{"id":2203,"date":"2024-12-27T08:22:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2024-12-27T08:22:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:22:52","slug":"outlook-pst-file-location-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is PST File on Mac Outlook 360? [Full Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a data file format used by Microsoft Outlook to save copies of emails, calendar events, notes, tasks, and contacts on Windows. While many people believe that this is also the case for Mac, it is far from being true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Outlook for Mac stores emails, calendar events, notes, tasks, contacts, and other mailbox items using the OLM file format. So there\u2019s no way to find where a PST file is in Outlook for Mac since data is stored in a different format.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-email.jpg\" alt=\"outlook email\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-email.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-email-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seeking where is PST file on Mac Outlook 360? In this article, we will provide where you can find Outlook files on Mac, how to access them, and how to import a PST file from Outlook for Windows into OLM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/#Where_are_Outlook_Email_Files_Stored_on_Mac\" title=\"Where are Outlook Email Files Stored on Mac?\">Where are Outlook Email Files Stored on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/#How_to_Access_OLM_Files_on_MacOS_Quickly\" title=\"How to Access OLM Files on MacOS Quickly?\">How to Access OLM Files on MacOS Quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/#Bonus_Tips_How_to_Import_a_pst_File_into_Outlook_for_Mac_from_Outlook_for_Windows\" title=\"Bonus Tips: How to Import a .pst File into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows?\">Bonus Tips: How to Import a .pst File into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/outlook-pst-file-location-mac\/#FAQs_on_Outlook_PST_File_Location\" title=\"FAQs on Outlook PST File Location\">FAQs on Outlook PST File Location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_Outlook_Email_Files_Stored_on_Mac\"><\/span>Where are Outlook Email Files Stored on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To confidently know where are email files stored on Mac, you need to consider the version of the Mac Outlook you\u2019re using. These are the various locations where Outlook files are stored on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf4fOutlook 2011:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\/Users\/&lt;username&gt;\/Documents\/Microsoft User Data\/Office 2011 Identities\/Main Identity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2011-files-stored-1.png\" alt=\"outlook 2011 files stored\" class=\"wp-image-2252\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2011-files-stored-1.png 953w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2011-files-stored-1-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2011-files-stored-1-768x259.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf4fOutlook 2016:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\/Users\/&lt;username&gt;\/Library\/Group Containers\/UBF8T346G9.Office\/Outlook\/Outlook 15 Profiles\/Main Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2016-files-stored-1.png\" alt=\"outlook 2016 files stored\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2016-files-stored-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2016-files-stored-1-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2016-files-stored-1-768x177.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf4fOutlook 2019:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\/Users\/&lt;username&gt;\/Library\/Group Containers\/UBF8T346G9.Office\/Outlook\/Outlook 15 Profiles\/Main Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2019-files-stored-1.png\" alt=\"outlook 2019 files stored\" class=\"wp-image-2254\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2019-files-stored-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2019-files-stored-1-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-2019-files-stored-1-768x177.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> To access these Outlook file locations, you need to unhide the Library folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to unhide the Library folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Finder<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>View<\/strong> and click <strong>Show View Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-view-options-1.jpg\" alt=\"show view options\" class=\"wp-image-2255\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-view-options-1.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-view-options-1-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Show Library Folder<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-library-folder-1.jpg\" alt=\"show library folder\" class=\"wp-image-2256\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-library-folder-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/show-library-folder-1-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To end the process, close <strong>View Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Access_OLM_Files_on_MacOS_Quickly\"><\/span>How to Access OLM Files on MacOS Quickly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve highlighted Mac Outlook PST file locations on various versions. But would you like to access OLM files quickly, or are the files missing and you would like to recover them? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> is the solution to use.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinyfrom-for-mac-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"tinyfrom for mac\" class=\"wp-image-2258\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinyfrom-for-mac-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinyfrom-for-mac-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinyfrom-for-mac-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinyfrom-for-mac.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY is a third-party data recovery software, equipped with strong dual-scan modes (Quick Scan and Deep Scan) that can find your Outlook PST file on Mac quicker and recover them if missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quick Scan enables you to find where is PST file on Mac Outlook 360 through a simple search. But if you don\u2019t get your desired results, you can switch to a Deep Scan, which conducts a more thorough search to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/pst-file-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover PST files<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728\u2728ONERECOVERY has a wide array of other features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can recover PST files from corrupted disk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a simple and user-friendly interface that makes the PST search and recovery easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filters your search by File Status, File Type, Date, and File Size to make the process faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to preview your files before recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Having problems like where is PST file on Mac? Here\u2019s how to use ONERECOVERY to access OLM files quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/mac\/prod\/1.0.0\/ONERECOVERY_setup.dmg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-mac-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery mac download button\" class=\"wp-image-1967\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open ONERECOVERY and click the Hard Disk Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-a-location-1024x705.png\" alt=\"start a location using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-a-location-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-a-location-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-a-location-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-a-location.