How Do I Use Outlook’s Archive Feature to Shrink PST Files?

[THOMPSON01]

My Outlook PST file has become quite large and is starting to slow down my system. I have heard that using Outlook’s Archive feature can help reduce the PST file size, but I am not exactly sure how to use it properly. Can someone please explain step-by-step how to archive old emails or data in Outlook to shrink the PST file size? Also, does archiving automatically compress the PST file, or do I need to do something else after that to free up space? Any clear instructions or additional tips to optimize PST file size would be really helpful.

 

[oliviabennett]

I recently used Softaken Compress PST Software to shrink my Outlook PST file, and it proved to be very useful. Within minutes, my large PST file was significantly reduced in size without any data loss. Its interface is simple, and it allows you to compress single or multiple PST files simultaneously. If your PST file exceeds 50GB or your Outlook is running slow, I highly recommend giving this tool a try.

 

[ishasingh]

To reduce the size of an oversized PST file in Outlook, you can use the Archive feature to move older emails and items to a separate PST file. Go to File > Info > Tools > Clean Up Old Items, select the folder (like Inbox), set a date to archive messages older than that date, choose a location for the archive PST, and click OK. This helps declutter your main PST file, but it doesn’t automatically compress it. To reclaim unused space, go to File > Account Settings > Data Files > Settings > Compact Now after archiving. For a more efficient and automated solution, you can use the Aryson PST Compress Tool, which safely compresses large PST files without losing any data, helping optimize Outlook performance and storage space.

 

[loganellis]

If your Outlook PST file has become too large and emails are taking time to load, the DataVare Outlook PST Compact Expert Tool is a simple solution. This tool compresses large PST files without any data loss and speeds up Outlook performance. It allows you to reduce the file size while preserving emails, attachments, and other data. It's fully compatible with all Outlook versions and is extremely easy to use.

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