Apple mail import outlook pst file

A common question!

To import an Outlook PST file into Apple Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook for Mac

  1. Open Outlook for Mac and go to File > Open & Export.
  2. Select Import/Export and then choose Export to a file.
  3. Select Personal Folders File (.pst) and choose a location to save the file.
  4. Click Export to export the PST file.
  5. Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  6. Click the + button to add a new account.
  7. Select Other Mail Account and enter your name, email address, and password.
  8. Click Continue and then select Import.
  9. Choose the PST file you exported earlier and click Import.

Method 2: Using a third-party converter

  1. Download and install a third-party PST converter software, such as:
    • PST Converter (free)
    • PST Importer (free)
    • Outlook PST Converter (paid)
  2. Launch the converter software and select the PST file you want to import.
  3. Follow the software's instructions to convert the PST file to a format compatible with Apple Mail (such as MBOX or EML).
  4. Open Apple Mail and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
  5. Select the converted file (MBOX or EML) and click Import.

Method 3: Using a cloud-based service

  1. Upload your PST file to a cloud-based service, such as:
    • Google Drive
    • Dropbox
    • Microsoft OneDrive
  2. Download the PST file from the cloud service to your Mac.
  3. Open Apple Mail and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
  4. Select the downloaded PST file and click Import.

Remember to check the compatibility of the PST file with Apple Mail before importing it. Some PST files may not be compatible or may require additional conversion steps.