MacWareTools PST Converter for MacTo Convert PST Files in Bulk
Convert PST files on Mac with Mac PST Converter software that reads Outlook data without Outlook. Add PST files or a full folder, preview the mailbox items, select one of 9 saving options and click Export. The output keeps attachments and folder hierarchy, and the date filter limits the export to a range. Corrupted and password protected PST files load too. Intel and Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 10.8 to 27 are supported.
MacWare PST converter for Mac outputs PST data in MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, PDF, HTML, MHT, ICS and TXT files. Try the free demo first, which converts 10 items per folder.
Main Features of Mac PST Converter Tool
- Save Outlook PST data in 9 saving options including MBOX, EML, EMLX and MSG
- Export PST files on Mac as PDF, HTML, MHT, ICS and TXT documents
- Load many PST files with Add File(s) and Add Folder(s)
- Add corrupted and password protected PST files
- Preview mailbox items before export
- Export only the needed emails with the date filter
- Keep folder hierarchy and email properties in the output
- Work on macOS 10.8 to 27 (Golden Gate) with no Outlook needed
Free Demo converts 10 items per folder. The full version costs $39 and comes with a 30 day Refund Policy.
Five Steps to Export Data with Mac PST Converter Tool
Five steps move Outlook PST files from a Mac folder into the saving option of choice.
Convert PST Files on Mac in One Session
MacWare PST converter software reads Outlook data files on the Mac and saves them in the chosen format. Load the PST files, preview the items and follow the steps below.
- Launch the installed software on a Mac.
- Click Add File(s) or Add Folder(s) to load PST files.
- Check the mailbox items in the preview panel and click Next.
- Select one of the 9 saving options and open Advance Settings.
- Set the destination with Change and click Export.
PST File Input Support in Mac PST Converter Software
Two loading modes in the Mac PST converter take Outlook data files from any Windows or Mac source. A preview lists the mailbox items before export.
- Add File(s) loads single PST files
- Add Folder(s) loads every PST file in a folder
- Corrupted and inaccessible PST files can be added
- Password protected PST files can be added
- PST files of any size are accepted
Advantages of MacWare Mac PST Converter Software
Six details show how MacWare handles Outlook PST data on a Mac.
Mac PST Converter Batch Mode
Load a single file, several files or a folder of PST files and finish the batch together. Emails and attachments move as one.
Mac PST Converter for Corrupted Files
Corrupted, inaccessible and password protected PST files load into the software. The scan option reads the mailbox data from them.
Mailbox Preview Before Export
The preview panel lists emails, attachments, calendars, contacts and notes. Check the data first and export it after.
Mac PST Converter Folder Hierarchy
The folder tree of the PST file is rebuilt in the destination, so the output follows the Outlook layout.
Mac PST Converter on 15 macOS Versions
Fifteen macOS versions work, from MacOS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to macOS 27 Golden Gate. Intel and Apple Silicon Macs both qualify.
Standalone Mac PST Converter Software
No Outlook is needed to open PST data on the Mac. Java JDK and JRE 8 are the only prerequisites.
Export Formats in Mac PST Converter Tool
Nine saving options cover mail apps, readable copies and calendar files.
| Saving Option | What the Output Holds | Opens In |
|---|---|---|
| MBOX | Many emails in one mailbox file, covered by Mac PST to MBOX Converter Tool | Apple Mail, Thunderbird |
| EML | One email in every file with its attachments | Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, Postbox |
| EMLX | One email in every file in the Apple Mail layout | Apple Mail |
| MSG | One Outlook message in every file | Outlook for Windows |
| A readable copy of every email, covered by PST to PDF Converter for Mac | Preview, Adobe Acrobat Reader | |
| HTML | An email as a web page | Safari, Chrome, Firefox |
| MHT | An email and its images in one web archive file | Browsers that read MHT files |
| ICS | Calendar data in the iCalendar format | Apple Calendar, Google Calendar |
| TXT | Plain text of the email | TextEdit, any text editor |
Mac PST Converter Tool Options for Preview, Filters and Size
Preview, filter and size settings decide what the output holds. Large PST files carry no size limit.
Batch Mode for PST Files
Load one file, many files or a root folder and convert the batch together.
Complete Item Preview
The preview lists the mailbox items of the PST file. Check emails, attachments and calendars before the export starts.
Date Range Filter for PST Emails
Enter a From and a To date and only emails inside that range reach the output. The filter suits month and year archives.
Naming Convention Option
Select a naming style for the saved email files, so a large export stays easy to sort.
