Process
Click on the 'Split' button to start the process. The tool will divide the PST file into smaller parts based on your chosen criteria and save them to your selected location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I split a large PST file?
Splitting a large PST file helps prevent corruption issues, improves Outlook performance, and makes the data easier to manage, search, and back up. Outlook performance can degrade significantly with oversized PST files.
What are the different ways I can split my PST file?
The SysCurve PST Splitter tool offers multiple options. You can split your file into smaller parts by a specific size (e.g., 2 GB each), by date range (e.g., one file per year), by specific folders, or by sender email ID.
Does this tool alter my original PST file?
No, the software works in a read-only mode. It reads your original large PST file and creates new, smaller PST files, leaving your original file completely untouched and safe.