Import a .pst file into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows

To transfer messages and other items from a Windows-based computer to a Mac, Outlook for Mac can import Outlook Data Files (.pst) that were created in Outlook for Windows.

Note: This feature is available only in the legacy Outlook client for Mac.

Transfer a .pst file from Windows to Mac

1. On the Outlook for Mac File menu, select Import…
2. Choose Outlook for Windows archive file (.pst), and then choose Continue.
3. Locate the data file on your computer, and then choose Import.
4. When the import process is complete, choose Finish.
   The imported items appear in the navigation pane under On My Computer.

Related information

Create an Outlook Data File (.pst) to save your information