You cannot open an OLM file directly in Excel because OLM is a Mac Outlook data format. To view its contents in Excel, you first need to convert the OLM file into a CSV file. CSV is supported by Excel, Google Sheets, and many other applications.
The simplest way to do this is by using a dedicated tool like Advik OLM to CSV Converter, which extracts emails, contacts, and other mailbox data from OLM files into a clean CSV format without needing Outlook.
The simplest way to do this is by using a dedicated tool like Advik OLM to CSV Converter, which extracts emails, contacts, and other mailbox data from OLM files into a clean CSV format without needing Outlook.
Here’s How to Do It:
- Install Advik OLM to CSV Converter on your Windows PC.
- Click Add File and browse to your OLM file.
- Select the folders you want to view in Excel (Inbox, Sent, Contacts, etc.).
- Choose CSV from the output formats.
- Pick a location to save the CSV file.
- Click Convert to start the process.
Open the CSV in Excel:
- Go to the folder where the CSV file is saved.
- Double-click the CSV file.
- Excel will open it automatically and display all the email details (To, From, Subject, Date, etc.).
Why This Method Works
- No need for Outlook (Mac or Windows)
- Converts large OLM files safely
- Keeps data structure intact
- Lets you analyze emails and contacts directly in Excel