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
- 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.
- 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
- 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)
- There are several tools available that can help you export emails from Mac Mail to Outlook, such as:
- 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.
- Import emails into Outlook:
- Open Outlook and follow the same import process as described in Method 1.
Tips and Considerations
- When exporting emails, you may want to consider exporting only the emails you want to migrate, rather than the entire mailbox.
- If you have a large number of emails, the export process may take some time.
- Some third-party tools may have limitations or restrictions on the number of emails they can export or import.
- If you're migrating to Outlook on a PC, make sure to use the same email account credentials and settings as you did in Mac Mail.