Is it possible to split an ANSI PST into multiple Unicode PSTs for better compatibility?

[lucasjones]

Yes, it is possible to split an ANSI PST into multiple Unicode PST & which can enhance compatibility with newer versions of Outlook and prevent oversized PST issues. There are two options - use a professional tool such as Softaken Split PST Tool or do it yourself.

Using the Softaken Split PST Tool (recommended)

Outlook PST Splitter is a dependable software that is specifically developed to split large PST files into smaller, smaller parts. This is how it works.

Steps

• Download and install the Softaken Split PST Tool.
• Launch the tool and pick the ANSI PST file.
• Select the splitting criteria - size, date or folder.
• Choose Unicode PST as the output format to ensure compatibility with the latest Outlook versions.
• Click Split. The utility will generate multiple smaller PST files while retaining all emails, attachments, and folder structure.

Advantages

• Supports big PST files with no data loss.
• Converts ANSI PST to Unicode PST automatically.
• Preserves folder structure and attachments.
• There is no need for technical expertise with this user-friendly interface.

Manual Method.

If you do not want to utilize a third party application & you can manually split an ANSI PST into Unicode PSTs using Outlook.

Steps

• Open MS Outlook.
• Create a new Unicode PST.
• File > Account Settings → Data Files → Add → Unicode PST format.
• Launch Outlook and open your existing ANSI PST.
• Copy or transfer emails from the ANSI PST to the new Unicode PST.
• This can be done folder by folder or in bunches.
• Use drag & drop or the Move to Folder feature.
• Repeat the way to create multiple Unicode PST files as needed.

Notes

• This technique is free but time consuming, particularly for large PST files.
• A careful approach is required to ensure that no emails & attachments are overlooked.
• Folder structure could need manual restructuring.

Outlook PST Splitter is the suggested option due to its convenience & speed. Manual splitting is effective for small PST but can be time consuming and error-prone for bigger files.

 

[alecksteve04]

es, it is absolutely possible to split an ANSI PST file into multiple Unicode PST files using ATS PST Recovery Software. Since ANSI PSTs have a file size limitation of 2GB, they often become prone to corruption and performance issues. Converting them into Unicode PSTs, which support much larger storage capacities, ensures better compatibility with modern versions of Outlook.

With ATS PST Recovery, you can:

• Repair and recover corrupted or oversized ANSI PST files.
• Split large PSTs into smaller, manageable Unicode PST files based on size, folder, or date range.
• Preserve all mailbox data such as emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, journals, and notes with complete metadata integrity (To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, Date, etc.).
• Use the recovered Unicode PSTs seamlessly with Outlook versions 2003 and above.

This makes ATS PST Recovery not just a repair tool, but also a reliable migration and compatibility solution for Outlook users dealing with old ANSI PSTs