{"id":126,"date":"2021-06-15T12:19:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T12:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/?p=126"},"modified":"2022-06-24T12:22:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T12:22:41","slug":"trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Trim Large Sized PST file into Smaller Parts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post focus on providing simplest and quickest solutions to users to trim large PST file into multiple parts. Many Outlook users are facing oversized PST file issues and want to reduce the file size. To resolve this issue, you need to trim the PST file into smaller parts. This is the best way to get rid of large or oversized PST files. Before we directly reach the solution, let us know about the PST file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/dl\/sign\/gainsplitdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/split-pst\/order\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>PST i.e. Personal Storage Table is an Outlook data file. All its data is stored and exported into PST format including emails, contacts, calendars, journals, notes, etc. Outlook 97 to 2002 versions use ANSI PST file format which has a maximum storage capacity of 2 GB. It is 20 GB in Outlook 2003 to 2010 versions and is extended by 50 GB in later versions such as Outlook 2013, 2016, and 2019. This size can be increased by applying changes in Windows registry settings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#How_to_check_the_size_of_the_Outlook_mailbox\" >How to check the size of the Outlook mailbox?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Why_need_to_trim_oversized_PST_files_into_smaller_parts\" >Why need to trim oversized PST files into smaller parts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Manual_ways_to_trim_large_Outlook_PST_files\" >Manual ways to trim large Outlook PST files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Method_1_Archive_feature_to_reduce_PST_file_size\" >Method 1. Archive feature to reduce PST file size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Method_2_ImportExport_option_to_manage_large_PST_files\" >Method 2. Import\/Export option to manage large PST files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Method_3_Using_Move_to_Folder_option_to_reduce_Outlook_mailbox_size\" >Method 3. Using Move to Folder option to reduce Outlook mailbox size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Limitations_of_manual_solutions_to_trim_Outlook_PST_file_size\" >Limitations of manual solutions to trim Outlook PST file size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#A_smart_way_to_trim_large_PST_file_into_smaller_parts\" >A smart way to trim large PST file into smaller parts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/trim-large-sized-pst-file-into-smaller-parts\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_the_size_of_the_Outlook_mailbox\"><\/span><strong>How to check the size of the Outlook mailbox?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need to follow the given steps to check Outlook mailbox size \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Outlook under <strong>Mail <\/strong>view, click on your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mail-view.png\" alt=\"mail view\" width=\"224\" height=\"198\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>Folder<\/strong> and then on <strong>Folder properties.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-folder.png\" alt=\"click folder\" width=\"262\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>Folder size.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-folder-size.png\" alt=\"click folder size\" width=\"327\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-folder-size.png 327w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-folder-size-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will find the size of the mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/see-size-mailbox.png\" alt=\"see size mailbox\" width=\"327\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/see-size-mailbox.png 327w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/see-size-mailbox-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_need_to_trim_oversized_PST_files_into_smaller_parts\"><\/span><strong>Why need to trim oversized PST files into smaller parts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many reasons behind the trimming of oversized PST files into multiple parts. Some of them are discussed below \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The performance of Outlook goes down due to the large size of PST files which needs splitting into multiple parts.<\/li>\n<li>Users are unable to send or receive emails when the allowed limit of PST files exceeds.<\/li>\n<li>It is required to trim large or oversized PST files to avoid data loss &amp; corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_ways_to_trim_large_Outlook_PST_files\"><\/span><strong>Manual ways to trim large Outlook PST files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no in-built feature in Outlook for trimming PST files. However, we provide here a few manual ways that you can use to trim large PST files into smaller parts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Archive_feature_to_reduce_PST_file_size\"><\/span><strong>Method 1. Archive feature to reduce PST file size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the archive feature available in Outlook, one can trim large PST files into smaller parts. Here are the steps for this \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch MS Outlook and go to<strong> File<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Info <\/strong>then on<strong> Tools<\/strong> and then click on <strong>Clean up old items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select a <strong>folder to archive,<\/strong> choose a <strong>date in archive items older than the <\/strong>box and Browse the location to save the archive file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click OK<\/strong> to end the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_ImportExport_option_to_manage_large_PST_files\"><\/span><strong>Method 2. Import\/Export option to manage large PST files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the Import\/Export wizard, you can break large size PST files. For this, given are the steps \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on<strong> File<\/strong> Go to <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> and select <strong>Account Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-file-tab.png\" alt=\"click file tab\" width=\"652\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-file-tab.png 652w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-file-tab-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Click Add<\/strong> under <strong>Data Files<\/strong> option in Account Settings wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-add-button.png\" alt=\"click add button\" width=\"629\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-add-button.png 629w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-add-button-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the file name and type it as an Outlook PST file. Click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/enter-file-name.png\" alt=\"enter file name\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/enter-file-name.