How to import a pst file into mac mail
To import a PST file into Mac Mail, you'll need to use a third-party tool or a built-in feature in macOS. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using Microsoft Outlook for Mac
- Download and install Microsoft Outlook for Mac from the Microsoft website.
- Launch Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
- Select "Export to a file" and choose PST file format.
- Select the PST file you want to import and click "Next".
- Choose the mailbox you want to import the data into (e.g., your Mac Mail account).
- Click "Finish" to start the import process.
Method 2: Using a third-party tool
- Download and install a PST file converter tool, such as:
- PST Viewer (free)
- PST Converter (paid)
- MailConverter (paid)
- Launch the tool and select the PST file you want to import.
- Choose the format you want to convert the PST file to (e.g., MBOX, EML, or MSG).
- Select the mailbox you want to import the data into (e.g., your Mac Mail account).
- Follow the tool's instructions to complete the import process.
Method 3: Using the built-in "Mail" app in macOS
- Connect your Mac to the same network as your Windows PC or laptop where the PST file is located.
- Open the "Mail" app on your Mac and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
- Select "Other" as the mailbox type and click "Continue".
- Choose the PST file you want to import and click "Import".
- Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Note: The built-in "Mail" app in macOS only supports importing MBOX files, so you may need to use a third-party tool to convert the PST file to MBOX format first.
After importing the PST file, you can access the emails, contacts, and other data in your Mac Mail account.