Yes, you can import OLM to Apple Mail without using Outlook by following a manual approach. Since Apple Mail does not support the OLM file format directly, you’ll first need to convert the OLM file to MBOX—Apple Mail's native format.

Manual Method:

  • First, access a system where Outlook for Mac is configured and import the OLM file there.
  • Then, drag and drop all emails from Outlook folders to the desktop to create .eml files.
  • Open Apple Mail, go to File > Import Mailboxes > Files in MBOX format, and import the .eml files (after converting them into MBOX using third-party tools).
  • This method is time-consuming and requires Outlook and multiple conversions.


Simpler Alternative – Use DRS Softech OLM Converter Tool: DRS Softech offers an efficient OLM Converter Tool that lets you convert OLM files to MBOX format directly—without needing Outlook. Here’s how:

  1. Download and install the DRS Softech OLM Converter Tool.
  2. Launch the software and add your OLM file.
  3. Select MBOX as the output format.
  4. Choose the destination path and click Convert.
  5. Now, open Apple Mail and import the MBOX file from File > Import Mailboxes.


This method is quick, reliable, and eliminates the need for Outlook entirely.