As we all know, Mac Outlook generates an OLM file while Windows Outlook generates a PST file on the system. Surely, it can be pretty manageable if you are using these two operating systems separately. But what if you need to access all your Mac Outlook 2016 emails in your Windows Outlook?

Well, in that case, you need to convert your OLM files into PST files. This is the only way you can manage the entire setup. There can be many reasons why you may need to create a PST file in Outlook for Mac, such as switching to a new workplace, changing or updating the version of your computer system, working on another system temporarily, etc.

However, there is no authorized tool from Microsoft to export Mac Outlook 2016 emails to PST. You need to convert the files manually or use a specialized OLM to PST converter tool, like Stellar Converter for OLM.

How do I Create PST File in Outlook for Mac?

Here, we'll talk about the manual way.

1. Launch Mac Outlook and click on File > Export.
2. Turn on "Outlook for Mac Data File" and click the right arrow to begin the process.
3. Make a copy of your OLM file content before starting.
4. Upon completing this step, a confirmation message will appear on the screen.
5. From this box, choose Outlook settings and account.
6. Add a Gmail **account by entering your credentials and clicking the **Add account button.
7. Gmail's setup will be confirmed in a pop-up window.
8. To import the OLM file, use the option to create a new folder.
9. Choose 'Outlook Data File' from the File menu and then go to the new file on your computer.
10. Select all the imported messages in Mac Outlook.
11. You may move them by selecting the Move option and then selecting a folder from the menu.
12. Specify the new folder's location, then press the "Move" button.
13. All of your information from Mac Outlook 2016 will be moved to Gmail in this manner.
14. The last step is to open Outlook on your Windows PC and set up your Gmail account.

Drawbacks of the Manual Approach

The above given manual approach may take a lot of time to complete. There is a risk of losing data if any step is missed or carried out incorrectly.

Moreover, this procedure does not create a PST file from your OLM data but instead transfers it to Windows Outlook. Hence, we would advise you to always create backup separately for all your Mac Outlook 2016 data. It will ensure the safety of your important data and prevent it from any possible damage or loss.

Create a PST File Using Stellar Converter for OLM

To overcome the above limitations and maintain the integrity of your data, you can use a powerful OLM to PST converter tool to convert OLM file into PST. Here are the steps:

1. Download Stellar Converter for OLM and install it on your system.
2. Now, add OLM file(s) or **folder **to it.
3. Click **on the **PST file format once you've selected a folder.
4. Now Click on Save.
5. Finally, choose a place to store this file and click Export.

Benefits of using Stellar Converter for OLM

• Converts Outlook for Mac (OLM) file into PST
• Finds and lists all OLM files
• Free preview of converted OLM mailbox items
• Mails, calendars, contacts, tasks, and notes are displayed smoothly in a preview window
• Option to save converted OLM file in PST, MSG, or EML format
• Office 365, PDF, HTML, and RTF formats are supported for exporting OLM mailboxes
• Analyze the conversion process by viewing and saving the Log Report
• Compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003

Conclusion

Here, we've explained both manual and automated approaches of creating a PST file in Outlook for Mac 2016 in great detail. The manual approach is time-consuming and may result in data loss. Using the Stellar Converter for OLM software, you won't have to worry about losing any of your data while converting the OLM file into PST.