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PCVITA software to move Outlook OST emails to Apple Mail on Mac
OST to Apple Mail Converter
PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter converts Outlook OST files into MBOX and EMLX files that you copy to your Mac. OST to Apple Mail software scans healthy, corrupt and inaccessible files from any Outlook version with no Exchange Server connection. Folders, attachments and metadata stay in place. You convert on Windows. Apple Mail then imports the MBOX file through Import Mailboxes. Free demo previews every item before you buy.
- Input
- Healthy and damaged OST files, ANSI and Unicode
- Output
- MBOX, EMLX and more formats
- Converts
- Emails with attachments and folders
- Filters
- Selected folders and date range
Scans your OST file first and lists the folders before any file is saved. See all features. For MBOX output alone open the OST to MBOX Converter. For every format from one scan open the OST Converter.
How OST Emails Reach Apple Mail on Your Mac
Your OST file goes through PCVITA software on Windows. Saved MBOX and EMLX output travels to your Mac.
Outlook OST File
Any Outlook version, ANSI or Unicode
- Corrupt and inaccessible OST files
- OST files of any size
- No Exchange Server needed
PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter
Installs on your Windows PC
- Quick scan or Advance mode
- Preview before export
- Date range and folder choice
MBOX and EMLX Files
Copied to your Mac for Apple Mail
- Folder hierarchy kept
- Attachments with their emails
- MBOX opens in Import Mailboxes
- 1AddLoad one OST file or let drive search find several.
- 2ScanChoose Quick or Advance mode and preview the folders.
- 3ExportSave MBOX or EMLX files, then copy them to your Mac.
Convert OST to Apple Mail Files in 6 Steps
Six screens take you from the first click to saved MBOX or EMLX files. Select a step to see its screen or follow the full walkthrough in the OST to Apple Mail Converter Software Guide.
Step 1. Install and Add the OST File
Download and install PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter on your Windows PC, then open it. On the main screen, click Add File and load your OST file.
Step 2. Select or Search for the OST File
Choose Select File and browse to your OST file. Search scans a selected drive or all drives instead. Your source location shows in the window after you select the file.
Step 3. Choose Quick or Advance Scan
Select Quick scanning for speed or Advance mode if data is not visible or the OST file is damaged. Click Add and scanning begins. PCVITA software removes S/MIME and OpenPGP encryption from locked emails.
Step 4. Scan and Preview the Folders
Wait for the scan to finish and close the scan complete message. Source folders list in the left panel. Folders with data show in bold and empty folders stay plain. Select any email to preview it in Normal Mail view or another view.
Step 5. Select MBOX or EMLX as the Format
Click Export and select the format. Select MBOX for the Apple Mail import route or EMLX for EMLX message files. Click Advanced Settings to set a naming convention and a date range.
Step 6. Choose the Destination and Export
Click Browse and select where the files should save. Keep Maintain Folder Hierarchy checked for the same folder order and names. You can uncheck it and use Don't Export Empty Folders. Click Export, then check the Export Report for success and fail counts and save it as CSV.
Free demo scans your file and shows every item before you buy.
OST to Apple Mail Converter Features
What PCVITA software does with your OST file before the emails reach your Mac, grouped by task.
Add and Scan OST Files Before You Convert
Load one file or let a drive search find your OST files, then scan them in the mode that fits.
Single File or Drive Search
Browse to a single OST file or search a selected drive or all drives to find OST files on your PC.
Healthy, Corrupt and Inaccessible Files
Quick scanning handles healthy files and reindexes corrupt or orphan ones. Advance mode goes deeper when data is not visible.
Both OST File Formats
Both OST formats convert without extra settings.
Any Outlook Version
OST files created by any version of Microsoft Outlook load into the converter.
No Exchange Server Needed
Conversion starts from the OST file alone, so no Exchange environment is required.
Preview Folders and Emails Before Export
Check your scanned mailbox on screen and decide what goes to your Mac.
Bold Folders Hold Data
Folders with data show in bold and empty folders stay plain, so you spot your mail at a glance.
Normal Mail View and More
Select any email and open it in Normal Mail view or another preview view.
Item Properties in Preview
Every email shows To, From, Subject and Date. Contact items show the contact name, fax number and contact number.
Select Folders to Convert
Check or uncheck folders in the tree so only the data you need reaches Apple Mail.
MBOX and EMLX Output for Your Mac
Select the format that matches how you plan to bring the emails to Apple Mail.
MBOX Files for Apple Mail
MBOX is the file Apple Support lists for messages that come from a Windows computer, so the MBOX route fits Import Mailboxes.
EMLX Message Files
Select EMLX to save your emails as EMLX files, with naming set in Advanced Settings.
Naming Convention
Name saved files by subject, by subject with date and in other patterns.
