Microsoft Outlook has created a common ground between Mac and Windows operating systems. Generally, the applications used in both operating systems are different and the users are bound to run such software separately for the same kind of tasks. Thanks to MS Outlook, the user can get the benefits of efficient email communication without changing the type of application. The only difference between Windows-based MS Outlook and macOS-based MS Outlook is their data file. Outlook for Mac creates OLM files, whereas Windows Outlook creates PST files.
In the PST file, there is a single data file containing different mailboxes, but in Outlook for Mac, the mailboxes are not saved in the same data file. Data items are stored separately and it is the basic reason why the user cannot open OLM files in Outlook for Mac directly.
Open OLM file in Outlook for Mac
The user can export OLM files in Outlook for Mac exclusively using the following steps-
- In Outlook for Mac, go to Tools and choose Export.
- The new wizard is ‘export to archive (.olm)’ in which you can various mailbox items like mail, tasks, calendar, notes, and contacts.
- In the next window ‘Save Archive File (.olm),’ choose the destination for the new OLM file.
When the users are shifting from macOS to Windows-based systems, then they require a professional OLM to PST converter software as there is no manual technique to convert the OLM data files. The users like to use such professional tools that can convert OLM files to PST security along with all mailbox properties and metadata. In the article, we are going to evaluate three professional OLM to PST converter software based on their features, advantages, and user interface.
Kernel for OLM to PST
A specially designed converter software that works on both Windows and macOS platforms. It can convert an unlimited number of OLM files at once.
SysTools OLM to PST Converter
An efficient tool that can convert OLM files to PST as well as multiple other file formats. The software provides an all-around solution to all OLM conversion needs.
Stellar Converter for OLM
A promising converter software that promises to convert OLM files while maintaining mailbox structure and integrity. It converts all data from OLM files to PST directly.
| Common features | ||
|---|---|---|
 Runs of both Windows and macOS. |
Runs on both Windows and macOS operating systems. |
Works on both Windows and macOS OS. |
| Converts multiple OLM files to PST simultaneously. |
Converts large-sized OLM files to PST smoothly. |
Converts multiple OLM files with full protection to PST format. |
| Does not require MS Outlook to create a PST file. |
Converts OLM to PST without MS Outlook. |
Converts OLM and saves them into PST files without MS Outlook. |
| Supports all versions of MS Outlook and Outlook for Mac. |
Supports all versions of MS Outlook and Outlook for Mac. |
Converts OLM files from all versions of macOS to each version of MS Outlook. |
| Provides a clean preview of OLM file items. |
Shows each OLM file item in preview mode. |
A clean preview of the OLM file before the conversion. |
| The trial version saves 25 items per folder. |
The Demo version of the software converts 25 items per folder. |
The free trial version shows the contents of the OLM file without email properties. |
| 24*7 technical support is available |
24*7 technical support is available |
24*7 technical support is available |
| Key features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Has the simplest user interface to access OLM files directly from its location. |
Export OLM file contents including emails, contacts, notes, etc. to PST file. |
Provides Find option to look for OLM file in the file system before conversion. |
| Requires the least number of steps to convert OLM files. |
Exports mailbox items to PDF, EML, MSG, HTML, CSV, and vCard format. |
Allows saving OLM files into PST, MSG, and EML formats. |
| A complete lossless conversion including all mailbox items like emails, contacts, calendar, attachments, notes, tasks, etc. |
Converts OLM mail folder to PST file format to make it easier to conduct email communication through it. |
Facilitates appending the OLM data to an existing PST file to create a new file to accommodate the large set of data. |
| Repairs corrupt OLM files also. |
Splits the PST file to the desired size. |
Exports OLM files to Office 365 directly. |
| Converts OLM files to MBOX files to run in supported email clients. |
Effectively exports OLM file’s attachments to PST file. |
Allows different types of filters on the OLM file before conversion. |
| Provides multiple output formats like EML, MSG, MBOX, RTF, HTML, MHTML, TXT, DBX, etc. |
Exports selected mailbox items to PST excluding all the remaining items. |
Updates the software regularly through Update Wizard present in the software. |
| Creates multiple PST files for a large OLM file. |
Applies date range filters to the data. |
Creates a Log report of each export job. |
| Provides a special Find option to look for OLM file items deeply. |
Provides different naming conventions for the resultant file formats. |
Provides different naming conventions. |
As I am looking for best OLM to PST tool which can help me to migrate my all Outlook mail data from Mac system to Windows platform. So I used Kernel OLM to PST and converted OLM files to PST files and later imported into MS Outlook in Windows 10. Really helpful article.