The OLM file format stores the contents of the Outlook mailbox on macOS, which makes it hard for Windows users to access Outlook. You need to change these OLM files into PST files before Windows MS Outlook can open them.

The method of converting OLM files to PST files may not be convenient. Manually changing OLM to PST might take a long time and a lot of technical knowledge. You might sign in incorrectly, get data that doesn't match up, or even lose data if you do this. To get around these risks and restrictions, users can use a trusted and advanced program. We will look at both professional and easy ways to export Outlook OLM to PST in this blog.

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What the Reason to Convert OLM files to PST

You can't open Mac OLM files directly in Windows since Microsoft Outlook for Windows doesn't support OLM files. You need to change OLM files into the Outlook Windows PST format before you can open them on a Windows PC. Here are a few usual situations in which OLM conversion is necessary:

If you transfer from a Mac to a Windows computer, you'll need to import your OLM files into Outlook for Windows to maintain your vital information.

Temporary Use of Windows PC: If you only need to use a Windows PC for a short period, either at home or at work, you need to change OLM files to PST format so that you can see them in Outlook for Windows.

The next sections will talk about the manual migration method. After that, they will talk about the professional option.

How Do I Change OLM Files to PST Files Manually?

By following these four steps, users can change OLM to PST by hand. Please do everything exactly as it says.

First, make an IMAP account.

• Access your Gmail account.
• Go to "Settings."
• Put the mouse over the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab two times.
• Click "Save Changes" to save the modifications you made to IMAP.
• Secondly, set up an IMAP account in Mac Outlook.

Open Outlook on your Mac and log in.

• Press "Accounts" in "Tools."
• Clicking "Email" will let you send an email. Just type in your email address and password.
• Fill in the IMAP server details, pick SSL, and enter the SMTP and port numbers (SMTP port: 465).
• Just click "Add Account."

Move emails from Mac Outlook to IMAP

• Start up Mac Outlook and pick out the texts you want to send.
• Just right-click on the copy and choose "Move." You can then put it in the folder.
• To copy an IMAP folder, choose it.
• Now go to "Control Panel" and click on "Mail." "Email Accounts" > "New."
• Choose which IMAP and POP to use, then click "Next."
• Type in the details for the IMAP account, such as the servers that will receive and send mail.
  
• Now your OLM emails are in your IMAP account too.

Set up Outlook in Windows for the same IMAP account.

• Click on "Mail" and then "Control Panel." "New" under "Email Accounts."
• Choose "Set server settings by hand."
• Pick out your IMAP and POP choices, then click "Next."
• Fill in the details for the IMAP account, such as the servers for incoming and outgoing mail.
• For more options, click "More Settings."
• Type in the IMAP server's port number, 993, in the "Advanced" tab, and choose an SSL link.
• Type 465 for the SMTP server's port number and pick the SSL link.

DrawBacks

• This approach takes a lot of time.
• Needs to know a lot about technology.
• Human mistakes could cause data to become corrupted or lost.

How to Use an Expert Tool to Convert OLM to PST?

Users can easily get around the problems and risks of losing data that come with manual methods by choosing an easier third-party option. The DataVare OLM to PST Converter, which works on Windows, is a safer and easier way to convert OLM files to PST format. The tool makes sure that everyone can use it by not limiting file sizes and not requiring technical knowledge.

Steps to Convert OLM Files to PST

1. Download and Install the Software
2. Browse and Add OLM files
3. Take a Complete Preview of the added file
4. Choose the PST file format
5. Select the desired location for storing the data
6. Lastly, Click on the Convert Button

Conclusion

In earlier parts of this blog, we looked at the best ways to address users' worries about converting OLM files to PST Outlook files. Finally, our conclusion makes it clear that the professional OLM to PST Converter is more reliable and accurate than the old method.