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Apart from this, you can store large amounts of data inside the PST files, including MS Outlook emails, contacts, calendars, and other data. However, we found users looking for a solution to backup their PST files. If you are also looking for a backup method, read this blog carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we will provide a solution such as manual and professional<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/\"  target=\"_blank\"> <strong>PST Converter for Mac<\/strong><\/a> to make the backup process easier. Once you read this blog, you will be able to back up without issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool-windows.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without wasting more time, let\u2019s start discussing different techniques.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#How_to_Backup_Outlook_PST_File_%E2%80%93_Efficient_Methods\" >How to Backup Outlook PST File? &#8211; Efficient Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#1_Manually_Backup_Outlook_Files\" >#1. Manually Backup Outlook Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#Way_1_Use_ImportExport_Feature\" >Way 1. Use Import\/Export Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#Way_2_Using_Windows_Backup_Built-in\" >Way 2. Using Windows Backup Built-in<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#2_Automated_Approach_to_Backup_PST_File\" >#2. Automated Approach to Backup PST File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#Detailed_Steps_For_MS_Outlook_Backup\" >Detailed Steps For MS Outlook Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Backup_Outlook_PST_File_%E2%80%93_Efficient_Methods\"><\/span>How to Backup Outlook PST File? &#8211; Efficient Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, we will offer a native and risk-free automated approach. First of all, read and choose the best procedure out of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manually_Backup_Outlook_Files\"><\/span>#1. Manually Backup Outlook Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read further to know about the free solution to end this process efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_1_Use_ImportExport_Feature\"><\/span>Way 1. Use Import\/Export Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook <\/strong>-&gt; <strong>File <\/strong>-&gt; <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> -&gt; click<strong> Import\/Export <\/strong>-&gt; tap <strong>Export to a file<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, hit <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst) <\/strong>-&gt;pick folder with PST file for backup -&gt;<strong> set the location<\/strong> to save backed up PST files. Next, hit <strong>Finish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_2_Using_Windows_Backup_Built-in\"><\/span>Way 2. Using Windows Backup Built-in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> -&gt; <strong>System and Security<\/strong> -&gt; <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, hit <strong>set up backup<\/strong> -&gt; select <strong>file for backup<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later, choose the drive in which you want to back up PST files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, the above methods are free and effective, they are prone to corruption. Besides, there is no guarantee of data security, which makes it the least used method. If you\u2019re not sure of these methods, you can try another solution to achieve the desired goal efficiently with the guarantee of data protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Automated_Approach_to_Backup_PST_File\"><\/span>#2. Automated Approach to Backup PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Macsonik <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PST File Converter <\/strong><\/a>is verified and the most recommended utility to complete the process. With this software, users can save or backup their PST files into various file formats. Apart from this, it enables users to backup single or multiple PST files at once. Additionally, it has various admirable features that make the process simple and efficient. For instance, it allows you to backup Outlook PST files without duplicates, without or along with attachments, and more. In addition, it is helpful to back up selective date range emails. Still, the original folder hierarchy will be maintained and gives 100% precise error-free output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Steps_For_MS_Outlook_Backup\"><\/span>Detailed Steps For MS Outlook Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you will get the complete stepwise procedure to do this task correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start, install and open the <strong>PST Converter Tool<\/strong> on your system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, tap <strong>Select Files <\/strong>option to add the PST file for backup. Hit <strong>Open <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Next<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this, view the PST file content and tick the item for backup. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later, select <strong>PDF <\/strong>or other format as destination path from the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, create the path to save your backed up files at the desired location.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the end, press the <strong>Convert <\/strong>tab to begin backing up Outlook PST files automatically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the process will end by following the above steps correctly. Once the process is done, you can find the backed up file at the desired location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-aol\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Import PST to AOL Mail <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we conclude the entire blog, it provides the best solution to backup Outlook PST file. You can choose any solution, including manual and professional method. If we compare both of them, the professional technique is the most suggested to complete the task. Additionally, this wizard offers various incredible features to make the process efficient and secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741757650970\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How to take a backup of an Outlook PST file?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To backup Outlook PST file, these are the simple steps.\u00a0<br\/>Run Outlook &#8211; File &#8211; Open and Export -Import\/Export &#8211; Export to a file &#8211; Outlook Data File (.pst) &#8211; select folder for backup -> specify location to save backed up PST files &#8211; Finish.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741757662575\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Can I backup Outlook emails to hard drive?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can backup Outlook emails into the hard drive using the best MacSonik PST Converter Tool.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: When you backup Outlook PST file, it allows you to prevent your PST file data from data loss and<a class=\"read-more ml-1 main-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-outlook-pst-file\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mac-outlook-pst"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Backup Outlook PST File? 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