Outlook PST Merge tool to combine multiple Outlook files into single PST

Microsoft Outlook is a well-known application for emailing and other tasks. It comes in several versions and Microsoft has developed Outlook with several features. PST is basically used file format for data storage like emails, contacts, calendars, events and many more. When the user has several PST files and it becomes difficult to manage them at the time, the need arises to merge Outlook PST files.

Why merge PST files?

There are several reasons behind merging of Outlook PST files such as –

  • If you have a large number of PST files, it becomes difficult to manage them.
  • If you find a need to share the files, sharing one by one is little tedious. At that time, merging becomes useful.

How to merge multiple PST files together?

There are multiple methods available to combine Outlook PST files. Some are free and some are paid ones. Both the methods are free to use by the users. We are describing both the methods one by one for you.

Manual method to join Outlook PST files

Method 1. Merge multiple Outlook files into single one using drag & drop option

Method 2. Using Import & Export feature of Outlook

Method 3. Make a new blank PST file

Drawbacks of manual solution

  • Manual method is not capable to perform the task effectively
  • With the manual method, there are chances of data loss
  • Manual method is found complicated by some users

Introduction to PST Merger Tool

Looking at the drawbacks of the manual method, an alternate solution named Outlook PST Merge tool is designed for the users to make the task easier and comfortable. The application has several advanced features to make the merging faster.

Features of Outlook PST Merge tool

  • Simple to use application
  • Trouble-free and accuracy is fully maintained
  • Facility to exclude duplicate items
  • Merge desired folders of PST files
  • File mode or folder mode available for loading PST files
  • Facility to merge similar folders or create a separate folder for each PST file

Versions available for Outlook PST Merge

Free version – There is a free version available that is helpful for the user to understand the tool in a better way before purchasing the application. With the demo version, you are allowed to combine only 10 items.

Paid version – When the user is satisfied with the tool, he/she can purchase the licensed version of the software. With the paid version, you can merge unlimited folders without any restriction.

Step by step working to merge Outlook files

The software is simple to use and has only counted steps to perform the task.

Step 1. Locate PST files using Folder mode or file mode.

Step 2. Select Merge type – similar folders or separate folders

Step 3. Specify an output location to save the results

Step 4. Click on Merge Now option