Folder Hierarchy Kept
Maintain Folder Hierarchy keeps the same folder order and names. Email metadata stays as it is.
Attachments With Emails
Attachments travel with the emails they belong to.
Date Filter and Export Report
Narrow the export to a period and keep a record of what saved.
Date Range Filter
Tick the Date Range Option and add a start date and an end date. Add more date filters if you need them. Remove a filter in one click.
Skip Empty Folders
Uncheck Maintain Folder Hierarchy and select Don't Export Empty Folders to leave blank folders out.
Destination of Your Choice
Browse to any folder on your PC and save into a new or existing folder.
Export Report With Counts
The report shows how many items saved and how many failed.
CSV Report Saved
Save the report as CSV at the location you choose and open it later.
PCVITA software also saves OST data in MSG, EML, HTML, vCard, NSF, PST and more formats.
Why Outlook OST Files Need Conversion Before Apple Mail
Four official facts explain the gap between an OST file and Apple Mail. PCVITA software closes it on Windows.
- 1
OST Files Copy Your Mail Server Items
Microsoft Support says Outlook Data Files (.ost) are copies of items saved on a mail server and serve Exchange accounts offline. PCVITA tool opens that offline copy and converts the items.
- 2
Shared Folders Grow the File
Microsoft Learn notes that downloaded shared folders live in the local OST file and can make it grow significantly. PCVITA software sets no file size limit, so a large file still converts.
- 3
ANSI Files Stop at 2 GB
Microsoft Learn states that an ANSI OST or PST file is held to 2 GB to prevent corruption. PCVITA software loads ANSI and Unicode OST files alike.
- 4
Apple Mail Imports MBOX From Windows
Apple Support lists an mbox import for messages from a Windows or UNIX computer and names no OST source. PCVITA tool saves your OST emails as MBOX on Windows so the file is ready for your Mac.
Checklist Before You Move OST Emails to Mac
Six checks before your first conversion. Work down the list, then open the converter.
- Copy the OST file to a safe folder so your original stays untouched during the test.
- Check your Windows PC. You need 15 MB of free disk space, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB is recommended) and a 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz is recommended). On Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 or Vista, launch the converter with Run as Administrator.
- Locate the OST file or plan to use the drive search option instead.
- Collect your S/MIME certificate or OpenPGP keys if the OST emails are encrypted.
- Plan how the files reach your Mac. Use a USB drive, a network folder or a cloud drive to carry the saved MBOX or EMLX files across.
- Try the free demo on your own OST file before you buy. Download the OST to Apple Mail Converter demo, scan your file and preview every item.
System lines match the Specifications table below.
Pricing for the OST to Apple Mail Converter
Free demo first, then one licence. Scanning and preview work in both editions. Only the full edition saves files.
Demo Edition
Free
Scan your OST file and preview every item
- Add and scanYes
- Preview itemsYes
- Save MBOXNo
Version 1.0, 3.3 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Save your OST emails to MBOX files for Apple Mail
- Add and scanYes
- Preview itemsYes
- Save MBOXYes
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Included in the full edition Everything the demo shows, plus saving to a folder you choose
- Add OST Files for Scanning
- Preview Items With Properties
- Retrieve OST File Items
- Save Folders as MBOX
- Save Into a New Folder
- Folder Hierarchy Kept
- Date Range Filter
- EMLX Output Files
OST to Apple Mail Converter Specifications
Version, system needs and conversion limits in one place.
| Version | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 3.3 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32 bit and 64 bit) |
| Hardware | 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), 15 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Scan and preview, no saving |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery |
| Input files | OST files, healthy or damaged, ANSI and Unicode, of any size |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | OST files from any version of Microsoft Outlook |
| Items converted | Emails with attachments, in all folders including Inbox, Outbox, Drafts and Sent Items |
| Scan modes | Quick scanning and Advance mode |
| Output | MBOX, EMLX, MSG, EML, HTML, vCard, NSF, PST and more |
| Apple Mail route | MBOX file copied to a Mac and imported through Import Mailboxes |
| Exchange Server | Connection not needed |
OST to Apple Mail Converter vs Apple Mail Import
What Apple documents for Import Mailboxes next to what PCVITA software does, so you can see where the OST file fits.
| Point | Apple Mail (Apple Support) | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Import sources | Apple Mail and mbox files | Saves OST emails as MBOX and EMLX files |
| OST file | No OST source named | Opens OST files from any Outlook version |
| Platform | Mail on your Mac | Windows PC, then copy the files to your Mac |
| Damaged OST file | Not covered on that page | Quick scanning and Advance mode load damaged files |
| Selected items | Imported messages land in a new Import mailbox | Choose folders and a date range before export |
| File size | Not covered on that page | No file size limit |
Apple Mail facts come from Import or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac (Apple Support). OST facts come from Open or import items from an offline Outlook Data File (Microsoft Support) and Configure the size limit for Outlook data files (Microsoft Learn). Specifications and Features above list the PCVITA facts.