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, ONERECOVERY begins to scan for all the OLM files on your Mac. This process will also display where they are stored on your Mac, allowing you to easily access them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"using onerecovery to scan the drive\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the scan results to know the exact location of the OLM files you\u2019re looking for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you see deleted or missing OLM files that you would like to restore, select them, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"click recover button\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-recover-button-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-recover-button-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-recover-button.jpg 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_How_to_Import_a_pst_File_into_Outlook_for_Mac_from_Outlook_for_Windows\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: How to Import a .pst File into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite using different file formats, Outlook for Mac (OLM) and Outlook for Windows (PST) have a relationship of transferring messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49To import a .pst file into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows, follow this procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Outlook for Mac, navigate to the <strong>File<\/strong> menu, and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-menu-import-1.jpg\" alt=\"file menu import\" class=\"wp-image-2261\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-menu-import-1.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-menu-import-1-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Outlook for Windows archive file (.pst)<\/strong> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-for-windows-archive-file-pst.jpg\" alt=\"outlook for windows archive file pst\" class=\"wp-image-2262\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-for-windows-archive-file-pst.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/outlook-for-windows-archive-file-pst-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the .pst data file that you want to transfer on your computer, and then click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After it has been imported, click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is all about where is PST file on Mac Outlook 360, explaining the relationship between Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Mac. While files on Outlook for Windows are saved in PST format, files in Outlook for Mac are saved in OLM format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to store PST files on Mac depends on the Outlook version. But to gain quick access to your Outlook for Mac files no matter the version or whether the files are missing, we recommend ONERECOVERY. This software will provide your Outlook files location in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Outlook_PST_File_Location\"><\/span>FAQs on Outlook PST File Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding Mac Outlook 360. Read on to get more understanding of where are PST files located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to Change Outlook 365 Location of OST File?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you change where does new Outlook store .ost file? Yes, but this involves modifying the configuration manually because Outlook does not have a built-in feature for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure Outlook is closed. Open <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>, type <strong>regedit<\/strong>, and press <strong>OK<\/strong>. You can simply press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> and <strong>R<\/strong> keys at the same time to open Registry Editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-registry-editor-1.jpg\" alt=\"open registry editor\" class=\"wp-image-2263\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-registry-editor-1.jpg 394w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-registry-editor-1-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office\\&lt;Version&gt;|Outlook<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and right-click on the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> folder, select <strong>New<\/strong>, under <strong>Key<\/strong>, go to <strong>Expandable String Value<\/strong>. Name it <strong>ForceOSPath<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/expandable-string-value-1.png\" alt=\"expandable string value\" class=\"wp-image-2264\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/expandable-string-value-1.png 542w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/expandable-string-value-1-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the new key and select <strong>Modify<\/strong>. Then, under <strong>Value data<\/strong>, choose the new location to save the OST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/ost-file-1.png\" alt=\"ost file\" class=\"wp-image-2265\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/ost-file-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/ost-file-1-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Outlook and it will recreate the OST file in the chosen location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This process only applies to Outlook for Windows, as Mac Outlook doesn\u2019t use OST files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Export PST File Outlook on Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need an OLM Converter for this purpose. But firstly, you have to create an OLM archive on Mac for the file you want to export, and then change the archive to PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Create an OLM Archive on Mac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Mac Outlook 2011 users, click <strong>File<\/strong>, select <strong>Export<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Outlook for Mac Data File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Mac Outlook 2016 and 2019 users, go to the <strong>Tools<\/strong> section and click <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the files you want to export and click the right arrow to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-an-olm-archive-on-mac-1.png\" alt=\"create an olm archive on mac\" class=\"wp-image-2266\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-an-olm-archive-on-mac-1.png 462w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-an-olm-archive-on-mac-1-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick the location to download the archived file, click <strong>Save<\/strong>, and tap <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Change the OLM Archive to PST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the OLM Converter on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the converter and click <strong>Add File<\/strong> to select the archived OLM file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the file format to change to. In this case, choose <strong>PST,<\/strong> select where the file should be stored, and click <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-the-olm-archive-to-pst-1.jpg\" alt=\"change the olm archive to pst\" class=\"wp-image-2267\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-the-olm-archive-to-pst-1.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-the-olm-archive-to-pst-1-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3How to Open PST File on Mac with Outlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the same process as importing a PST file into Outlook for Mac from Outlook for Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Outlook, go to the <strong>File<\/strong> menu, and select Import from the dropdown options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Outlook for Windows archive file (.pst)<\/strong> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and select the PST file you want to open on Mac and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the import is complete, the PST file data will appear in a new folder under your Outlook mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A PST (Personal Storage Table) file is a data file format used by Microsoft Outlook&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2203"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2268,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2203\/revisions\/2268"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}