PST File Extension

PST file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Outlook Personal Information Store File. PST has been classified as Data Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PST files in Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage program.

Outlook Personal Information Store File Type

What is a PST File Type?

PST has a limit of 2GB and will slow Outlook down when the file is close to the limit. Microsoft provides a program called Exchange 2000 Tool: PST2GB that reduces the size of a PST file. However, the utility can truncate the file, which means that some data will be lost, so make sure to save d' first the file PST.

Unlike the full version of Outlook, Outlook Express does not use PST files. Outlook Express can, however, import TVP data at the click of the Import function. Mac users can use the PST Import Tool for Entourage tool to import PST data into Entourage or the PST to MBOX converter to convert PST files to .MBOX files.

Free online PST Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PST (Outlook Personal Information Store File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PST, merge, split and compare the PST files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PST Converter

Open PST

Edit PST

Compare PST Files

Merge PST Files

Split PST Files

PST Metadata Viewer

PST Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Outlook Personal Information Store File .PST File Extensions while opening the .PST files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PST Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Outlook Personal Information Store File on your system such as Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage program for *.pst (Outlook Personal Information Store File) files.
   
   

   Associate PST Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PST (e.g example.pst) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pst files.
   
   

   Associate PST Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PST (e.g example.pst) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PST File Extensions

PST default file extension is .PST and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PST File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PST files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PST File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	PS2 Save Builder 000 for Windows	Free	PS2 Save Builder

Open PST File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Microsoft PST Import Tool for Entourage 000 for MacOs	Free	Microsoft

Open PST file on Linux

Open PST file on Web

Open PST file on iOS

Open PST file on Android

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