How to Import Apple Mail to PST File?

Apple mail uses the MBOX file format for storing emails and other content. So I am going to tell you two ways through which you can import Apple Mail to PST. The first method is a manual method which is quite lengthy and time taking. The other one is a Professional Method in which you will be downloading a third party software and then converting the MBOX file to PST.

But first I would like to tell you why the need for conversion arises?

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• Prevents entry of unnecessary emails into the mailbox.
• Complete Password Protection which protects hacking of Outlook accounts.
• Inbuilt Feature of storing notes, tasks in the calendars.
• MS Outlook Supports 96 different languages.
• The user can store the data on an offline server as well.

Import Apple Mail to Outlook PST Manually

The first manual method involves a lot of effort because you have to complete Four different tasks to open the MBOX file in MS Outlook.

Step 1: Import complete Apple Mail mailbox data into an MBOX file

• Download, Install and Open Apple Mail on your PC.
• Go to File tab and click on Import Mailboxes.

• A new dialogue box opens. Select Files in MBOX Format option and Continue.

• Now Browse the location where you want to save the MBOX file.
• Select the MBOX file which you want to import in Apple Mail and click on Continue.
• Once the process completes, click on Done and check all the imported MBOX Files.

Now you have MBOX files on your apple mail. So you cannot convert MBOX files to PST directly from apple mail. In order to import apple mail to PST, you have to put some extra efforts.

Here, the result is that all the imported mailbox data items are present in the ‘Import’ section of the ‘Apple Mail’ email client.

Step 2: Use Eudora to create a mailbox(Windows Version).

• Add MBOX file extension and Rename the file XYZ to XYZ.mbx.
• Move XYZ.mbx in the Directory where Eudora stores file.
• In Eudora open XYZ.mbx file and finalize the creation.

Step 3: Use Outlook Express to import emails.

• Open MS Outlook Express and Under File, tab click on Import and then on Messages.
• Select Eudora from the list and click on Next.
• Browse the location and Selectmbx file. Click OK to continue.
• Click on Next and then on Finish.

Finally, you can see the imported mailbox in the Local Folder section of Outlook Express. Now you should import mailbox to MS Outlook where all your files can be opened in PST format. Let’s see how we do it.

Step 4: Import the mailbox from Outlook Express to Outlook.

• Open MS Outlook and Go to File tab and select Open.
• Click on Import and Import and Export Wizard will open.
• Choose Import Internet Mails and Addresses and Click on Next.
• Check Import Mail option and Choose Outlook Express.
• Click on Next and once the process completes you can view all mailbox items.

Finally, you can view MBOX files in MS Outlook. This is a long procedure to import Apple Mail to PST. But if you already have your data in MBOX file format then you can try the next method.

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Now, all your MBOX file data is stored in the PST file format.

I suppose that you have found the manual process quite lengthy and boring. So I can give you a better option. Why don’t you go for a shortcut? There is a professional tool that easily converts Apple MBOX emails to Outlook PST format. You can easily download it and convert up to 25 emails.

Apple Mail MBOX Converter Tool

This professional can convert MBOX file to PST format. It can even repair a corrupt MBOX file. So if you are not comfortable with the manual methods then you can with the third party MBOX Converter tool to import apple mail files to outlook automatically. There would be no risk of data loss and you can watch the video and see how it works:

Conclusion

It is time to wind up things. I have discussed the manual and shortcut methods. So it is up to you whether you want to waste your time on the manual method or should go with the shortcut. A big no from my side if you are a non-technical user. The tool would be the best alternative to import apple mail to PST file. You have to make the best choice.

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