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