How to open pst file in apple mail

To open a PST (Personal Folders File) file in Apple Mail, you'll need to convert it to a format that Apple Mail can read. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Use Microsoft Outlook

  1. Download and install Microsoft Outlook for Mac from the Microsoft website.
  2. Launch Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
  3. Select "Export to a file" and choose PST as the file format.
  4. Select the PST file you want to import and click "Next".
  5. Choose a location to save the exported file and click "Finish".
  6. Once the export is complete, you can open the PST file in Apple Mail by going to File > Import Mailboxes and selecting the exported PST file.

Method 2: Use a third-party converter

  1. Download a PST converter software, such as PST Converter for Mac or PST Viewer for Mac.
  2. Launch the software and select the PST file you want to convert.
  3. Choose the format you want to convert the PST file to (e.g., MBOX, EML, or MSG).
  4. Follow the software's instructions to complete the conversion process.
  5. Once the conversion is complete, you can open the converted file in Apple Mail.

Method 3: Use a cloud-based service

  1. Upload your PST file to a cloud-based service, such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
  2. Download the PST file to your Mac and open it with a text editor, such as TextEdit.
  3. Use the text editor to extract the email messages from the PST file and save them as individual EML files.
  4. You can then import these EML files into Apple Mail by going to File > Import Mailboxes and selecting the EML files.

Note: The above methods may not preserve all the formatting and attachments of the original PST file. It's recommended to use Method 1 (using Microsoft Outlook) for the best results.