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How to Read OLM Data in MBOX on Mac?

Have you recently moved to Apple Mail from Outlook for Mac? Looking a solution for how to read OLM data in MBOX on Mac? If yes, then keep reading the following section as here you will come across a powerful methodology that will convert OLM to MBOX and help you to read OLM data in MBOX on Mac without data loss.

*Overview - OLM & MBOX
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OLM is a popular database file that Microsoft Outlook for Mac uses to store emails, contacts, calendars, and other data items of users. It is a file that is similar to PST but only compatible with Mac operating system. However, the file format was first introduced with Outlook 2011 edition to store the local data of Microsoft Outlook. And, the single OLM file contain multiple mailboxes, organize data in the form of folders and subfolders. Moreover, it will only open and load in Outlook 365 and Outlook for Mac.

MBOX, on the other hand is another popular file extension that many email applications make use of to store the list of emails of users account. It is a file type that is only viewable on an email client that supports MBOX format. However, email client is an essential part of every individual in today’s world. And, several email applications are launching day-by-day and introducing very powerful features that are very beneficial for organization workflow. Due to this, people frequently move from one email platform to another.

In this case as well, there are lot of users who keeps changing email programs and shift from Outlook for Mac to Apple Mail and vice versa. In spite of delivering same functionality, Mac users have to deal with issues that restrict them accessing data file from old email client to new one. If a Mac users tries to access OLM file in Apple Mail, then the process will not work. Because, each email client supports different file format. Therefore, the migration is necessary when a user want to read OLM data in MBOX on Mac.

How to Read OLM Data in MBOX on Mac?

MacMister OLM to MBOX Converter is a powerful, effective and all-rounder solution that allow users to batch convert OLM files to MBOX at once. The application has a user-friendly interface and possesses an environment that technical and novice users will be able to operate effortlessly. Even, the steps are short and simple. In other words, the tool has a three step procedure that will save the time of users and help them carrying out the batch migration of OLM files to MBOX at once.

Moreover, the application offers features with the help of which users will be able to read OLM data in MBOX on Mac as per their requirements. However, you can download the freeware version of the software to understand the operational steps of the tool for free.

Working Guide to Read OLM Data in MBOX on Mac

Step 1. Download, launch and run OLM to MBOX Converter on Mac OS.
Step 2. Add the required OLM files on the software by clicking Add File(s) and Add Folder buttons. Click Next.
Step 3. The list of selected OLM files will appear with checkboxes. You can use the checkbox in case you want to move required OLM item to MBOX. Once done, press Next.
Step 4. Pick MBOX format from Select Saving Options.
Step 5. Apply the sub-options of MBOX saving type as per your requirements and start the conversion process by clicking Export button.
Step 6. Now, check the live process of OLM to MBOX that will appear on Live Conversion screen as shown below-

The complete process will terminate in seconds and show “Conversion Completed” pop-up on the screen. Click OK and go to the destination path where MBOX file is saved. Now, you can import the same into required Apple Mail account.

Guide to Import Resultant MBOX Folders in Apple Mail

  1. Open Mac Mail email client on your Mac system.
  2. Navigate to File **and click **Import Mailboxes.
  3. Use Files in MBOX format option and click Continue.
  4. Select necessary MBOX files and again click Continue.
  5. Choose the location to save MBOX file and press Choose.
  6. Now, on the left side under On My Mac, you will be able to see MBOX files appearing in new created Import folder.

You can open the required mail and check the quality of the content. You will see that the output is unaltered and formatting properties are also 100% accurate.

Conclusion

The entire write-up has discussed an incomparable approach with the help of which one will be able to read OLM data in MBOX on Mac. The MacMister OLM Converter for Mac is an effective and trouble-free technique with the help of which users will be able to import unlimited OLM files to MBOX at once. You can download the trial edition of the tool and experience the conversion steps of the application for free. It allows to read first 25 emails from OLM to MBOX free of cost.

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