Split Option for Large PST Files
Set a size and the software breaks oversized PST data into smaller parts.
No File Size Limit for PST Files
The software sets no limit on PST file size. Oversized and bulk PST files convert in one job.
Try Mac PST Converter Tool Free Demo
The free demo converts 10 items per folder. Test the output on a Mac and buy the full version later.
Mac PST Converter Tool in Action on macOS
The video shows how PST files load, preview and export on macOS.
Outlook Data Read by Mac PST Converter Software
One PST file holds several item types, and the software lists all of them in the preview.
PST Emails
Messages with sender, recipients, date, subject and body come from every folder of the PST file.
PST Attachments
Files attached to emails stay linked to their messages in the output.
PST Calendars
Calendar items sit next to emails in the Outlook data file and show up in the preview.
PST Contacts
Contact items load into the preview with the rest of the mailbox.
Notes and journals of the PST file load into the preview too.
Mac PST Converter Software Facts at a Glance
Use the last column to check any fact. Page details were updated on 10 October 2026.
| Attribute | Value | Where to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Product | MacWareTools Mac PST Converter, version 9.3, 156.97 MB | System Requirements |
| PST file format | Personal Storage Table, the Outlook data file for emails, calendars, contacts, notes and journals | Sources |
| Input files | PST files, including corrupted and password protected ones, added with Add File(s) or Add Folder(s) | MacWare PST Converter software guide |
| Saving options | MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, PDF, HTML, MHT, ICS and TXT | MacWare PST Converter software guide |
| Filters and settings | Date filter, naming convention, split option and folder hierarchy | MacWare PST Converter software guide |
| Supported macOS | macOS 10.8 to 27 (Golden Gate), including macOS 26 (Tahoe), on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs | System Requirements |
| Runtime | Java JDK and JRE 8, 8 GB RAM (8 GB is recommended) and 100 MB free disk space | System Requirements |
| Free demo | Converts 10 items per folder | Free Demo vs Full Version |
| Price and refund | $39 for the full version with a 30 day refund | Refund Policy |
PST File Sources for Mac PST Converter Software
PST files reach a Mac from several places, and the software loads all of them.
| Source | How the PST File Is Created | Typical Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook for Windows | An Outlook data file, or an export from the File menu | .pst file in the Outlook Files folder |
| Outlook archive | AutoArchive moves old items into an archive PST file | File named archive.pst |
| Microsoft 365 or Exchange export | An admin exports mailbox data to PST files | Large PST files from a mailbox |
| Backup or migration tool | Saves mailbox data in PST files before a move | Many PST files in one folder |
| Windows to Mac move | A PST file copied by USB drive or cloud storage | PST file in Downloads or on a drive |
A PST file is not tied to Windows, so the software loads it on a Mac whatever the source was.
Mailbox Data Kept by Mac PST Converter Software
Email content, folders and properties carry into the output, so converted files match the PST source.
Saved Attachments
Attached files stay with their emails in the saved output.
Email Properties Kept
Sender, recipients, date and subject stay as they were in the PST file.
Folder Hierarchy Kept
The folder tree of the PST file is rebuilt in the destination folder.
Source File Untouched
The source PST file stays as it is while the output goes to a chosen folder.
What PST Files Keep and Lack in Mac PST Conversion
Knowing the limits of every output format sets a realistic goal for an export.
What a Mac PST File Holds
- Emails with headers, body and attachments
- Calendar items, contacts, notes and journals
- The folder tree of the Outlook mailbox
- Many items in one data file
What Mac PST File Output Cannot Do
- EML, EMLX and MSG files hold one email per file, so a mailbox becomes many files
- A PDF is a readable copy, not an editable mailbox
- An ICS file carries calendar data only
- Output lands in a Mac folder, and importing it into a live mailbox comes after
- Compare counts, dates, senders and attachments in the output before deleting a PST file
The source PST file is not modified, so the original stays safe. Test a small export in the free demo, then start the full job.
Manual Outlook Steps vs Mac PST Converter Software
Manual steps fit a handful of emails. Bulk PST files need software.
| Task | Manual Method | Mac PST Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Open a PST file | Needs Outlook on a Windows PC | Opens on a Mac with no Outlook |
| Number of files | One PST file at a time | Many PST files in one batch |
| Saving options | Save emails one by one in Outlook | 9 saving options for any PST file |
| Damaged files | Outlook stops on a corrupted PST file | Corrupted PST files can be added |
| Date range | Sort emails into date folders manually | Built in date filter |
| Folder structure | Rebuild folders by hand | Kept in the output |
Use Cases of Mac PST Converter Tool
Four user groups rely on PST converter software on Mac.
