Kernel for PST Split
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What is Kernel for PST Split
Kernel for PST Split is a Windows utility for splitting Microsoft Outlook PST data files into smaller PSTs. It is used by IT administrators and support teams to manage oversized mailboxes, reduce PST corruption risk, and prepare PSTs for migration or archiving workflows. The tool focuses on partitioning PSTs by criteria such as size, date range, folders, or sender/recipient, rather than converting PSTs to other formats.
Multiple split criteria options
The product supports splitting PSTs using practical criteria such as target file size, date ranges, selected folders, and message attributes. This helps teams align output PSTs to mailbox quotas or migration batch sizes. It also reduces the need for manual export steps in Outlook when handling large archives.
Designed for large PST handling
The tool is purpose-built for managing oversized PST files, a common issue in Outlook environments. Splitting can improve manageability for backup, transfer, and import operations. This specialization makes it more directly applicable than general document conversion tools for Outlook data-file maintenance.
IT-friendly operational workflow
Kernel for PST Split is oriented toward administrative use cases such as preparing data for migration, archiving, or eDiscovery collection staging. It provides a guided workflow to select a PST, choose split rules, and generate output PSTs. This is typically faster than ad hoc manual methods when processing multiple or very large PSTs.
Narrow scope beyond PST splitting
The product focuses on splitting PST files and does not function as a broad file conversion platform. Organizations needing cross-format conversion (for example, PDF-centric workflows or OCR-based extraction) will need additional tools. This limits its applicability outside Outlook data-file management.
Windows and Outlook ecosystem dependency
PST is a Microsoft Outlook data format, so the tool primarily serves Windows-centric environments. Teams using macOS-first or cloud-only email platforms may not benefit. Integration with non-Microsoft content repositories is not the product’s primary design focus.
Limited public technical transparency
Public documentation typically emphasizes features and usage rather than detailed technical specifications (for example, performance benchmarks, supported PST variants at scale, or API/automation interfaces). This can make it harder for enterprises to validate fit for high-volume, automated processing. Buyers may need to rely on vendor support or trials for verification.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home License | $49 (discounted from $79) | Personal/home use; splits PST by Size, Date, Year, Sender Email ID; preserves metadata; supports password-protected PST; supports ANSI & UNICODE PSTs and all Outlook versions (including Office 365); electronic delivery (activation key via email); free license upgrade & free technical support. |
| Corporate License | $99 (discounted from $149) | For single organization (multiple systems); same splitting & preservation features as Home; free license upgrade & free technical support; purchase via 2Checkout/PO for corporate buyers. |
| Technician License | $299 (discounted from $399) | For service-provider / multi-organization use; same core features; free license upgrade & free technical support; intended for technicians/data-recovery providers. |
