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
- 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 as the file format.
- Select the PST file you want to import and click "Next".
- Choose a location to save the exported file and click "Finish".
- 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
- Download a PST converter software, such as PST Converter for Mac or PST Viewer for Mac.
- Launch the software and select the PST file you want to convert.
- Choose the format you want to convert the PST file to (e.g., MBOX, EML, or MSG).
- Follow the software's instructions to complete the conversion process.
- Once the conversion is complete, you can open the converted file in Apple Mail.
Method 3: Use a cloud-based service
- Upload your PST file to a cloud-based service, such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Download the PST file to your Mac and open it with a text editor, such as TextEdit.
- Use the text editor to extract the email messages from the PST file and save them as individual EML files.
- 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.