Sources for OST and Apple Mail Facts Official pages behind the statements on this page
- Apple SupportImport or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac
- Microsoft SupportOpen or import items from an offline Outlook Data File (.ost)
- Microsoft LearnHow to configure the size limit for both (.pst) and (.ost) files in Outlook
OST to Apple Mail Converter FAQs
Answers on how conversion works, how the files reach Apple Mail and what the demo covers.
Working and Apple Mail How the conversion works and how files reach your Mac
How do I convert OST to Apple Mail with PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter?
Six steps move your OST emails toward Apple Mail.
- Step 1. Install the converter on Windows and click Add File.
- Step 2. Browse to your OST file or use drive search.
- Step 3. Select Quick or Advance scanning.
- Step 4. Open the scanned folders and preview emails.
- Step 5. Click Export and select MBOX or EMLX.
- Step 6. Set the destination and click Export, then copy the files to your Mac.
Can I import an OST file directly into Apple Mail?
No. Apple Support lists Apple Mail and Files in mbox format as import sources and names no OST option. Convert the OST file to MBOX on Windows with PCVITA software, copy the MBOX file to your Mac and import it there.
How do I import the MBOX file into Apple Mail?
Choose Import Mailboxes inside Mail. Open Mail on your Mac, choose File and Import Mailboxes, select Files in mbox format, click Continue and locate the folder with your files. Apple Support says the messages land in a new mailbox named Import, where you can move them to other mailboxes.
Does Apple Mail import the EMLX files too?
Apple Support gives no EMLX import step. PCVITA software saves EMLX files and the MBOX route is the one Apple documents, so use the MBOX file when you want Apple Mail to import your emails.
Can I limit the conversion to chosen folders or dates?
Yes. Check or uncheck folders in the preview tree, then set a start date and an end date in Advanced Settings. Only the chosen data saves.
Will folders and attachments stay in place?
Yes. Maintain Folder Hierarchy keeps the same folder order and names. Attachments stay with their emails. Email metadata stays as it is.
Can I convert a corrupt or inaccessible OST file?
Yes. Quick scanning reindexes corrupt and orphan OST files. Select Advance mode if data is not visible or the file is damaged.
Does OST file size matter for the conversion?
No. PCVITA software converts emails and attachments from an OST file of any size. Large files take more time.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of the OST to Apple Mail Converter do?
Scan and preview. Demo edition adds your OST file, scans it and previews every item with its properties. Full edition saves the MBOX files.
How much does the full edition cost?
$49. Full edition saves your OST folders as MBOX files in a destination folder you choose and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Payment brings your licence by electronic delivery.
Compatibility Windows, Outlook, Exchange and OST formats
Does the converter work on a Mac?
No. PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter installs on Windows. Convert on your Windows PC and copy the saved files to your Mac.
Which Windows editions work with the converter?
Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. 32 bit and 64 bit systems both work. On Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 or Vista, launch the converter with Run as Administrator.
Which Outlook versions create OST files the converter opens?
Any version of Microsoft Outlook. PCVITA software loads the OST file itself, so the Outlook version that created it does not matter.
Does the conversion need Exchange Server access?
No. PCVITA software starts from the OST file and needs no Exchange Server environment.
Does the software support ANSI and Unicode OST files?
Yes. PCVITA tool converts both ANSI and Unicode OST files.
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OST to Apple Mail Converter Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their conversion.
After lot of research on the internet, I found OST to Apple Mail Migration tool. It helps me to convert my all Outlook OST files to MBOX format without any hassle. I am so thankful to the entire team for providing such an advanced, accurate, and fast tool. In addition, the tool gives a satisfactory result so I am willing to suggest it to all.
When I faced a sudden need to import OST to Apple Mail application, I was really worried. Then, my colleague suggests using OST file to Apple Mail Converter tool. I used this tool and got highly surprising results. The user-interface of this tool is quite friendly and I didn’t find any difficulties to use it. Thanks to the developing team!!
Software Informer: experts rated PCVITA OST to Apple Mail Converter 5 star for its performance.
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Key Takeaways on OST to Apple Mail Conversion
The short version of this page.
- Files and versions: converts healthy and damaged OST files from any Outlook version, ANSI or Unicode, at any size.
- Windows to Mac: the converter installs on Windows, so you save the files there and copy them to your Mac.
- Apple Mail route: Apple Support documents an mbox import for messages from Windows, so MBOX is the file to import.
- Preview and filter: bold folders, preview views, folder choice and a date range shape the export.
- Demo and price: the free demo scans and previews every item and the full edition costs $49 with a 30 day guarantee.
Test the OST to Apple Mail Converter on Your OST File
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