{"id":2504,"date":"2023-06-06T10:38:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T10:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=2504"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:45:03","slug":"import-pst-to-imap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import PST to IMAP on Mac: A Simple Guide (2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2504&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Import PST to IMAP on Mac: A Simple Guide (2025&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"user-query\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Introduction:<\/strong> Legacy or old PST files hold years of emails and attachments that need to be accessed or recovered now. The best way is to import PST to IMAP account to centralize emails in the cloud, enabling full searchability. But, how do we do that? This article walks you through both free and paid tools using <\/span><strong>MacSonik <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PST Converter<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the help of correct step-by-step instructions, make the process smooth and hassle-free. Now, let&rsquo;s start with the blog.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool-windows.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Common_Reasons_to_Import_Outlook_PST_to_IMAP\" >Common Reasons to Import Outlook PST to IMAP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Manual_Method_to_Import_PST_to_IMAP_On_Mac\" >Manual Method to Import PST to IMAP On Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Step_01_Add_an_IMAP_Account_to_Outlook_for_Mac\" >Step 01: Add an IMAP Account to Outlook for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Step_02_Import_PST_as_EML_into_Outlook_for_Mac\" >Step 02: Import PST as EML into Outlook for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Step_03_Move_EML_File_Emails_into_IMAP\" >Step 03: Move EML File Emails into IMAP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Simple_Efficient_Way_to_Import_PST_to_IMAP_Mac\" >Simple &amp; Efficient Way to Import PST to IMAP Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Simple_and_quick_steps_to_upload_multiple_PST_files_to_IMAP\" >Simple and quick steps to upload multiple PST files to IMAP:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-imap\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_to_Import_Outlook_PST_to_IMAP\"><\/span>Common Reasons to Import Outlook PST to IMAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous benefits of importing an Outlook PST file to an IMAP account. Take a look at a few of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By moving PST into IMAP, one can access emails across multiple devices anywhere, anytime.<\/li>\n<li>IMAP centralizes all the email data online, making it safer and more organized.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike PST files, IMAP keeps your mailbox synchronized automatically. The Outlook PST to IMAP conversion ensures consistent email management on all devices.<\/li>\n<li>Importing archived PST emails to an IMAP account, users can access and retrieve old messages.<\/li>\n<li>Users migrate from PST to an IMAP account for a smooth migration to modern email services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Method_to_Import_PST_to_IMAP_On_Mac\"><\/span>Manual Method to Import PST to IMAP On Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this method, we will first import the PST file data by converting it into EML in Outlook for Mac. After that, we&rsquo;ll move the imported emails into an IMAP account.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the following steps to start the process:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_01_Add_an_IMAP_Account_to_Outlook_for_Mac\"><\/span>Step 01: Add an IMAP Account to Outlook for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Outlook for Mac<\/strong> application on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then, click <strong>Preferences<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accounts<\/strong> &gt;<strong> New Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, add the <strong>IMAP account credentials<\/strong> and complete the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_02_Import_PST_as_EML_into_Outlook_for_Mac\"><\/span>Step 02: Import PST as EML into Outlook for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In <strong>Windows<\/strong>, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and choose the PST file and open it to import PST file to IMAP.<\/li>\n<li>Now, select the emails from the PST file and <strong>drag and drop<\/strong> them locally. They will be saved as <strong>.eml<\/strong> files.<\/li>\n<li>Next, copy the EML files into a <strong>USB drive<\/strong> and move the EML files to a Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the EML files and <strong>drag and drop<\/strong> them into the <strong>Outlook for Mac<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_03_Move_EML_File_Emails_into_IMAP\"><\/span>Step 03: Move EML File Emails into IMAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In <strong>Outlook for Mac<\/strong>, open the <strong>EML files folder <\/strong>and <strong>IMAP account folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the desired emails and <strong>drag and drop<\/strong> them into the IMAP folder.<\/li>\n<li>Outlook will automatically sync the emails into an IMAP account folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks:<\/strong> Moving thousands of PST files can be a cumbersome task and will make the process time-consuming. Some of the folders may not maintain the exact structure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Efficient_Way_to_Import_PST_to_IMAP_Mac\"><\/span>Simple &amp; Efficient Way to Import PST to IMAP Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>MacSonik Outlook PST Converter Tool<\/strong> is a well-designed utility to import PST files to an IMAP account without technical expertise. This software will help users move either single or multiple PST files in a single operation. Additionally, it provides various extraordinary features to simplify the importing process. Also, users can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/method-to-import-pst-to-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>import PST to Gmail account<\/strong><\/a> and to other email clients.It allows users to convert PST files without duplicates, specified date range emails, and much more. Besides, they can view the PST file content before beginning the process. In addition, it enables users to convert or view PST files without installing the Outlook application. Moreover, it preserves the original folder hierarchy and gives a smooth migration experience.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_and_quick_steps_to_upload_multiple_PST_files_to_IMAP\"><\/span>Simple and quick steps to upload multiple PST files to IMAP:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin by downloading and opening the tool on your macOS.<\/li>\n<li>Then, choose <strong>Single Mode<\/strong> and browse the desired PST file to import. Click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, from the tree view, pick the folders and press <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, select <strong>IMAP<\/strong> from the <strong>Migrate As Email Client<\/strong> options.<\/li>\n<li>Next, <strong>log in<\/strong> to your <strong>IMAP account credentials<\/strong> and finally, hit the<strong> Convert<\/strong> button to convert PST to IMAP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/\"><strong>Convert PST to PDF<\/strong><\/a> to make the PST file data more readable, accessible, and portable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprises usually import PST to IMAP Outlook to keep the mailbox data synchronized and make the data available online. Though the manual method is lengthy, time-consuming, and requires technical expertise. Whereas, choosing a professional tool like <strong>MacSonik PST Converter<\/strong>, the migration becomes fast and reliable. Users can choose whichever method fulfills their requirements.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fbff; border-left: 4px solid #0073e6; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #003366; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-bluemail\/\">Import PST to BlueMail<\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764585221261\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Will importing PST to IMAP keep the folder structure?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Yes. When you drag folders into the IMAP mailbox in Outlook, the same hierarchy syncs to the server. But for deeply nested folders, syncing may take more time.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764585272211\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2.\u00a0 Can I import PST to IMAP without Outlook?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes. By using a professional converter tool, you can import the PST files into IMAP without the Outlook application. 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