OLM files are the data files in Outlook for Mac. All data (including emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, etc.) in your Outlook for Mac is stored on your device in this OLM format.

OLM files can’t be directly opened on Windows devices. That's why, when you want to access the data of the OLM files on any Windows device, you either need to connect your Outlook account or convert OLM to CSV.

Why convert OLM to CSV?

To access your data from OLM files, you need to convert OLM to CSV or any other format (like PST, EDB, PDF, etc.). Of all the formats, CSV is quite good. Because CSV files are easy to access on both Mac and Windows devices.

Besides, here are some common reasons why you should convert OLM files to CSV format:

• As CSV files are easy to read and edit, it saves time.
• You have the opportunity to directly import CSV files in Outlook or any other email client.
• CSV files are good for creating backups of emails and contacts.
• Converting OLM to CSV is one of the budget-friendly backup options.

Simple methods to convert OLM files to CSV

Outlook for Mac doesn't facilitate any direct options to export all data in CSV format. But there are some easy tricks that you can apply to export your emails, contacts, and other data in CSV format. Keep reading!

Export data in CSV format through the OLM converter.

Outlook for Mac provides you the opportunity to export all your data (including emails, contacts, calendars, etc.) in OLM format. Let's learn first how you can export your data from Mac Outlook:

• Open Outlook on your Mac device.
• At the top bar, click on the “File” menu.
• From the drop-down menu, click on the “Export” option.

• Now, check all the boxes (Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes) according to your needs. At the bottom, click “Continue.”

• Provide any location where you want to save the exported data. Lastly, click “Finish.”

As a result, your selected data will be exported in OLM format to your given location.

Through Outlook for Mac, you can't directly export all your data in CSV format. For that, you will need to use any professional tool.

In this article, we will use the Regain OLM to PST Converter tool. Because it has all the advanced features and, at the same time, is quite easy to use. By using this tool you can import OLM to Gmail, Office 365, and other email clients.

Here is how you can convert OLM to CSV using the OLM converter:

• First, open the Regain OLM Converter software on your device.
• Click on the “Browse” icon and select the OLM files you want to convert.
• It will scan the OLM file and preview the data. You can recheck and select the required folders.
• Select the format in which you want to convert your OLM files. This tool allows you to convert your files into multiple formats. But in this case, we are selecting the CSV format.
• Lastly, provide a location on your local device where you want to save the converted files.

All done. In this way, you can export your data from Outlook for Mac and convert it into CSV format.

Connect to the Outlook web app and export data.

In this method, you will need to sign in to the Outlook web app. Make sure to sign in with the same account that you are using in Outlook for Mac.

You can easily export contacts, emails, attachments, and other data through the Outlook web. But you can't export all the data in CSV format. You can download emails and attachments in PDF format and contacts in CSV format.

To download emails, follow the steps below:

• After signing in to the Outlook web app, select the email that you want to save, and in the upper-left corner, click on the three-dot icon.

• From the drop-down menu, click on "Print.” Under the Print section.

• Now it will preview the email. Then, from the upper-left corner, select "Print.”

• In the “Destination” field, select “Save as PDF,” and at the bottom, just click on the “Print” button.

• Lastly, the email will be saved as a PDF in your given location.

Here is how you can save contacts in CSV format:

• First, access "Outlook.com,” and at the upper-left corner, click on the “application” icon.

• From the drop-down menu, select “people.”

• Now, select “All contacts.” You can also select a specific contact.

• At the upper-right corner of the window, click on "Manage,” and from the drop-down list, select the “Export Contacts” option.

• A pop-up window will appear. Here, select “All contacts” or any specific contact folder under the “Contacts from this folder” option. Lastly, click on the “Export” button.

• It will export the selected contact folder in CSV format and save it on your device.

Conclusion

Outlook for Mac stores all the data in OLM format in the local directory. If you need to convert the data in your OLM files to CSV format, there isn't any official direct method available.

However, by following a few easy tricks, you can successfully convert OLM to CSV. But still, the risk of data loss remains. That's why we recommend using any professional OLM converter and trying to keep backups of your data.

Also, Read Know The Best Method to Convert from VCF to CSV With Ease