Easy Steps to Split Outlook Data File by Size

Let's Start With Split By Size Option

STEP 1

In the first step, you are required to select the option to Split by Size and click on Next.

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STEP 2

In the next step, you are required to browse the PST file you want to split. Click on “Browse”

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STEP 3

Select the PST file location on your computer and click on Open button.

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STEP 4

Select Size of PST file on the basis of which it should be separated & click on the Browse button

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STEP 5

Select the destination folder where you want to keep the output PST files.

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STEP 6

Once you are done with it, click on Next.

 

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STEP 7

All the information has been displayed on screen, check them thoroughly & click on Split.

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STEP 8

The Current Status of processing will be shown on screen:

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STEP 9

Then a notification will appear that shows successful completion of the process

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STEP 10

The process is complete. Now the software will generate a Comma Separated File (CSV) containing the log on per folder partitioned from initial PST files & no. of items it contains. You can now compare your initial & resulting PST files.

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STEP 11

You can now compare and view your PST files report.

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STEP 12

Now Navigate from location where software saved splited PST files.

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How to break up large PST files with split by Size option?

To know how to split bulk Outlook PST file by size, just select the split by size option and proceed. The software will ask for a preferred size (in MB), to split up the source PST file with. Provide the size and proceed after selecting a target location to save resultant PST files.

Once the splitting completes, you can either click on the Compare PST button or go to the target location to check the output. And this is how to split big PST file by size.

Does the split by size option has particular splitting size limitation?

Yes, the software has a minimum and maximum splitting size limitation imposed on its Split by Size option. A minimum of 5 MB and a maximum of 10240 MB, i.e. 10 GB can be used for defining the size to split PST file by size.

Is the original (source) PST file affected by the split process?

No, the software ensures that it, splits PST file into smaller parts without any changes taking place in the source PST file. Thus, the software comes with an option to select a target (destination) location to save the output PST file segments. Moreover, you can also create a new folder at a location of your choice to save the resultant PST's, right from the software panel.

How to check the split settings to break down a large pst file?

Once, the 'Step 2 – Select Outlook File' is completed, click on Next. On the screen that comes next, is where you will be able to preview the complete Split Details before splitting the PST file. The details will include the following:
  • Source PST Path
  • PST Type
  • PST Size
  • Current PST (name)
  • Destination Path
  • Split oversized PST file Option
  • Selected Size

After previewing the details and gaining complete assurance of correct selection, you can now continue with splitting the PST.

What if I forget the target location selected for saving output PST files?

"How will I know the target location selected for saving output PST files if I forget it during the split process, a point from where I cannot back out?"

There is no need to worry, even if you forget how split Outlook archive file will be saved. The software shows a live progress screen during the splitting process of your PST file. Along with all the other details, Split PST tool, not only displays the destination path of the resultant PST file as selected by you. But, it also provides a direct link to the target folder, for added convenience.

 

 

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