Did you recently move to new Mac OS and configured Apple Mail on the same? Previously using Outlook for Mac and thereby having lots of OLM files that you want to urgently move into new Apple Mail account but wondering how to transfer OLM files to Apple Mail on MacBook Air with emails and attachments accurately? Looking for a simple and effective method for the same? No worries, just read the article and you will come across a solution that will safely transfer OLM file to Apple Mail with correct emails and attachments.

Overview of Outlook and Apple Mail

Microsoft Outlook is a widely used email application which is also very popular as personal information manager as it maintains users’ day-to-day emails, meetings, appointments, contact list, and other items. At first, the email application was launched for Windows and after gaining positive feedback from its clients, Microsoft immediately introduced it for Mac. Since then, most of the Mac users are utilizing it for maintaining their data.

Apple Mail, on the other hand is a default email application of Mac-supported platforms which Mac itself has designed for email management. Its working is also similar to Outlook for Mac to some extent. The only difference that one will find between them would be their different supported file saving formats.

Microsoft Outlook for Mac exports users’ entire data items into OLM whereas Apple Mail uses MBOX for the same. Both the file formats are different and thus many users face challenges when they want to transfer OLM files into Apple Mail account.

 Different Approaches to Transfer OLM File to Apple Mail on MacBook Air

The process to transfer OLM file to Apple Mail on MacBook Air can be done in two ways –

·         Manual Method

·         Direct Solution

Method 1. Manually Transfer OLM File to Apple Mail on MacBook Air

Follow the step-by-step process and transfer OLM to Apple Mail manually:

Step 1. Open Outlook on your MacBook.

Step 2. Select the mailboxes you wish to import into Mac Mail.

Step 3. Drag the selected mailboxes to desktop and drop them.

Step 4. The mailboxes will be saved in MBOX format.

Step 5. You have to repeat the above steps for every mailbox.

Step 6. Now save all the mailboxes in a single folder.

Step 7. Open Apple Mail, go to File and click Import Mailboxes.

Step 8. Go with Files in MBOX format and tap Continue button.

Step 9. Navigate to location where MBOX files are saved. Select the necessary MBOX file and tap Choose.

Step 10. The import process will start which will finish according to the total files that are selected for import.

Step 11. Press the Done button to exit.

Step 12. On the left pane of Apple Mail account, you will view new Import folder with the sub-folder of Inbox.

Method 2. Directly Transfer OLM File to Apple Mail on MacBook Air

MacMister OLM Converter for Mac is a perfect solution to transfer OLM file to Apple Mail on MacBook Air with emails and attachments. The application includes MBOX as a saving option which users can select to transfer OLM file with emails and attachments. It includes batch mode option that allows users to batch transfer OLM files into MBOX at once without altering its original data. Also, it is designed with a user-friendly GUI so that any user can easily utilize and convert OLM to MBOX to access OLM files into Apple Mail.

Moreover, the application includes numerous features that are useful in transferring OLM emails and attachments on MacBook according to specific requirements. However, the tool also has a freeware version so that users can understand the entire process in a more appropriate way.

Working Steps to Transfer OLM File to Apple Mail on MacBook Air

Step 1. Download and run MacMister OLM to MBOX Converter on MacBook Air.

Step 2. Load necessary OLM files folder on the tool with the help of Add File(s)/Add Folder options. The Add File(s) allows to add only the required OLM files on the tool whereas Add Folder enable users to add a folder containing unlimited OLM files on the tool and click Next.

Step 3. The application start showing OLM files with selected checkboxes one-by-one. However, users can perform the selection of checkboxes as per their requirements by deselecting the already selected ones, if needed. Click Next to continue.

Step 4. Click Select Saving Options and choose MBOX format from the menu.

Step 5. Set the options of MBOX according to the requirements and tap Export button to proceed.
Step 6. The application will start the process and show Live Conversion Report which displays the conversion details of OLM files.

The procedure will finish with a message confirming that the conversion is completed successfully. Click on OK and open Apple Mail account to import resultant files. Check the steps below.

Guide to Import MBOX in Apple Mail on MacBook Air

Step 1. Open Apple Mail on MacBook Air.

Step 2. Navigate to File and select Import Mailboxes… from its menu.

Step 3. Choose Files in MBOX Format and click Continue.

Step 4. Locate resultant MBOX files to select them and hit Choose button.

Step 5. Now, view the live import process which will finish within seconds.

Step 6. Tap Done button.

Step 7. Go to left navigate pane of Apple Mail account and under On My Computer you will find new Import folder.

While double-clicking the new Import folder, you will see new Inbox folder showing the total count of files that are converted. However, after clicking on the same, it will display its entire email list on the screen. One can choose the necessary email file to check the result. There will be no change in the original content. The email message will appear with correct data and formatting properties.

Conclusion

The blog here explained different approaches to transfer OLM file to Apple Mail on MacBook Air. The first method is free of cost but is only suitable for few mailboxes. Also, non-technical users will face issues while performing the process manually. On the other hand, MacMister OLM Converter for Mac is not free but cost-effective. It is safe and trouble-free way to convert OLM to MBOX to transfer OLM emails and attachments into Apple Mail account on MacBook. Moreover, any technical and novice user can effortlessly make use of the application to import OLM emails into Mac Mail with attachments. Even, there are countless beneficial features available which can be tested by downloading the free demo version of the application. It allows to transfer first 25 OLM files to Apple Mail free of cost.