Windows Users Moving to Mac
Users who move from Windows to a Mac bring old Outlook PST files along. Load the files, select MBOX or EMLX and import the output in Apple Mail.
Archive and Compliance Teams
Audit and compliance teams keep old mailboxes. Export PST data to readable files and store them with the folder hierarchy intact.
Legal and Audit Reviews
Reviewers need emails they can open in any viewer. PDF, HTML and TXT output give readable copies with attachments kept.
IT Admins Handling PST Files
IT admins load folders full of PST files with Add Folder(s), set the date filter and finish the job in one batch.
Why Mac Users Need PST Converter Software
Mac users export PST data for three common reasons.
Mac PST Files for Mail Apps
Apple Mail and Thunderbird cannot open PST files. MBOX, EML and EMLX output moves the mailbox into those apps.
- Import old Outlook mail into Apple Mail
- Open old mailboxes in Thunderbird
- Keep the folder hierarchy of the Outlook mailbox
- Limit the export to one date range
Mac PST Files as Readable Copies
PDF, HTML, MHT and TXT output opens without any mail app, so emails can be shared and stored.
- Share emails with people who have no Outlook
- Store emails as plain documents
- Preview emails in a browser
- Name saved files with the naming convention option
Mac PST Files for Outlook Messages
MSG and EML output gives single email files. Outlook for Windows opens MSG files and Thunderbird opens EML files.
- Pull single emails out of a large PST file
- Hand MSG files to a Windows Outlook team
- Split an oversized PST file into smaller parts
- Check a sample export in the free demo first
Mac PST Converter Tool Checklist Before Export
Finish these eight tasks first, then click Export.
- Gather the PST files in one folder on the Mac.
- Copy the PST files from the Windows PC by USB drive or cloud storage.
- Back up the original PST files first.
- Add Java JDK and JRE 8 to the Mac if missing.
- Check the password of any protected PST file.
- Try the free demo and compare the 10 converted items per folder.
- Choose a saving location that has free space for the output.
- Set the date filter and the naming convention when needed.
Mac PST Converter Software System Requirements
The software needs 100 MB of disk space, 8 GB of RAM and Java 8.
Trial Limitations
Limitations
The free demo version converts 10 items per folder.
System Specifications
Hard Disk Space
100 MB of free hard disk space required
RAM
8 GB RAM (8 GB is recommended)
Intel Mac (Pre-M1): DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4X
Apple Silicon (M1 & newer): LPDDR5, LPDDR5X
Architecture: Fully optimized for Unified Memory Architecture (UMA)
Processor
Intel Mac (Pre-M1): Core™ i5, i7, or i9 (Minimum 8-core processor recommended)
Apple Silicon (M1 & newer): Apple M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5 series (Base, Pro, Max, or Ultra architectures)
Supported Devices: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio
Prerequisites
Install Java JDK & JRE 8 on the Mac before launching the software.
Operating System
MacOS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), MacOS X 10.9 (Mavericks), MacOS X 10.10 (Yosemite), MacOS X 10.11 (El Capitan), MacOS X 10.12 (Sierra), MacOS X 10.13 (High Sierra), MacOS X 10.14 (Mojave), MacOS X 10.15 (Catalina), MacOS X 11.0 (Big Sur), MacOS X 12.0 (Monterey), MacOS X 13.0 (Ventura), MacOS X 14.0 (Sonoma), MacOS X 15.0 (Sequoia), MacOS 26 (Tahoe), MacOS 27 (Golden Gate) and above versions.
Updated on 10 October 2026
Mac PST Converter Tool Free vs Full Version
Both versions share every feature. The demo limits the item count only.
| Features | Free Version | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Add PST Files in Batch | ||
| Add Corrupted or Password Protected PST Files | ||
| Preview Mailbox Items Before Export | ||
| 9 Saving Options for PST Data | ||
| Date Filter and Naming Convention | ||
| macOS 10.8 to 27 (Golden Gate) Support | ||
| Convert PST Files on Mac | 10 Items/ Folder | All Items |
| Cost | FREE | $39 |
The full version has a 30 day refund. Conditions sit in the Refund Policy.
Mac PST Converter Software FAQs
Answers on PST files, saving options, corrupted files, macOS support, the free demo and refunds.
