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PST File Analyzer

Corbett PST File Analyzer opens Outlook PST files without Outlook and builds a report of item counts, folder sizes, attachments, top senders and recipients. Check Corrupt Files scans for signs of damage, a date range narrows the report and Save As exports PDF or HTML. Try free demo first.

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4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews

PST files stay on your PC. Nothing from the data file reaches Corbett.

Free demo, with a 30-day money-back window.

Lifetime licence from $49 Demo covers the last 7 days

PST file facts

PST File Analyzer for Outlook Data Files

PST File Analyzer Shows What Fills a PST

Outlook folder properties answer one question at a time. PST File Analyzer opens the file, counts every item and shows which folders, senders and attachments fill it.

Reported

Item counts
Folder sizes
Attachment types
Attachment sizes
Top senders
Top recipients
Corruption signs

Data files

Unicode PST
ANSI PST
Archive PST
Orphan PST
Exported PST
Backup PST
Several PSTs at once

Report tools

Overview
Chart view
Details tab
Date range
Keyword search
Check Corrupt Files
Save as PDF
Save as HTML

Not changed

Messages
Folders
Outlook profile
Original PST

Reports Only, No PST Repair

PST File Analyzer builds reports and flags signs of damage in a data file. Fixing a damaged PST needs a repair step, which the repair guide covers.

Repair PST file without ScanPST tool

Need contacts out of a PST? Follow Extract contacts from PST file. Mail in other formats goes through the MBOX Converter.

Core features

PST File Analyzer Features by Screen

Five screens of PST File Analyzer, in working order.

Corbett PST File Analyzer Browse window for PST files

Open

Open One or Several PST Files for Analysis

Click Open, choose PST File, then Choose Files. Add one data file or several and the scan starts on its own.

Orphan files from old PCs load too, because PST File Analyzer needs no Outlook profile.

Overview

See What Fills the PST File

Overview shows item counts and file usage straight after scanning, with folders in original order.

Item types stay separated, so total items and size per folder sit side by side.

Corbett PST File Analyzer message preview in the Details tab

Message detail

Check Messages Inside the PST File

The Details tab opens any item for a closer look, so investigators see every message beside its numbers.

Content shows the message as Outlook would, Message Header exposes routing and timestamps and Attachments list type, size and sender. Chart view ranks top senders and recipients.

Corbett PST File Analyzer date range in Advanced Settings

Date filter

Analyze PST Data by Date or Keyword

A date range limits the report to one period, and the search bar finds messages by keyword. Review one quarter for an audit or one project for a dispute.

Response figures show average sent and receive time, emails replied and totals sent and received.

Report

Save the PST Report as PDF or HTML

Save As exports the finished report. PDF suits case files and managers, and HTML opens in any browser.

Found a damaged file in the scan? Follow Repair PST file without ScanPST tool for the next step.

Mail sources

Supported Data Files for PST File Analyzer

PST File Analyzer opens the Outlook data files below, with or without an Outlook profile.

Unicode PST

Scanned in full

ANSI PST

Older Outlook format

Archive PST

Old mail archives

Orphan PST

No Outlook profile needed

Exported PST

Files saved from Outlook

Backup PST

Copies on disk

Several PSTs

One session

OST file

Close Outlook first

Working process

How to Analyze a PST File in Four Steps

Four steps take you from data file to finished report. Try them on a week of data in free demo first.

Open the PST file

Click Open, choose PST File and select Choose Files. Add one data file or several.

Check the overview

Check item counts, file usage and folder sizes once the scan ends.

Open details and charts

Use the Details tab for messages and the chart view for top senders and recipients.

Filter and save

Set a date range or keyword, then click Save As to export a PDF or HTML report.

Free demo covers the last 7 days of data, enough to judge every chart before you buy.

Working process

PST File Analyzer Video Walkthrough

Prefer screenshots? Open the PST File Analyzer guide to see every report screen.

Advanced options

More PST File Analyzer Features for Deeper Reports

Small options that sharpen the numbers from every PST scan.

