Open .oft File On Outlook For Mac
Summary: Microsoft Outlook email client can be used on both Windows and Mac, however, both platforms store mailbox data in different kinds of data files. While on Mac, Outlook data is stored within OLM files and on Windows, it is stored within PST files. Here, we identify several reasons why users may wish to convert OLM file to PST format. The OLM file extension is specific to Outlook for Mac and it was introduced with Outlook 2011 for Mac. Its purpose and usage are the same as that of MS Outlook PST files on Windows. This implies that it stores all mailbox data such as Inbox, Calendars, Contacts, etc. Since the OLM file is specific to Mac, it cannot be opened through Windows Outlook.
Thus, if a user has recently switched from a Mac to a Windows-based machine, he may experience issues accessing his mailbox data stored in OLM file through Outlook’s Windows version. To access his emails, contacts, etc. The user will need to convert OLM to PST format and then import the resultant PST file into Windows Outlook.
Steps to Manually Convert OLM to PST In order to, you first need to locate the physical OLM file. The default location of the OLM can be either of these two system locations: Documents Microsoft User Data Office 2011 Identities Main Identity Databases Or, Documents Microsoft User Data MS Office 2011 Identities Main Identity Data-Records Message But there’s a catch. Even after you navigate to the above mentioned hard drive locations, you won’t be able to locate the OLM file physically there. To access it, you will need to create it by saving the mailbox data in the OLM format. Here are the steps to do so:. In the drive location indicated above, click on File - Select Export. This will open a new Export window.
Select all data displayed at the location. A new option “Delete items after exporting” appears. Check “Do not want to delete item” option. Now “Save As” option will appear. Select the Destination Location where you want to save your OLM File.
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Click on Save Once the OLM file has been created, it can be converted into PST format using the below mentioned steps — Note: In this method, the IMAP Server is used as an intermediate between Mac Outlook and Windows Outlook. It is similar to using a storage device between two computers for copying the files. IMAP Server is used because it can receive remote files. Step 1: Create a Gmail (or any other IMAP server) email account. If you already have one, continue to step 2.
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Microsoft Outlook for Mac works with the following file extensions: Note: You can click on any file extension link from the list below, to view its detailed information. The list of extensions used or otherwise associated with the application may not be complete, because many common file extensions on our website, such as jpg (pictures) or txt (text files), can be opened by a large number of applications, or are too general file format.
However most, if not all directly associated file extensions should be listed with its appropriate program. Although its likely, that some file extensions may be missing from the list of associated file extensions with the application, yet they can be opened, be part of, or otherwise be associated with the program. Microsoft Outlook for Mac default file extension associations The most common file formats used with the specific file extensions. Is used for Email message. Is used for Microsoft Outlook template.
Is used for Microsoft Outlook personal storage table Other file extensions or file formats developed for use with Microsoft Outlook for Mac. Common file extensions used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac. Other file extensions associated with Microsoft Outlook for Mac.