Import pst file to apple mail

pst file!

A PST (Personal Folders File) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store email messages, contacts, calendar events, and other data. To import a PST file into Apple Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook for Mac

  1. Open Outlook for Mac and go to File > Open & Export.
  2. Select Import/Export and then choose Export to a file.
  3. Select Personal Folders File (.pst) as the file type and choose a location to save the file.
  4. Click Export to export the PST file.
  5. Open Apple Mail and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
  6. Select Outlook PST File and choose the PST file you exported earlier.
  7. Follow the prompts to import the data into Apple Mail.

Method 2: Using a third-party converter

  1. Download and install a PST converter software, such as:
    • PST Converter (free)
    • PST Import (free)
    • Outlook PST Converter (paid)
  2. Launch the converter software and select the PST file you want to import.
  3. Choose the conversion options (e.g., import to Apple Mail, export to EML, etc.).
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the conversion process.
  5. Open Apple Mail and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
  6. Select EML File (or the format specified by the converter software) and choose the converted file.
  7. Follow the prompts to import the data into Apple Mail.

Method 3: Using a cloud-based service

  1. Upload your PST file to a cloud-based service, such as:
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • Google Drive
    • Dropbox
  2. Download the PST file from the cloud service as an EML file.
  3. Open Apple Mail and go to File > Import Mailboxes.
  4. Select EML File and choose the downloaded EML file.
  5. Follow the prompts to import the data into Apple Mail.

Remember to check the compatibility of the PST file with Apple Mail before importing it. Some PST files may not be compatible or may require additional conversion steps.