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How to Split Outlook OST/PST Files?

Make use of PST Split Software and easily split large PST/OST & NST files of Outlook.


With simple steps and instant process split Outloook PST/ OST & NST files via "eSoftTools Outlook PST Split Software". Quickly split both ANSI and Unicode format of any size. Split Outlook data files by different splitting options like- Split by Size, Date, Year, Folder & Email Address.

Step-1) Download & Launch eSoftTools PST Split Software on your windows based machine.
PST Split Software Main Screen
Step-2) Choose a file selction options from the options "Browse" or "Search OST or PST File".
PST Split Software file selection mode
Step-3) Import PST/OST and NST files in the software by selecting required option.
Browse & Select Outlook files

1) Hit the "Add PST File" button from the menubar or "Browse" from first screen.
select pst/ost/nst
2) Next, select the file from its location and press the "Open" button.
Search Outlook OST/PST & NST files from Drive

1) Click the Search OST or PST File from software's welcome screen.
search ost/nst/pst files
2) Press "Browse Location" button to Select a folder from your drive & click "Search" button.

Scan selected folder load data files and select needed PST/OST or NST files.

Step-4) Scan Selected Files and Load all folders of Outook profile
Folder view/splitting option

Make selection of needed Outlook folders, choose splitting options and follow the steps shown below:-

Split Large PST in Smaller size PST files by following the below mentioned steps:-
Step-5) Select needed folders from PST folders list, select Split By Size and other required options.
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  • Provide Split Size:- Input a Split size to create PST files with defined size (Users can add Minimum Size 1 MB to Maximum= No Limit)
  • Filter Emails:- Select a "From" and "To Date" to Export data of only selected date to new PST files
After all required selection press the "Next" button.
pst split by size
Step-6) From the next screen, press "Browse" button to select a saving location.
After saving location selection, simply start the PST Splitting process by hitting the "Start Split" button.
select location
Step-7) Software will start the splitting process, and show you complete details of working.
PST Split process
Step-8) After completion of PST splitting process the software will provide a new window with message "PST Splitting Process completed Successfully".
PST Size Splitting process completion
Split Outlook PST/OST or NST files by date:-
Step-5) Select Outlook folders from PST/NST or OST files and select Split By Date options.
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  • Select a Date Range:- Select a "From" and "To Date" to export items of only required dates from PST/OST/NST files
After these selections hit the "Next" button.
pst split by date
Step-6) Next, click the "Browse" button and choose a saving location.
Select saving location, then press the "Start Split" button to begin PST file splitting process by date.
select location
Step-7) Start the OST/PST splitting process, and get a preview of software working process on your screen.
PST Split process
Step-8) In a very short time the software will complete the Splitting process and message "PST Splitting Process completed Successfully" in a new window.
PST Size Splitting process completion
Split Outlook PST/OST or NST files by Year:-
Step-5) Perform Outlook folder selection from PST/NST/OST files and select Split By Year radio button.
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  • Select Year:- Select a "Start Year" and "End Year" from predefined list of years
  • Custom Year:- Input a custom "Start" and a "End Year" manually.
  • Filter Emails:- Choose a "From" and "To Date" and easily export emails and other data from PST/OST/NST files of selected dates
After selections, hit the "Next" button.
pst split by year
Step-6) Click the "Browse" button from next opened screen to choose a saving location.
Select a saving location and press the "Start Split" button to start the PST file splitting by year process.
select location
Step-7) Start the OST/PST/NST file splitting by year process, and get a live preview of entire working process of the software.
PST Split process
Step-8) Software will accomplish the Splitting process in a very short time and provide instant result with message "PST Splitting Process completed Successfully".
PST Size Splitting process completion
Split Outlook PST/OST or NST files by Folder:-
Step-5) Select needed folders from PST/NST/OST files and select Split By Folder radio button.
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  • Split PST by Selected Folder:- Create a single PST file with all selected folders
  • Split Folder-Wise PST file:- Create separate PST files for Each Outlook folder.
  • Filter Emails:- Select "From" and "To Date" to export data from PST/OST/NST files of only required dates
After this, press the "Next" button.
pst split by folder
Step-6) Press the "Browse" button from next screen and choose saving location.
Press the "Start Split" button to begin the process of PST file splitting by Outlook folders.
select location
Step-7) Split the OST/PST/NST file by folder, and get preview of software working process.
PST Split process
Step-8) Complete the Splitting process through the software and after completeion users will get a message "PST Splitting Process completed Successfully" in new window.
PST Size Splitting process completion
Split Outlook PST/OST or NST files By Email Address:-
Step-5) Select needed folders from PST/NST/OST files and select Split By Email Address radio button.
    Select Other options:-
  • Search Email Address in:- Input email address and Choose "From", "To", "BCC", "CC", attributes
  • Filter Emails:- Select a "From" and "To Date" for exporting emails and other items from PST/OST/NST files of selected dates
Select all options and hit the "Next" button.
pst split by email address
Step-6) Click the "Browse" button and choose a saving location.
After selection of saving location, press the "Start Split" button and begin the process of PST file splitting with data of specified email address.
select location
Step-7) Software will start the OST/PST/NST file splitting with data items of specified email address.
PST Split process
Step-8) Software will complete the Splitting process and save data of specified email address to new PST files. After completion the software show a new window with message "PST Splitting Process completed Successfully".
PST Size Splitting process completion