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It also includes backup PST files data for saving them on a long-term basis. However, it can be complicated for users to do it without any issues. Don&#8217;t worry! We will cover all the required information to make the process simple and easier. It includes the manual and a risk-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst-compress\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PST Compress Tool<\/strong>.<\/a> First, examine the user&#8217;s problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms_btn_sec text-center my-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/macsonik-pst-compress.dmg\"\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst-compress\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>User query<\/strong>:<em> \u201cHaving a lot of PST files is truly challenging, as it makes it difficult to manage them. To avoid it, I was thinking of merging them into a single file to keep the PST file data without occupying unnecessary space. Although I found a solution, they are risky to use. So, if you have any reliable method, please provide it to us.\u201d<\/em><\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Top_Two_Reliable_Techniques_to_Merge_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\" >Top Two Reliable Techniques to Merge PST Files Without Duplicates<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Way_1_Manual_Solution_to_Combine_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\" >Way 1. Manual Solution to Combine PST Files Without Duplicates<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Phase_1_Make_a_New_Blank_PST_File\" >Phase 1. Make a New Blank PST File<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Phase_2_Move_Data_From_Old_PST_to_New_File\" >Phase 2. Move Data From Old PST to New File<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Way_2_Professional_Approach_to_Merge_PST_Files_and_Remove_Duplicates\" >Way 2. Professional Approach to Merge PST Files and Remove Duplicates<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Step-By-Step_Guide_to_Combine_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\" >Step-By-Step Guide to Combine PST Files Without Duplicates<\/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\/merge-pst-files-without-duplicates\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Two_Reliable_Techniques_to_Merge_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\"><\/span>Top Two Reliable Techniques to Merge PST Files Without Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you will learn about the methods that help you complete this process effortlessly. Besides, a manual method is full of risk and time-consuming. As a result, using an automated approach is useful for users to get quick and secure outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_1_Manual_Solution_to_Combine_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\"><\/span>Way 1. Manual Solution to Combine PST Files Without Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we will cover the complete steps to do this process for free. It consists of two steps to finish it successfully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_1_Make_a_New_Blank_PST_File\"><\/span>Phase 1. Make a New Blank PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To begin, run desktop-based Outlook\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, move and tap <strong>Home<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click <strong>New<\/strong> items and choose <strong>More<\/strong> <strong>Items<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, pick: <strong>Outlook Data File.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, provide the location to store a blank PST file with the desired name.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, hit <strong>Ok<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_2_Move_Data_From_Old_PST_to_New_File\"><\/span>Phase 2. Move Data From Old PST to New File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Outlook, click the <strong>File<\/strong> tab -> <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later, choose from the list: <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, pick the option from the list: <strong>Import from Another Program or File.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, a new list will be visible; select <strong>Outlook Data File(.pst).<\/strong> Hit <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, locate the location where you stored the PST files.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsequently, mark <strong>Do Not Import Duplicate Items<\/strong> feature.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Besides, mark <strong>Include Subfolder<\/strong> to import items with the same folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click Finish to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the above procedure, you might understand that it is time-consuming and complicated. If you want to do it without any issue or data loss, try this automated solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_2_Professional_Approach_to_Merge_PST_Files_and_Remove_Duplicates\"><\/span>Way 2. Professional Approach to Merge PST Files and Remove Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MacSonik PST Compress Tool<\/strong> is an outstanding utility that makes the process simple and easy. With its user-interactive interface, it will be easier for users with or without technical knowledge to merge PST files without duplicates. Apart from this, it allows users to merge more than two PST files at once. In addition, it gives various reliable features like duplicate remover, save attachments without attachments, split large PST files, and many more. Moreover, the data integrity will be maintained, and the output will be received efficiently and smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-By-Step_Guide_to_Combine_PST_Files_Without_Duplicates\"><\/span>Step-By-Step Guide to Combine PST Files Without Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These steps will be helpful to begin this process automatically and complete it without issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start, download and open the <strong>PST Compress Software<\/strong> on your system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, browse and add the PST file to merge and tap <strong>Open<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, view the PST file detail and tick to move further. Hit <strong>Next<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later, enable the <strong>duplicate remover feature<\/strong> to exclude duplicates. You can also use other features if required.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, assign the desired name and path to store output PST files.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, hit the <strong>Compress<\/strong> tab to start the process.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post is filled with all the information related to combining PST files into one. You can use the manual or an automated technique to merge PST files without duplicates. However, many users complain about data loss and other issues by using the free method. If you want to avoid such risk and need a reliable solution, a professional utility is amazing. With this software, the process will be completed within a few seconds and instantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752755820313\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How to merge multiple PST files into one?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Follow the steps to combine your PST files into a single PST file.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>1. Make a new PST file inside Outlook.\u00a0<br\/>   Visit the <strong>Home<\/strong> tab in Outlook and click <strong>New<\/strong> and expand it.\u00a0<br\/>   Pick <strong>More<\/strong> Items &#8211; <strong>Outlook Data File<\/strong>.\u00a0<br\/>   Assign a name and location and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.\u00a0<br\/>2. Move old PST File Data into the Newly Created PST File\u00a0<br\/>   Move to <strong>File<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Import\/Export.\u00a0<\/strong><br\/>   Tap <strong>Import from Another Program or File<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Outlook Data File(.pst)<\/strong>.<br\/>   <strong>Browse<\/strong> the PST file and tick <strong>Do Not Import Duplicate Items<\/strong>.\u00a0<br\/>  Then, mark the <strong>Subfolder<\/strong> to import items to the same folder. Click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752755929661\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How to merge Outlook folders without duplicates?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want to merge PST files without duplicates, use the <strong>MacSonik PST Compress Tool<\/strong>. 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