How to Compact the Size of an Outlook PST File?


STEP 1

Go to Start menu » Programs » Compact PST

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STEP 2

To select PST files or folders, click on Add File or Add Folder button as shown in the image below:

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STEP 3

Select and Open the Outlook PST file(s) that you want to Compress.

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STEP 4

Note - If you want to remove selected PST files from the list of files, first select the file, then click on the Remove button to remove file from the list.

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STEP 5

Now, the next step is to select the folder to save compressed PST file. Click on Browse button to select the folder & save compressed PST file. Click OK.

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STEP 6

Now click on Compress PST button to begin compressing Outlook PST File:

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STEP 7

Select an appropriate option to compress PST file.
Remove Attachments
With this option, users can compress PST files without saving the attachments. This option will remove / delete all the attachments while saving compressed PST.
Extract & Save Attachments
With this option, users can extract the attachments and the attachments will be saved in a separate folder.
Extract, Save & Compress Attachments
With this option, users can extract the attachments and the attachments will be saved in a zipped format (.zip file) in a separate folder.

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STEP 8

Now click on the Compress button to start the process of compressing PST files.

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STEP 9

The software will display the progress bar on the screen:

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STEP 10

After compressing PST files, the software will display the status of successfully compressed PST file.

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STEP 11

Next, to view the Compressed PST file; navigate to the respective folder. You will be able to see the Compressed PST file.

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