When a Mac Outlook user wants to migrate OLM data to Windows Outlook, then the user needs to convert OLM to PST format because Windows Outlook does not support OLM files. Without the OLM to PST conversion, MAC Outlook users cannot access data in Windows Outlook. However, there are various other reasons available when users need to perform OLM to PST conversion. For example, job change, data migration, etc.
How to convert OLM to PST?
To convert OLM to PST, you can use manual solutions or third-party OLM to PST Converter software. However, third-party software is fast and more reliable in comparison with manual methods.
How to convert OLM to PST manually?
To convert OLM to PST manually, you can try the below mentioned manual method. But, before trying this manual process, prepare a backup of original data.
Phase 1: Setup IMAP account
- Log in your Gmail account, click on the Settings, and select Settings option
- Select Forwarding and POP/ IMAP tab
- Enable IMAP option and click on the Save Changes button
Phase 2: Allow less secure apps (Recommended)
- Click on the Gmail profile and click on Manage your Google Account
- Click on Security and select less secure app access
- Enable less secure app access
Phase 3: Create a New Label in Gmail
- Open Gmail Account
- Go to the left menu and click Create New Label option
- Enter a new label name and click on the Create button
Phase 4: Configure Outlook for MAC with Gmail
- Open Outlook for MAC
- Go to the Tools tab and select Accounts option
- Click on Add Email Account button, provide Gmail ID and Password
- Click on the Allow button to provide permissions
Phase 5: Import emails from MAC Outlook to Gmail
- Launch Outlook for MAC and select the folder you want to move
- Right-click on the selected folder, choose Move and select Copy to Folder option
- Find the IMAP folder name (Gmail label) and choose Copy.
- Click on the Send/receive button to update OLM mailbox emails in the IMAP configured account
Phase 6: Configure Outlook for Windows with Gmail
- Launch MS Outlook and click on the File option
- Click on Account Settings and select Account settings
- From the E-mail tab, click on the New
- Provide name, Gmail id, password, and click on the Next button
- After the validation process, you will get a successful screen.
- Click on the Finish button and close the Account settings window.
Convert OLM to PST using OLM Converter
- Download and install the SysCurve OLM to PST converter software.
- Launch the software and click on the Add File option.
- Click on the Add Files button and select OLM files, click on the OK button to start the loading process.
- After that, the software will generate a preview mode inside the software window.
- Click on the Export option and select Export All folders option.
- Select PST (Outlook data file) as an Export option and provide a path where you want to save the converted PST files.
- Click on the Next button to start OLM to PST conversion.
- After the process, click on the OK button.
The third-party SysCurve OLM Converter tool is known for its features. With this tool, you can easily convert OLM files to PST, MBOX, EML, HTML, MSG, and other file formats. The software also comes with a free demo version. With the help of the demo version, you can view OLM files and convert or migrate the first 20 items from each folder.
