Are you looking for an easy way to Import OLM to Entourage 2008? If yes, then this article is for you. Here, we will tell you different methods of saving OLM Files from Outlook 2016 / 2011 to Entourage supported file format. Continue reading to know about OLM data into Entourage conversion approaches.
Besides Windows Outlook, Microsoft started to offer a Mac-based Outlook email client from 2011. Therefore, Mac OS users can now also use Outlook email client on their machine. All Mac Outlook data is stored in the system in OLM format. Mac users must also have heard of an email client named Entourage. Though this client has been discontinued, some people still use Entourage 2008. If an Outlook for Mac user wants to transfer their data into Entourage, it becomes a tricky task. The reason is simply the different file format compatibility of these emails client. Outlook Mac supports OLM while Entourage saves its data in Microsoft User Data (MUD folder) Main Identity Folder. In a nutshell, Outlook 2011 / 2016 to Entourage migration requires importing OLM to Entourage 2008. Here, we will let users know how to convert OLM Files into Entourage 2008 User Identity.
How to Import OLM to Entourage 2008 without Outlook 2016 & 2011
There are two different ways to transfer OLM data to Entourage Profile. This section will focus on both the techniques so that the readers can choose any one from here for exporting Outlook 2011 / 2016 to Entourage.
# 1: The Simple Method to Import Outlook for Mac
Using SysTools Mac OLM Converter allows users to perform this migration in a few simple steps:
a. Open Converter on the system.
b. Click on Add File or Add Folder to select the OLM file.
c. Once the file is added, click on Next button.
d. Choose the radio button beside MBOX option since Entourage 2008 supports this file format.
e. If you want selective data transfer, check Date Filter option and add the Date range.
f. You can also choose other advanced level settings.
g. Choose the Destination Path by clicking on Change button.
h. Click Export and the application will start converting the OLM file. You can see the progress on your screen.
i. When the migration is done, you will get notified.
j. Now, open Entourage 2008 and click on File >> Import Mailboxes.
k. Choose Option “Contacts or messages from text file”
l. Choose Option “Import messages from MBOX-format text file” & Click Right Arrow
m. Select the newly created file. Click Done in the software window when prompted.
n. The data got imported in Entourage. You can find the Outlook Archive files in the Entourage mailbox.
What we have discussed now is a reliable method and professionals often choose this technique. If you do not want to perform this process for any reason, you can choose the manual method. Note that the manual method is a long and complex one. If you do not have technical knowledge, do not perform this method.
#2 Manual Method to Import OLM to Entourage 2008
In order to conduct this conversion, follow this guideline. The complete process can be divided into four parts.
Part A: Export Outlook 2011 / 2016 OLM File
i. Launch 2011/ or 2016 version of Outlook for Mac. Click on File menu and then on Export.
ii. Select Outlook for Mac Data File (.olm) and click on right-arrow icon.
iii. From the Delete after Exporting wizard select any option as per your choice. Click on right-arrow again.
iv. Browse to select destination folder and click Save.
v. Now, Outlook for Mac will start to export the data. Click Done when it is over.
Part B: Configure Gmail in Mac Outlook
i. Open Mac Outlook and select Outlook >> Preferences from the toolbar options.
ii. Outlook Preferences Window will appear, where you have to select Account option.
iii. Click on + icon to get a drop-down menu and select Email…
iv. Enter username and password of your Gmail account and click on Add Account.
Note: Make sure this Gmail account you are using has IMAP Access enabled.
v. This Gmail account will get configured in Mac Outlook account.
Part C: Transfer Outlook data into Configured Gmail
i. Launch Mac Outlook. Right-click on the configured Gmail folder and select New Folder. (Add a name to this folder like Mac OLM File)
ii. Select File >> Import from the toolbar.
iii. You will see Import wizard appear. Click on Outlook Data File option >> right-arrow icon.
iv. Choose the exported OLM file and click on Import button.
v. OLM file will start to get imported. When it is done, click Done.
vi. Go back to the main window of Mac Outlook. You can see all OLM files have been imported.
vii. Select all the OLM messages and right click on them. From the options, select Move >> Choose Folder.
viii. Select the folder named Mac OLM File we have just created. Click on Move.
ix. All OLM files will smoothly get moved to that Gmail folder.
x. When it is done, make sure to delete the configured Gmail account from Mac Outlook. Otherwise, it will hamper the import process.
Part D: Configure Gmail within Entourage 2008
a) Open Entourage 2008 in Mac machine
b) From Entourage dialog box, click on Select an identity>> New.
c) Enter credentials of Gmail account on this page.
d) Click on Save Password>> Right-arrow.
e) Click on Finish when the account setup is done completely.
f) Now that the Gmail has been configured in Entourage, users can Import OLM to Entourage 2008 & access them.
Conclusion
If you are searching for ways to import OLM to Entourage 2008, you can always refer to this post. Here, we have talked about different methods of Outlook 2011 / 2016 to Entourage conversion. Users can choose any of these based on their choice. Before choosing, they must remember the drawbacks of the manual method. Considering everything, it is better to choose the simple method of conversion by using SysTools Converter Software. This tool is capable of smooth data export with no risk of data loss. Anyone can operate this application without any trouble and convert Outlook OLM into Entourage 2008.