PST files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.pst file type #1: Microsoft Outlook personal storage table
A pst file extension is used for storage file format of Microsoft Outlook. PST file contains stored emails, calendars, contacts in one single file.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with Microsoft Outlook, an email client and personal information manager, which is part of Microsoft Office, developed by Microsoft Corporation.
The pst files store e-mail messages and other data saved by the Outlook application. PST files contain all of users Outlook email folders, including the Inbox, Calendar, and Contacts.
The pst files are stored in Unicode file format and have a 20 GB limit in Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007 and 50 GB limit in Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016. After the limit of PST file is exceeded, Outlook will not able to open PST file and you must split pst files or create new one.
The size of pst files can be customized in the Windows registry.
Unlike the full version of Outlook, free Outlook Express or Windows Live Mail does not use .pst files.
Mac OS X (macOS) users can also use the PST Import Tool for Entourage to import PST data into Entourage.
Path to pst file:
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10:
\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003:
\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
Microsoft Exchange Server also uses Outook PST file format to store address book and other personal data about contacts.
Open file with:
Microsoft Outlook
An e-mail management tool distributed with Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft Outlook for Mac
Mac version of the popular e-mail client and personal information manager from Microsoft
Office 365
Subscription-based service for Microsoft Office applications
.pst file type #2: Apple Logic plugin settings file
Files with pst suffix may also occasionally be found as plugin settings for some versions of Apple Logic Pro digital audio workstation.
Further details:
File extension pst has been or perhaps still is used in Apple Logic / Logic Pro digital audio workstations for one of the default file type.
This particular .pst file contains some kind plugin settings for the program.
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Apple Logic Pro
A digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer program
.pst file type #3: Autodesk structure library or pipeworks structural data
A pst file extension is related to the Autodesk structure library or pipeworks structural data formats.
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The pst file extension is associated with some applications, such as AutoCAD Land Desktop, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, etc. developed by Autodesk.
The pst file contains structure library correlation, library definition or pipeworks structural data . File is in binary format.
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Autodesk Civil 3D
Civil 3D design software empowers civil engineers to realize tomorrow’s infrastructure, today.
Autodesk Civil 3D
Civil 3D design software empowers civil engineers to realize tomorrow’s infrastructure, today.
.pst file type #4: Lahey Fortran paste buffer
A pst file extension is related to the Lahey Fortran programming environment. A pst file stores paste buffer.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with the Lahey Fortran a development environment that allows users to create programs in Fortran programming language.
Fortran is a general-purpose, procedural, imperative programming language that is especially suited to numeric computation and scientific computing.
The pst file stores paste buffer.
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Lahey Fortran
A IDE for IBM Fortran programming language
.pst file type #5: LightWave 3D preset
A pst file extension is related to the LightWave and used for its preset files.
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The pst file extension is associated with the LightWave 3D a 3D modeling tool developed by NewTek.
3D preset file created by LightWave 3D. Objects stored as mesh. The surface has a detailed list of attributes, such as color, shade, glossiness, reflection mode, refractive index, transparency, texture.
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LightWave 3D
A 3D computer graphics editor
.pst file type #6: Mastercam post processor data
Files with pst file extension can be found as post processor files from Mastercam CAD programs.
Further details:
The pst file extension is also used by Mastercam, a CAD software for its default post processor file format.
Mastercam is a provider of several CAD/CAM programs developed by CNC Software.
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Mastercam
A CAM design software
.pst file type #7: Medbasin parameter file
The pst file extension is related to the Medbasin a hydrology software. The *.pst file stores parameters.
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The pst file extension is also used by Medbasin, a program for Windows used to analyze and calculate hydrology data developed by Laboratory of Reclamation Works & Water Resources Management.
The *.pst file contains parameters.
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Medbasin
A rainfall - runoff software package
.pst file type #8: MIDI Studio preset
A pst file extension is related to the MIDI Studio and used for its preset files.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with the MIDI Studio a music composing software for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The pst file stores mixer preset for MIDI Studio.
The MIDI Studio is obsolete product without support from developer replaced by Music Maker.
Open file with:
Music Maker
Audio production software from Magix
.pst file type #9: ProShow Producer template
Files with pst file extension are related to the ProShow Producer and ProShow Gold software. A pst file contains template.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with the ProShow Producer and ProShow Gold applications for Windows that allow users to create slide shows from photos and videos.
The pst file stores template of slideshow used by ProShow software.
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ProShow Producer
A software used to create professional slideshows
ProShow Gold
A slide show making utility
.pst file type #10: STAR-CD results data
A pst file extension is associated with the STAR-CD software. A pst file contains transient data.
Further details:
The pst file extension is related to the STAR-CD, a CFD code code program for calculation of fluid flow and heat, developed by Siemens.
The pst file contains results data.
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STAR-CD
In-cylinder analysis software
.pst file type #11: Ulead pattern image format
A pst file extension is related to the Ulead PhotoImpact and other apps. A pst file stores pattern image.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with applications developed by Ulead like PhotoImpact photo editing software for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The pst file stores pattern image.
The Ulead was acquired by Corel.
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files
PhotoImpact X3
Older photo editor and photo manager from Ulead
.pst file type #12: Yamaha pianist (solo piano) style
A pst file extension is related to the Yamaha Tyros2 electronic keyboard. A pst file stores pianist (solo piano) style.
Further details:
The pst file extension is associated with the Yamaha Tyros2, and other Yamaha electronic keyboards and synthesizers.
The pst file stores pianist (solo piano) styles.
The Yamaha Tyros2 is obsolete product.
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