As we all know that there are numerous email services used by users. Every email service supports a particular file format. The main problem arises when a user is not able to convert one file format into another. I was also struggling with the same problem a few weeks ago until I found the solution to resolve it. My manager was working on some project, so he assigned me a task to move all the mailbox files with extension .mbox to Outlook for Mac. This task was very complicated for me as I was not able to figure out things properly. Then I started browsing the Internet to find out more about MBOX, Outlook for Mac etc. Moreover, I also tried to find out a solution to import MBOX to OLM file format.
After all the research work, I got to know that technically I have to convert one file format into another. I tried to understand the things in a concise way.
About MBOX & OLM File Formats
MBOX: It is a mailbox file used for organizing email messages in a single text file. Basically, it is saved in an email storage format. For every MBOX file, MSF file is created automatically. There are many email services that support MBOX file format like Thunderbird, Entourage, Eudora, Mulberry, SeaMonkey, Spicebird, Pocomail, Netscape, Evolution etc.
OLM: It is proprietary file format of MS Outlook for Mac. It is only compatible with Outlook for Mac not for Outlook Windows. All the Mac Outlook data that includes emails, contacts, calendars etc are stored in a single OLM file.
At this stage, I was clear about the things that I have to convert all the MBOX mailbox files to OLM format for Mac Outlook. Then I started searching for a perfect solution to complete my task. But after all the research work, I got to know that there is no direct way to import MBOX to OLM file format. There was one indirect method that was first one have to convert MBOX data into PST file format and then import PST file into Outlook for Mac. But this process was very lengthy and time-consuming. Moreover, technical expertise was required to perform all the steps in a precise way. While the conversion process a user may face data loss issue. After knowing all these shortcomings, I decided that I will search for another way.
Fortunately, I found one software that was MBOX to OLM Converter to import MBOX mailboxes to Outlook for Mac. With this utility, I was able to complete my task to move all the mailboxes with .mbox extension to Mac Outlook. The software is loaded with the number of features which are explained below.
Features of MBOX to OLM File Converter
Moving files with large size is a big challenge for every user. With this tool, one can easily move all the MBOX mailboxes of any size to Outlook for Mac in a hassle free way.
Most of the people face one common issue while converting data from one format to another i.e. folder hierarchy is not maintained. But this software maintains the folder hierarchy while converting .mbox mailboxes to the .olm file format. Additionally, there is no alteration in the internal hierarchy of the files and folder while the conversion process.
Exact email message dates are retained while the conversion process. There is no change in the send and receive date of the email messages. The originality of the email message is maintained.
No, need to worry about the attachments as the software is able to import MBOX to OLM with all the attachments of email message. Inline or embedded images are also imported that are associated with the email message.
Conclusion
In this blog, I have shared my experience so that users who are stuck in the problem of converting MBOX file to OLM format can easily resolve it. Moreover, I would suggest you to opt MBOX file to OLM Migrator as with this software a user will be able to perform the conversion task perfectly. It is reliable and secure utility with a user-friendly interface. Data security and data integrity are maintained while working with this utility.