As the OLM file is a proprietary data file format used by the Outlook for Mac app, you cannot open it directly on any Windows or Linux PC. Moreover, you won’t be able to open and view an OLM file on a Mac without Outlook for Mac installed. To easily view OLM files without restrictions, and on any system – Windows, Linux, or macOS – use a third-party OLM file viewer. In this post, we shall look at the steps to use such a freeware to view OLM file.
Why Users Want to View OLM Files on Windows?
Here are a few reasons why users look for ways to view OLM files on Windows:
- To access or read old Mac Outlook emails on their devices
- To read a shared OLM file on a Mac system without installing Outlook for Mac
How to Easily View OLM Files?
The easiest way to view OLM file on any system running on Windows, Linux, or macOS is to use a third-party OLM viewer tool by Stellar. This web-based utility is a free online OLM to PST converter tool that can easily open OLM file and help you view its data safely and quickly.
The tool scans your PST file and generates a downloadable HTML file that you can open to verify the mailbox items. You can access this tool on any Windows, Mac, or Linux system. It only takes 3 easy-to-follow steps – Upload > Scan > View/Convert. All you need is an active internet connection.
Here are some highlights of this free online tool:
- View/convert OLM files instantly
- No download or installation of any software is required
- Convert an OLM file that is less than 100 MB in size for free
- Access it on any web browser on any system running on macOS, Windows, or Linux
You can also use this tool to save the scanned OLM file as PST. But its size should not exceed 100 MB. And if it does, then you can upgrade to the Premium edition of this online tool, which lets you view 5 OLM files of size ≤ 5GB.
And if there are multiple OLM files of different sizes, you can choose the desktop version of Stellar Converter for OLM. It is a powerful desktop application that you can install on a Windows PC. You can scan the OLM file and view all its contents using its “enhanced preview” window. Using this tool, you can:
- Convert OLM to PST format with 100% accuracy
- Save OLM file data as EML or MSG file formats
- Save individual mailbox items such as emails, contacts, calendars, etc.
- Apply filters to sort and save required mailbox items
- Auto split PST file at around 45 GB
- Exclude Deleted or Spam/Junk items
- Directly export OLM file content to an existing Outlook profile
Follow the steps below to use Stellar Converter for OLM to view or open OLM file on your Windows PC:
- Download Stellar Converter for OLM from the official website on your Windows PC.
- Install the tool and then launch it.
- On the Home screen, click on the Select OLM Mailbox option.
- Click on Browse to select the OLM file.
- After selecting the OLM file, click on Convert. The tool will begin scanning the selected OLM file.
- After the tool has finished scanning the OLM file, it will list all the mailbox items.
- On this screen, you can use the Navigation Pane Options at the bottom to view the mailbox items, such as:
The demo/trial version of Stellar Converter for OLM allows you to only view/preview the OLM mailbox data. If you want to save the OLM file items to PST or any other file format, you will need to activate it with the license key.
Which Version of Stellar Converter for OLM to Choose?
Stellar Converter for OLM is available in three different editions – Free, Standard, and Technician, apart from online. Here is a comparison of all three editions of Stellar Converter for OLM and the online tool:
| Features | Online Utility | Desktop Application |
| | Free & Premium | Standard | Technician |
| OLM file size limit | ≤100 MB (Free), ≤5 GB (Premium) | No | No |
| Offers preview of emails, contacts, tasks, notes, and calendars | Yes (only for emails; creates a downloadable HTML file | Yes | Yes |
| Converts OLM file to PST, MSG, or EML format | Only to PST format | Yes | Yes |
| Exports OLM file to an existing Outlook profile | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exports OLM file items to Office 365 | No | No | Yes |
| Saves converted mail items in RTF, HTML, and PDF formats | No | No | Yes |
Conclusion
OLM files are compatible with Outlook for Mac only. Because of this reason you are unable to open OLM files on Windows or Linux computers. To view OLM files on any device, you can use a third-party OLM viewer like the free online OLM to PST converter by Stellar. This web-based tool works without Outlook and lets you quickly view OLM file of size ≤100 MB at no cost.
If you want to view large or multiple OLM files, you can opt for the Stellar Converter for OLM – a specifically designed OLM file viewer that can help you view the OLM file data for free. You can even use it to convert and save the OLM mailbox items to file formats, such as PST, MSG, and EML.