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/enter-file-name-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This creates a new PST file. You can view the file under Data Files.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>File,<\/strong> <strong>Open &amp; Export,<\/strong> and choose <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-open-import.png\" alt=\"click open import\" width=\"623\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-open-import.png 623w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-open-import-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select Option <strong>Export to file<\/strong> in Import\/Export wizard. Then, <strong>click Next.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/export-file.png\" alt=\"export file\" width=\"452\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/export-file.png 452w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/export-file-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select Outlook data file<\/strong>. PST in Export file window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-outlook-data.png\" alt=\"select outlook data\" width=\"452\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-outlook-data.png 452w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-outlook-data-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the desired folder to export and also <strong>check include subfolder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/check-subfolder.png\" alt=\"check subfolder\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/check-subfolder.png 452w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/check-subfolder-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on<strong> the Browse<\/strong> option and choose a location to save the exported file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-browse.png\" alt=\"click browse\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-browse.png 452w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-browse-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Using_Move_to_Folder_option_to_reduce_Outlook_mailbox_size\"><\/span><strong>Method 3. Using Move to Folder option to reduce Outlook mailbox size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can try the move to the folder option to trim the Outlook PST file. Here is the complete process to perform the task \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to<strong> File<\/strong> Click on <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> and again on <strong>Account Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-account-setting.png\" alt=\"click account setting\" width=\"652\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-account-setting.png 652w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-account-setting-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Data Files tab<\/strong> and click on <strong>Add<\/strong> button to create a PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-data-file-tab.png\" alt=\"click data file tab\" width=\"629\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-data-file-tab.png 629w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-data-file-tab-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the home screen and <strong>open the default PST file.<\/strong> Choose items that you want to move to the new PST file that you have created above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-copy-folder.png\" alt=\"select copy folder\" width=\"1183\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-copy-folder.png 1183w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-copy-folder-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-copy-folder-1024x241.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-copy-folder-768x180.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Move<\/strong> button from the top and <strong>select Copy to Folder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-pst-flle.png\" alt=\"select pst flle\" width=\"364\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-pst-flle.png 364w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-pst-flle-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose PST file from the copy the selected items to Folder option and click<strong> OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also delete the copied items from the default Outlook PST file to reduce their size.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/dl\/sign\/gainsplitdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/split-pst\/order\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_manual_solutions_to_trim_Outlook_PST_file_size\"><\/span><strong>Limitations of manual solutions to trim Outlook PST file size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The manual ways are fully free to use but there are various limitations to trim PST files with these methods. Here are the limitations \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The process is lengthy and time-taking.<\/li>\n<li>Chances of data loss are high<\/li>\n<li>Technical skills are required<\/li>\n<li>No assurance of data integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_smart_way_to_trim_large_PST_file_into_smaller_parts\"><\/span><strong>A smart way to trim large PST file into smaller parts <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To trim large or oversized PST files instantly and with complete data safety, use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/split-pst\/\">Trim PST Tool<\/a>. <\/strong>This is a tested method by experts that lets you trim any large PST file into multiple parts. It offers to trim PST files by size, folder &amp; year. By maintain data integrity, users can easily divide oversized password-protected and archive PST files. Without any data loss, the PST file can be easily trimmed by the software. It allows trimming PST files even when Outlook is not installed in the system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here, we have discussed multiple manual ways and a smart tool to trim oversized PST files. There are few limitations with the manual method so it is recommended to use the software to avoid any data loss issues. The software is fully tested and safe to use that can easily trim any large PST file into smaller parts. You can try out the demo version to check the software&#8217;s working performance &amp; efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post focus on providing simplest and quickest solutions to users to trim large PST file into multiple parts. Many Outlook users are facing oversized PST file issues and want to reduce the file size. To resolve this issue, you need to trim the PST file into smaller parts. 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