Keyword search

Find messages by keyword

Emails replied

Counts of replied mail

Response figures

Average sent and receive time

Sent and received

Totals in both directions

Attachment sizes

File type and size listed

Top senders

Ranked in the chart view

Top recipients

Ranked in the chart view

Message Header

Routing and timestamps

Folder hierarchy

Original order kept

Date range

Start and end date

Check Corrupt Files

Scans for signs of damage

Many PST files

Several data files per session

Free demo

Test PST File Analyzer on a Real PST

Install free demo, point PST File Analyzer at a real PST and study a week of reported data. Buy when the numbers prove useful.

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Try before you buy

Free Demo vs Full PST File Analyzer

Free demo of PST File Analyzer builds complete reports and charts. Only the period of data is capped.

Feature	Free demo	Full version
Open PST files	Yes	Yes
Reports and charts	Available	Available
Data period	Last 7 days	All data
Price	Free	$49 one time

Use cases

Who Needs PST File Analyzer?

Anyone who needs facts about a PST before acting on it.

Outlook users

Find out why a PST grows toward the 50 GB limit.

Investigators

Profile a mailbox and check messages next to the numbers.

IT admins

Open orphan PST files from old PCs without an Outlook profile.

Auditors

Report on one quarter with a date range.

Storage cleaners

Find the senders and file types behind big attachments.

Managers

Hand over a PDF report instead of screenshots.

Why Corbett

Why Choose Corbett PST File Analyzer?

No subscription

Lifetime licence from $49

Works on your PC

PST files stay on your PC

No Outlook needed

Orphan files open too

Many PST files

Several in one session

Charts

Top senders and recipients

PDF and HTML

Reports saved to disk

Original untouched

Messages and folders unchanged

30 day refund

Refund window after purchase

Manual or tool

PST File Analyzer vs Outlook Folder Size

Outlook lists folder sizes through Data File Properties at no cost. That covers one question, while attachments, senders, corruption and saved reports need more.

Job	Outlook Folder Size	PST File Analyzer
Cost	Built into Outlook	$49 one time
Size of every folder	Listed in properties	In the overview too
Attachment report	Not available	Types, sizes and senders
Top senders	No view	Chart view
Orphan PST	Needs an Outlook profile	Opens without Outlook
Corruption check	Separate ScanPST session	Check Corrupt Files
Many PST files	Attach one by one	Several in one session
Saved report	Screenshots only	PDF or HTML

Outlook's Folder Size window fits one question. Reports across senders, attachments and dates belong to PST File Analyzer.

Global recognition

PST File Analyzer Users Trust

Users rate Corbett PST File Analyzer 4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews.

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Specifications

PST File Analyzer Specifications

Download details

Version: 1.2
Download size: 42.4 MB
Demo limit: Last 7 days of data
Delivery: Download link and licence key arrive by email.
Licence: Lifetime licence from $49. Payment is one time.

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System

Hard disk: 131.1 MB of free space
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Processor: Core 2 Duo at 2.4 GHz
Rights: Run as Administrator
Outlook: Not required

Supported editions

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32-bit or 64-bit, plus Windows Server 2008 to 2019. No macOS or Linux build.

Setup or report questions? Reach the team on the Corbett contact page.

User testimonials

PST File Analyzer Reviews

PST File Analyzer earns 493 reviews from buyers.

4.9 out of 5

Collected across 493 reviews left on download sites and through the help desk. Three reviews below are unedited.

Oversized PST Explained

I used this tool to analyze my oversized PST file and found that the problem is because of the large attachments. It is such a great tool where I can easily create a report and analyze my Outlook file.

Thomas Stuart

Corruption Found Quickly

For the past two weeks I was struggling to open my PST files. I found this software while surfing through the internet and checking if my file is corrupt or not. I am very impressed with this tool as it quickly scans and finds the issues in my files.

Paris Kealen

Easy for Non-Technical Users

The simple and intuitive interface of the software allows you to analyze details of your PST file. With the help of this tool I can easily find my corrupted file. So, for a non-technical background this software is very helpful.

Mary Smith

Before connecting

Prepare Your PST for PST File Analyzer

Three checks give you a clean scan and a report that stands up later.

Close Outlook first

Outlook locks a PST while Outlook is open. Close Outlook or analyze a copy, so scans reach the full file without errors.

Work on a copy for investigations

Copy the PST and record its hash before scanning. The original stays untouched and the copy can show later that it matches.

Find PST files on your PC

Outlook stores data files under Documents\Outlook Files by default. Older setups keep them in AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook.

