How to transfer Mac Outlook File to PST file format?

Summary: In this article, we will discuss how to transfer Mac Outlook file to PST file of Windows Outlook. We will first know about Mac Outlook and Windows Outlook PST file, whey need to transfer files from Mac Outlook to PST file and different ways to transfer Mac Outlook emails to PST file.

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As you know Mac Outlook creates OLM file whereas Windows Outlook creates PST file so for accessing Mac Outlook files to Windows Outlook, we must convert OLM files to PST format. Now, let us discuss how Mac users can import Mac Outlook to PST file format.

Transfer Mac Outlook file to Windows Outlook manually

To manually export Mac Outlook file in Windows Outlook, one needs to follow these steps –

Step 1. Export Mac Outlook OLM file

If you have OLM file with you, this method can be skipped. Otherwise, follow the steps to export Mac Outlook OLM file –

• Open Mac Outlook. Go to Tools tab and click Export.
• Select items to export and click Continue.
• Under Save as, specify the name of the file and location to save it.
• This will export selected data and click Finish.

Step 2. Set up Gmail in Mac Outlook

• Open Outlook for Mac. Click Outlook > Preferences.
• In Outlook preference window, choose Accounts.
• Click the + sign and select Email option.
• Enter Gmail account information and click on Add account.

Step 3. Move Mac Outlook data to Gmail

• In Outlook Mac, right-click the newly added Gmail folder and select new folder.
• Rename the folder. Click File and the click on Import.
• Click the mailbox folder that you want to export. Choose Move and choose Folder.
• Right click the items from the selected folder. Choose Move and choose Folder.
• Find out Gmail folder and click Copy.

Step 4. Export OLM data from Gmail to Outlook PST

You can move mailbox items to new PST file. Here are the steps for the same –

• Open Windows Outlook application and configure the same Gmail account that you have set up in Mac Outlook.
• Choose File, select Open & Export, and finally, click on Import/Export.
• Select Export to a file.
• Select Outlook file .pst and click Next.
• In Export Outlook data file, Select Gmail folder that contains OLM file. Hit Next.
• Choose location for Outlook .pst file and click Finish.

This is how your Mac Outlook file is transferred to PST file format.

Limitations of manual method

With the above mentioned manual process, users can transfer Mac Outlook to PST file format of Windows Outlook but it has a few limitations:

• Need Gmail configuration
• Lengthy and time-consuming
• Need technical assistance to understand the manual process
• It may result in data loss

How to overcome drawbacks of manual process?

You can overcome all limitations of the manual method by using MailsClick Convert OLM to PST Tool. Let us know how –

• You don’t need to configure a Gmail account.
• Quickly transfer Mac Outlook file to PST file format in 5 steps.
• Having a friendly interface does not require technical assistance.
• Keep all data items intact while convert Outlook Mac file to PST file.

Know complete process to convert Mac Outlook file to PST file –

Step 1. Install and launch OLM to PST Converter on any Windows system.

Step 2. Use the Browse button and add Mac Outlook OLM file.

Step 3. Find out OLM file data preview and choose items to export from Mac Outlook file.

Step 4. Choose Convert to PST under Export options.

Step 5. Set a location for output PST file and hit Convert Now button.

This will export Mac Outlook file to Windows Outlook PST file format without any complications.

Summing Up

Most users face difficulties in moving Outlook Mac file to PST file format but with this blog, we have stated two ways to transfer Mac Outlook file to PST file format of Windows Outlook. Now, it is your choice to choose the desired method. We have cleared mentioned limitations of manual method and suggest users to choose professional solution to export Mac Outlook data to PST file with attachments.