PST stands for Personal Storage Table, the data file format of Microsoft Outlook. It keeps emails, calendars, contacts, notes and journals in one data file. Outlook for Windows creates PST files, and Apple Mail cannot open them.
Install the software and click Add Folder(s) to load a root folder of PST files. Preview the mailbox items, select a saving option, click Change to set the destination and click Export. Add File(s) loads single PST files instead.
Yes. Add File(s) loads several PST files at once, and Add Folder(s) loads every PST file inside a folder. All added files convert in one session.
No. The software works on its own, so Outlook can stay off the Mac. Java JDK and JRE 8 must be installed before launching it.
Yes. Corrupted, inaccessible and password protected PST files load into the software, and the scan option reads the mailbox data from them. Folder hierarchy stays the same during conversion.
No. The software sets no file size limit, so PST files of any size can be added.
The software saves PST data as MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, PDF, HTML, MHT, ICS and TXT files on a Mac. That makes 9 saving options for one PST file.
The software reads emails, attachments, calendars, contacts, notes and journals from a PST file. The preview panel lists the items before export.
Yes. The split option breaks oversized PST data into smaller parts of a chosen size. Smaller parts are easier to store, move and open.
Yes. The folder hierarchy of the PST file is rebuilt in the destination folder, and email properties stay with the converted emails.
Yes. The date filter takes a From and a To date, and only emails inside that range are saved. The filter suits month and year archives.
Yes. The software offers a naming convention option for saved email files. Select a naming style before clicking Export.
The software works on 15 macOS versions, from MacOS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) to macOS 27 (Golden Gate), including macOS 26 (Tahoe) and MacOS X 15.0 (Sequoia).
Yes. Intel Macs and Apple Silicon Macs with M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 chips can use the software. Base, Pro, Max and Ultra chips all work.
No. The software reads PST files on the Mac itself. A PST file copied from a Windows PC by USB drive or cloud storage loads through Add File(s).
No. The software leaves the source PST file as it is and saves the output to the folder chosen with the Change button.
Apple Mail imports MBOX files with its Import Mailboxes option. Save the PST data as MBOX or EMLX, then import the files in Apple Mail.
Thunderbird works with EML and MBOX files. Save the PST data in either format and add the files to Thunderbird.
The software needs Java JDK and JRE 8 to start. After a Java error, install both and launch the software again.
Yes. The free demo handles 10 items per folder, which is enough to check the output. The full version costs $39.
After payment confirmation, an email carries the download link and the activation key.
Yes. Refund requests are accepted within 30 days of purchase, and the conditions sit in the Refund Policy.
Sources for Mac PST Converter Facts
These MacWare pages back the product facts above.
- Software steps and options: MacWare PST Converter software guide
- Setup steps: Installation guide (PDF)
- Removal steps: Uninstallation guide (PDF)
- Refund conditions: Refund Policy
Customer Reviews of Mac PST Converter Tool
Verified Customer Reviews After Using Full Version on Mac OS
“Converting multiple PST files into Adobe PDF file format with the help of MacWareTools designed PST converter for Mac utility becomes easier. It is the best software for those who have less technical knowledge and are searching for ways to convert .pst files to required file format."
Peter Paul
Germany
"I’m amazed at the functionality of PST file converter for Mac utility as it facilitates batch converting the data of PST files with emails, attachments, notes, contacts, calendars, and more. Further, users can use the demo version of this tool to explore its robust features."
Ted Morris
Austin
"It is one of the best yet advanced Mac-based software for converting the PST file format to Text or document file format. Fortunately, this standalone solution offers the feature of batch conversion therefore, users can seamlessly convert the data while keeping the data safe from any modification.”
Albert Fred
Manchester
Mac PST Converter Software in Short
- Mac PST Converter software saves PST files in 9 formats on a Mac
- Output includes MBOX, EML, EMLX, MSG, PDF, HTML, MHT, ICS and TXT files
- Corrupted and password protected PST files load into the software
- Preview, date filter, naming convention and split option shape the output
- Outlook is not needed, only Java JDK and JRE 8 on the Mac
- Works on macOS 10.8 to 27 with Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
- Free demo with 10 items per folder and a $39 full version
Download Mac PST Converter Tool Free Demo
- 9 saving options for Outlook PST files on Mac
- Attachments, properties and folders stay intact in the output
- Support for macOS 10.8 to 27 (Golden Gate) on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
- Free demo limited to 10 items per folder
- Full version for $39 with a 30 day refund
Test the demo on real PST files before buying.