More Outlook data jobs sit in Restore OST file and Extract contacts from PST file.

Best practice

Safe Tips for PST File Analyzer Reports

Four habits keep your report trustworthy.

Original PST stays unchanged

PST File Analyzer opens the file for reporting, so messages and folders stay as they are.

Hash a copy for cases

Record the hash of your copy before scanning, then show later that it matches the original.

Save the report

Export PDF for records or HTML for browser viewing.

Start with one period

Set a date range first, then widen it once the numbers look right.

Common questions

PST File Analyzer FAQs

Reports, corruption, Outlook and what free demo shows.

What is PST File Analyzer?

Corbett PST File Analyzer opens Outlook PST files without Outlook and reports item counts, folder sizes, attachments, top senders and recipients. Save the report as PDF or HTML.

How do I Analyze a PST File Without Outlook?

Click Open, choose PST File and select Choose Files. The report builds on its own. Use the Details tab to check messages and Save As to export.

Must Microsoft Outlook be Installed?

No. PST File Analyzer opens PST files directly, including orphan files from another PC.

Can PST File Analyzer Find Corrupt PST Files?

Yes. Check Corrupt Files scans your data files for signs of damage. Fixing a damaged file needs a repair step, covered in Repair PST file without ScanPST tool.

What does the PST Report Include?

Item counts, sizes, file usage, attachment details, top senders and recipients, response figures and sent or received totals.

Can I Save the PST Report?

Yes. Save As offers PDF and HTML.

Can I Analyze Several PST Files Together?

Yes. Choose Files accepts more than one data file per session.

Is PST File Analyzer Suitable for Forensic Work?

Yes. Investigators use PST File Analyzer to profile mailboxes. Work on a hashed copy so the original stays untouched.

Can the Report Cover One Period Only?

Yes. Set a date range and reports cover that span.

Why is My PST File so Large?

Attachment details show which senders and file types take space.

Does PST File Analyzer Modify My PST?

No. PST File Analyzer opens the file for reporting and leaves messages and folders as they are.

What is the PST Size Limit?

Microsoft sets a 50 GB default limit on Unicode PST files in Outlook 2010 and 2013. Details sit in Microsoft file size limits for PST and OST files.

Does PST File Analyzer Open OST Files?

The Open menu offers PST and OST choices. Close Outlook before loading an OST that belongs to a live profile.

Can I Use PST File Analyzer on a Mac?

No. PST File Analyzer needs Windows 7 to 11 or Windows Server 2008 to 2019. There is no macOS or Linux build.

How Much does PST File Analyzer Cost?

The lifetime licence starts at $49 and payment is one time.

What does Free Demo Show?

Free demo builds complete reports and charts for the last 7 days of data from your PST.

Can I Search for Messages by Keyword?

Yes. Search finds messages by keyword.

Which Message Details can I Check?

The Details tab shows Content as Outlook would, Message Header with routing and timestamps and Attachments with type, size and sender.

Does PST File Analyzer Show Top Senders?

Yes. The chart view lists top senders and recipients.

Does PST File Analyzer Show Response Figures?

Yes. Response figures include average sent and receive time, emails replied and totals sent and received.

How Big is the Download and What does My PC Need?

The setup file is 42.4 MB. Keep 131.1 MB of free disk space, 2 GB of memory and a Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor, and start the setup with Run as Administrator.

Where do I Find My PST File?

Outlook stores data files under Documents\Outlook Files by default. Older setups keep them in AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook.

How do I Receive the Licence?

A download link and a licence key arrive by email.

Can I Get My Money Back?

Yes. A refund request made within 30 days of purchase is accepted. See the refund policy for details.

PST guides

PST File Analyzer Guides for Common Jobs

Help for the jobs around a PST report.

PST and OST

Beyond PST

Utilities

Moving mail between services is on the Email Migration Tool page, server side moves on the IMAP Migration Tool page. Outlook data formats go through the email converter tool, and unreadable mailbox data needs email recovery software. PST files open free in email viewer software. More tools sit on the Email Eraser Tool and Metadata Cleaner pages.

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Find Out What Fills Your PST File

Load a PST in free demo, study a week of data and buy when the report helps. The $49 licence carries a 30 day refund window.

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42.4 MB · Windows 11 to 7 and Windows Server 2019 to 2008 · 30 day money back