This begs the question, how to export OLM files from Outlook in Mac to Apple Mail which supports a completely different file format called MBOX. Now, Outlook in Mac does allow users to export the stored data in OLM. However, the issue arises when you have to convert that ‘.olm’ data to other file formats like ‘.mbox’ because there is no officially supported way. In this article, we will look at some possible solutions which will let you import your olm data to Apple Mail.
Method 1: Using A Third-Party Software
Since this problem is already faced by many of the users, companies have started to develop specialized software to deal with this issue. We would like to recommend some of them.
Dotstella – OLM Apple To Mail Converter
Dotstella is a popular tool that is precisely used for the purpose of importing OLM files to Apple Mail. The tool effectively works for bulks of data and provides an intuitive interface to preview the data before importing it. To fully unlock all the features of the software you will need to buy its subscription. Follow the steps below to solve the issue using the Free/Demo version.
OLM Converter Pro – App Ed
OLM Extractor Pro is another tool used for converting OLM files to MBOX or any other format. You can directly download and use it in your Mac unlike the tool mentioned above. This tool is also not free but you can get it on a free trial. OLM Extractor Pro is another software you can check out to convert OLM files to MBOX. You can download it from here.
Method 2: Using a Webmail Application
If you don’t want to buy any tool then you can try out this method. However, note that this is not the preferable way because you will lose folder hierarchy during the process and can also run into other issues. It can also become a complex process so that’s why we would rather recommend using specialized software to convert OLM files to MBOX. Follow the steps below:
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