Export emails from mac mail to outlook

A common migration question!

Exporting emails from Mac Mail to Outlook involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Export from Mac Mail and Import into Outlook

  1. Export from Mac Mail:
    • Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
    • Select the mailbox or account you want to export (e.g., "Inbox" or "All Mail").
    • Go to Mail > Export > Export Mailbox.
    • Choose the format: "EML" (Email Message Format) or "MBOX" (Mailbox Format).
    • Select the export location (e.g., your desktop).
    • Click Export.
  2. Import into Outlook:
    • Open Outlook on your Mac or PC.
    • Go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
    • Select "Import from another program or file" and click Next.
    • Choose "Email" as the file type and select "EML" or "MBOX" as the file format.
    • Browse to the export location and select the exported file(s).
    • Click Import.

Method 2: Use a Third-Party Tool

  1. Download and install a third-party tool:
    • There are several tools available that can help you export emails from Mac Mail to Outlook, such as:
      • Mail Exporter (free)
      • Export Mail (paid)
      • Mailspring (free trial, paid)
  2. Export emails using the tool:
    • Follow the tool's instructions to export your emails from Mac Mail.
    • The tool will convert the emails to a format compatible with Outlook.
  3. Import emails into Outlook:
    • Open Outlook and follow the same import process as described in Method 1.

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