Outlook for Mac uses OLM files to store mailbox data whereas Outlook for Windows uses PST/OST files for saving the mailbox data. If you want to access or export mailbox data from Mac Outlook to Windows Outlook, you can’t do it directly. You need to convert the Mac Outlook OLM files to PST format as Windows Outlook doesn’t support OLM files. To convert OLM file into PST, there are several tools available in the market. One such OLM to PST converter tool is Stellar Converter for OLM. This tool converts all the mailbox items from OLM file, such as email messages, attachments, contacts, tasks, notes, etc. to Outlook supportable PST format, with 100% integrity. Let’s take a detailed look at this software, based on its features, functionality, and conversion process.
Installation of the Software
The installation of Stellar Converter for OLM is easy and requires only a few steps to complete. Here are the steps to install the software:
- First, visit the website: https://www.stellarinfo.com/email-tools/olm-to-pst-converter.php and download the free version or buy the software.
- Double-click StellarConverterforOLM.exe. It will display the setup dialog box.
- Continue by clicking Next. A dialog box with the License Agreement appears.
- Choose the ‘I accept the Agreement’ option.
- Click the Next button. Specify the location where you want to save the installation files.
- Press Next to continue. Choose the folder to store the files. You will find a default location in the box. Select a different location by clicking Browse.
- Press the Next button. You can select additional tasks using the checkboxes in the Select Additional Tasks dialog box.
- Then click Next. Select the items you want to review. If you feel to change something, click Back. The installation will begin when you click Install.
- Once the Stellar Converter for OLM Setup Wizard has been completed, a window appears to confirm. Select Finish.
Note: If you wish not to launch Stellar Converter for OLM, unselect the Launch Stellar Converter for OLM checkbox.
Features of Stellar Converter for OLM
Here are some key features of the software that make it a perfect tool for OLM to PST conversion:
- Easy to navigate GUI.
- Files from Outlook for Mac (OLM 2011, 2016, and 2019) are converted to Outlook PST.
- Compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003.
- Find feature to find OLM files on your computer.
- Displays preview of mails, calendars, contacts, tasks, and notes after conversion.
- Multiple options to save converted OLM files, such as PST, MSG, EML, etc.
- ‘Apply Filter’ option to filter specific emails or mail items.
- Analyze the conversion process by viewing and saving the Log Report.
User Interface or GUI
The software’s graphical user interface (GUI) is straightforward and easy-to-use. The interface is quite similar to Outlook. All the options and buttons are easily accessible from the main interface only.
The primary user interface, after launching the software, appears as shown in the image below.
