Outlook Data File
A sample Outlook PST personal storage file with emails and contacts, used for Outlook data backup and migration.
Outlook Data File
email file · 512 KB
A sample Outlook PST personal storage file with emails and contacts, used for Outlook data backup and migration.
File Details
- File Name
- Outlook Data File.pst
- Format
- PST
- File Size
- 512 KB
- Category
- Email & Calendar
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-outlook
- License
- Free for testing
About PST Files
The PST format is commonly used in the email & calendar category. PST files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the PST file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .pst Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating PST parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process email & calendar files
- Learning about the PST file format structure and metadata
How to Open PST Files
PST files can be opened with applications that support the PST format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/vnd.ms-outlookFile Size512 KBExtension.pstCategoryEmail & CalendarThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_outlook.pst&type=application/vnd.ms-outlook. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/vnd.ms-outlook when serving PST files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample PST file used for?
This sample PST file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating PST parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle email & calendar files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 512 KB PST file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/vnd.ms-outlook).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this PST file?
PST files can be opened with applications that support the PST format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.