how do I create a new .pst file in the latest version of New Outlook

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how do I create a new .pst file in the latest version of New Outlook

Francisco Rodriguez 20

I need to backup my mail like I have been doing for many years. I need to create a new .pst file to do so, and the option doesn't seem to exist anymore in New Oultlook version 1.2026.617.600

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Chris Duong 10,705 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Francisco,

Good day. Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

In the new Outlook for Windows, the .pst export option is still available, but the workflow has changed.

You can follow the steps below to export a new .pst file:

Go to Settings > Files > Export > Get started
From there, you can follow the export wizard to select the mailbox or specific folders that you want to export. Outlook will then create an Outlook Data File (.pst) that can be used as your backup.

Please note that some .pst features are still different between new Outlook and classic Outlook. For example, importing a mailbox or calendar from a .pst file is currently not supported in new Outlook, and you may need to use classic Outlook if you require the full traditional .pst workflow.

For your reference, you can review the following Microsoft articles:

I hope this helps clarify the change in the new Outlook experience. Should you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to share them in the comment below. I'm very happy to help. 

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Francisco Rodriguez 20 Reputation points

2026-06-30T22:01:40.3066667+00:00

Well, it did work, thanks. Being able to create a blank one was easier/better IMO. I only create one every 6 months though, so it's fine.
Chris Duong 10,705 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-30T22:11:23.0333333+00:00

Hi Francisco,

Thank you so much for accepting the answer, and I’m truly glad it was helpful to you.

If you have any concerns or questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be happy to assist you, and in addition, all moderators in the Q&A forum will do their best to provide support and guidance.

Thanks again for your kind words and for contributing to the community.

Have a wonderful day ahead.
Sarah R 0 Reputation points

2026-07-26T17:26:26.92+00:00

How do you export or create a .pst file if you do not have a subscription? I have had my hotmail email from microsoft and use the outlook application on my computer since the 90's and not I am not able to create or export unless I have a paid subscription. Please help me. Thanks

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Francisco Rodriguez 20 Reputation points

2026-06-30T22:01:40.3066667+00:00

Well, it did work, thanks. Being able to create a blank one was easier/better IMO. I only create one every 6 months though, so it's fine.
Chris Duong 10,705 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-30T22:11:23.0333333+00:00

Hi Francisco,

Thank you so much for accepting the answer, and I’m truly glad it was helpful to you.

If you have any concerns or questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be happy to assist you, and in addition, all moderators in the Q&A forum will do their best to provide support and guidance.

Thanks again for your kind words and for contributing to the community.

Have a wonderful day ahead.
Sarah R 0 Reputation points

2026-07-26T17:26:26.92+00:00

How do you export or create a .pst file if you do not have a subscription? I have had my hotmail email from microsoft and use the outlook application on my computer since the 90's and not I am not able to create or export unless I have a paid subscription. Please help me. Thanks

Answer 1

@Sarah R said

How do you export or create a .pst file [in New Outlook for Windows] if you do not have a subscription?

You can't. There are some alternatives. All of them messy or not exactly what you want.

1 -- MS 365 Free Trial

Sign up for a Free Trial to MS 365 Family
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/try

Download and install Classic Outlook
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/install-or-reinstall-classic-outlook-on-a-windows-pc

Export everything to a PST from New or Classic
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/export-emails-contacts-and-calendar-items-to-outlook-using-a-pst-file

Uninstall MS 365

Cancel you Free Trial
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/cancel-your-free-trial-of-microsoft-365

2 -- Off-line Archive

There are free non-Microsoft programs that can connect to your Microsoft email account (e.g. outlook.com, hotmail.com) and create an archive on you PC. Prompt your favorite AI with:

Step-by-step instructions to copy all of my outlook.com emails to a local folder on my PC using free Thunderbird

Step-by-step instructions to copy all of my outlook.com emails to a local folder on my PC using free MailStore Home

Step-by-step instructions to copy all of my outlook.com emails to a local folder on my PC using free eM Client

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