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How to convert olm to pst manually

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John Carter
How to convert olm to pst manually

 

Today’s article is on the topic “How to Convert OLM to PST manually”? On this topic, we will discuss how to convert OLM files to PST format by creating an IMAP mail account. First fall, it is recommended not to import OLM files directly into Windows as there is a high risk of file corruption or damage. Hence you need to be patient while migrating from OLM to PST.

We all are aware that Microsoft Outlook comes for Windows as well as Mac operating system. MS Outlook for Windows is appealing similar to Mac MS Outlook. The only major difference between the two programs is that they use a separate mailbox data to store data files. So, if you are looking to convert your OLM to PST files, then continue reading this blog, we will demonstrate the easy manual way to convert OLM to PST.

Manual Method

Step to Convert OLM to PST Manually

Step 1. Setting up IMAP account using Gmail account

  • Launch the Gmail account by providing credentials to initiate the process to convert OLM to PST manually.
  • Click on the gear button from the top corner of Gmail and click on the Settings option to convert OLM to PST file format.
  • From the Settings page go to the Forwarding and POP / IMAP tab.
  • Check your IMAP status, if it is disabled then enable it and Save the changes by clicking on the Save Changes button.
  • After following these sub-steps user will be able to create an IMAP account. After that, users need to install Outlook Mac with an IMAP mail account.

Step 2. Setup Outlook Mac with IMAP Mail Account

Open Outlook application on your Mac machine and go to Menu -> Tools -> Accounts and export Outlook OLM to PST

Enter the email address and password and click the Add Account button.

The IMAP mail account is configured and viewed on the Mail tab.

After applying these sub-steps, users need to create a Gmail label to synchronize between Outlook for Mac and IMAP account. To do this, follow the steps below.

Step 3. Create a Label in the Gmail Profile

  • First of all, open your Gmail account. Then click on the gear icon in the right side. Then, click on the Settings button.
  • Select the label and here and click on the Create New label and show checked in the IMAP box.
  • Go to your Mac Outlook and click Send / Receive.

Step 4. Transfer Emails from Mac Outlook to IMAP Mailbox

  • Open Outlook for Mac, right click on the mailbox item you want to transfer to Outlook for Windows.
  • Then choose Move -> Copy to folder.
  • Type the name of your IMAP folder and click Copy.
  • Click Send / Receive folder or Refresh on Gmail to update the mailbox.
  • Now all your copied mailbox data are synchronized to the IMAP mailbox folder.

Limitations

  • This process does not work for corrupted OLM files.
  • It is a very lengthy process that consumes a lot of time.
  • If you have a large number of data, there may be a problem with the manual process.
  • Users with basic or no technical proficiency may not be able to convert OLM to PST file successfully.

These are some of the problems that can occur when performing OLM to PST Manually. Users can avoid all these busy dilemmas by considering a Third-Party or professional tool.

Professional Method

OLM to PST Converter is one of those tools. It is a useful app that is capable of performing email conversions from offline .ost to Outlook .pst format. With the help of this converter tool, the user does not have to go through the conversion process for each individual file. Just use the Add Folder feature for bulk OLM file conversion. This software is quite comprehensive that can be operated by all types of users with little to no knowledge. Thus, the software will extract OLM file data as a replica of the mailbox data that the user will access under normal circumstances.

 

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