Outlook for Mac PST File Location [2011, 2016, 2019, 365]

This article provides instructions on how to find the PST file location in Outlook for Mac, which saves email messages, calendars, contacts, tasks, notes, and other items. The OST and PST file is created with Windows Outlook, while Outlook for Mac exports all the data in an OLM file.

Mac Outlook PST File – Overview

The Outlook application uses PST files as a mailbox format to store its data items such as emails, contacts, calendars, etc., specifically on the Windows operating system.

Outlook for Mac uses OLM file format to store its mailbox items and treats PST as a Windows archive file, with the only relationship being a native option to import PST data files.

Find Outlook for Mac Data File Location

Although PST format is often associated with Microsoft Outlook, it is a misconception that it also stores mailbox data on Mac OS. In reality, Outlook for Mac does not store messages as PST files.

There is no way to find the PST file location in Outlook for Mac since it does not use PST files to store mailbox data. Therefore, all queries related to locating PST files lose their meaning in their entirety.

• Outlook 2011 For Mac PST File Location
• Outlook 2016 Mac PST File Location
• Outlook 2019 Mac PST File Location
• Outlook 365 Mac PST File Location

Next, we will provide the location of the actual Outlook data files (OLM) present on the Mac.

Where are Outlook OLM Files Stored on Mac?

Outlook for Mac stores emails and other mailbox items as an SQLite database and provides a native method to archive the data in an OLM file.

• Outlook 2011 for Mac: /Users/‹username›/Documents/Microsoft User Data/Office 2011 Identities/Main Identity
• Outlook 2016 for Mac: /Users/<username>/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/Main Profile
• Outlook 2019 for Mac: /Users/<username>/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/Main Profile
• Outlook 365 for Mac: /Users/UserName /Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/

To view these locations, you will need to unhide the Library folder:

1. On Mac, run Finder and go to Home.
2. Choose View and click on Show View Options.
3. Make sure to select the Show Library folder
4. Close View Options.

How to Find OLM Files and View Data?

As discussed earlier, the OLM file in Mac Outlook is used to archive mailbox data, and its location can be found within the Outlook for Mac application. Alternatively, users can use automated tools like the SysTools OLM Viewer Tool to browse and open OLM files without the Outlook for Mac environment. This tool is considered one of the best software solutions to browse any type of OLM file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the most searched queries regarding this topic are addressed below for user convenience.

Q. Does Outlook for Mac create PST files?

No, As explained earlier, Outlook for Mac does not create PST files. Instead, it saves the mailbox data in an SQLite database and provides an option to create an OLM file to archive the data. There is no option to create a local PST file.

Q. Can Outlook for Mac export PST files?

No, Outlook for Mac cannot export PST files. It only contains the method to import a PST file manually. To export Outlook for Mac to PST, you will need professional software.

If this is your requirement, then go through the process defined below in two steps:

Step 1 – Create an OLM archive on Mac

1. In Outlook 2019 & 2016 for Mac, click on Export from the Tools.
2. In Outlook 2011 for Mac, click File >> Export >> Outlook for Mac Data File.
3. Select the items you want to export (mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes) and click Continue.
4. Select the location to download the archive and click Save.
5. Once the process completes, click on Finish

Step 2 – Convert the archive to PST

Here, we will use Mac OLM Converter to convert the archive file into PST format.

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The process is as follows:

1. Run the software on Mac OS X 10.8 & above versions.
2. Click on Add File and add the OLM file.
3. Select PST and click on Export.
4. You will get a PST file containing all the Mac Outlook data.

This is a good way to convert Mac Outlook to Windows Outlook.

Q. Does Outlook for Mac use PST files?

Yes, Outlook for Mac can use PST files through a native method that allows users to import the file and work with the PST file data within the Mac Outlook 2011, 2016, and 2019 interface. Users can read and work with the PST file data in Outlook for Mac after importing it.

The process to do so is explained below:

In Outlook 2019 & 2016 for Mac

• In Outlook for Mac, click the File menu and select Import.
• Select Outlook for Windows Archive File (.pst), then clicks Continue.
• Locate the PST file on your computer and then click Import.
• Click Finish when the import process is complete.
• The imported items will appear under On This Computer.

In Outlook 2011 for Mac

• In Mac Outlook 2011, click Import.
• Select the Outlook data file and continue to the next window.
• Select Outlook for Windows Data File and continue to the next window.
• Browse the file on your Mac and click Import.
• Once the process completes, click on Done.
• The imported data will appear under On This Computer.

Q. Where are Outlook PST files stored on Mac?

Outlook for Mac does not store mailbox data in PST files, and therefore, such a file is not present on the Mac system.