In this article, we have simplified the process to export Apple Mail to Outlook. Users can pick from different solutions to export Apple Mail emails into Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and others.
Apple Mail email client comes by default with every Mac OS. It provides multiple features like managing emails, contacts, tasks, calendars, etc. It is the most preferred email client by Mac OS users.
On the other hand, Outlook is popular among Windows users. However, Mac Outlook is also preferred by users. Both Outlooks have same features and functions. Here, in this post, we will talk about Windows Outlook. However, with the solution discussed in this post, users can move from Apple Mail to Windows as well as Mac Outlook.
Whenever users switch from Mac system to Windows system, they require conversion of Apple Mail emails into Outlook. Now the problem is both email clients save data in different file formats hence the conversion of Apple Mail (MBOX) file into Outlook (PST) file becomes necessary.
Let us know different methods for Apple Mail to Outlook conversion in this post.
Methods to Export Apple Mail Files Into MS Outlook
Apple Mail saves data in MBOX format while MS Outlook stores its mailbox items in PST file. Users can’t open Apple Mail MBOX files directly into Outlook. Therefore, the conversion of MBOX file to Outlook PST format is required. To do this, there are two ways – first is manual and second is automated tool.
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Manual Method To Convert Apple Mail Mailbox To Outlook
The manual solution is not direct. It needs an IMAP account to export Apple Mail data to Outlook. For this, we here use Yahoo account. If you don’t have Yahoo account, create it first and then follow the given steps.
- Run Apple Mail email client.
- Go to Preferences and select
- In Account window, click on ‘+’ icon and enter full name, Yahoo email address and password. Now, click on Continue
- Enter mail.yahoo.com in Incoming Mail Server tab and enter email address & password.
- In Outgoing Mail Server, enter mail.yahoo.com along with login details. Then, hit Continue button.
- This will open Account Summary window. Verify the settings here and then click on Create to configure Yahoo Mail with Apple Mail.
- Now, move all Apple Mail emails into Yahoo Inbox folder.
- Once you move the data, open Outlook on your Windows system.
- Go to Tools and then choose Accounts
- Click on ‘+’ symbol at lower left of Accounts Panel and select Other Email
- Enter the email address and password. Then fill the given details:
- Server:mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 993
- Server:mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 465 or 587
- Requires SSL: Yes
- Click on Add account and then click on Continue on the Certificate dialog box.
Limitations Of Using Manual Solution To Export Apple Mail to Outlook
There are several limitations which users face with manual solution while exporting Apple Mail mailbox to Outlook –
- The method is lengthy and time-consuming.
- Users must have technical skills to understand the process.
- Yahoo email account is required for manual conversion.
- It needs installation of both Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook in the system.
- A minor mistake can lead to complete data loss.
Automated Solution To Export Apple Mail Emails Into Outlook
To avoid all problems which users face with manual solution, we provide an automated solution named Apple Mail to PST Converter. This brilliant application is designed with robust features that make the conversion task easy & smooth.
Without any hassles, users can export Apple Mail emails with associated attachments into Outlook file format. Later on, users can access the resultant file in MS Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2010, and others.
Before the conversion, preview of Apple Mail emails is generated so that users can check the data accuracy. It holds all email properties like formatting, hyperlinks, layout, signatures, etc. throughout the conversion task. You don’t even need any of these email clients configured on your system to perform the conversion.
Concluding Lines
This article encloses the guide on how to access Apple Mail emails into Outlook (Windows and Mac). We have mentioned both manual and automated solutions to fulfill the requirements of users. However, we recommend using automated tool as the manual solution comes with limitations. For any confusion in performing the conversion, ask our support team 24×7.