4.4.1.3. Split and Save PST File

Stellar Converter for OST allows you to split converted PST files into different sizes. You can split a PST file into various sizes up to the maximum size of 50GB. 

For large files, Stellar Converter for OST automatically splits the new PST file into small sizes. The size of the split files will depend on the version of Outlook installed on your computer:

1. If you have Outlook 2007 installed, the new PST will split at approximately 18 GB size.

2. If you have Outlook 2010 or above installed, the new PST will split at approximately 45 GB in size.

Note: You can use Split and Save PST option when converted mailbox size is more than 1GB.

 

Steps to Split and Save PST file by size:

1. Run Stellar Converter for OST.

2. See Select and Convert OST File, to know how to select and convert the file.

3. Click Save Converted File from Home ribbon to open Save As window.

4. Select Save As PST option and click Next. 

5. Save as PST window appears. Choose Split and Save PST option and then click Next.

6. Split PST screen appears. In Select size box, type or select the size as per your requirement to split the converted mailbox.

Note: You can split converted mailboxes into many parts to the maximum size of 50 GB.

7. Click Next. Select Destination screen appears.

8. Click Browse to save converted outlook data file at specified destination.

   Note: 

• Recover Deleted Items check box is selected by default, uncheck it if deleted convert items are not required.

• Auto split PST file  check box is selected by default, uncheck it if you do not want to split converted PST file. This option helps to auto split new PST file at approximately 45 GB in size.

• Click Apply Advance Filter if you want to apply filter on the converted files.

9. Click OK.

10. After the saving process is completed, Saving Complete dialog box appears. It shows the path and size of the converted file.

11. Click 'How to import PST file?' to know how to import the new PST file in MS Outlook.

12. Click OK to complete the process.