Cigati OLM Converter Tool

Step-1

Start the Application

Launch the Cigati OLM Converter and choose Select File(s) or Select Folder to import your Outlook for Mac (OLM) files.

Step-2

Import OLM Files

Locate the required OLM files on your computer and add one or multiple files to the software for processing.

Step-3

Confirm the Imported Files

Review the imported files, including their names, storage locations, and sizes. Once verified, click Proceed.

Step-4

Examine Mailbox Content

Expand the mailbox folders to browse emails, contacts, calendars, notes, and tasks before starting the export.

Step-5

Inspect Individual Mailbox Items

Open any mailbox item to view its contents, including the email body, attachments, headers, calendar entries, contacts, notes, tasks, MIME information, and raw HTML.

Process for OLM to CSV Format
Process for OLM to Microsoft 365

Step-6

Select the Output Format

Choose Export to File Format and select CSV as the desired output format. It provides PST, PDF, MBOX, EML, MSG, DOCX, PNG, ICS, VCF, & Mozilla Thunderbird.

Step-7

Customize the Export Settings

Adjust the available export preferences according to your requirements.

Date Range Filter: Export only emails that fall within the specified period.
Custom Output Folder: Select the destination where the exported CSV files will be stored.
Skip Existing Exports: Ignore items that have already been exported to avoid duplication.

Step-8

Configure Advanced Options

Apply additional controls to refine the export.

Attachment Handling: Save attachments separately or omit them from the export.
Duplicate Detection: Prevent duplicate emails from being exported by comparing fields such as To, From, Subject, Body, and CC.

Step-9

Start the Export

Choose the desired destination folder by clicking Browse, then select Start Export to begin converting the OLM file into CSV format.

Step-10

Review the Export Status

Track the conversion progress on the status screen. When the process finishes, open the Export Log to review the results or begin another export if needed.

Step-6

Select Microsoft 365 as the Destination

Choose Export to Email Clients and select Microsoft 365 from the list of supported destinations.

Step-7

Authenticate Your Microsoft 365 Account

Connect the destination account by signing in through OAuth 2.0 or by entering the required Application Credentials, including the Admin Email, Client ID, Client Secret, and Tenant ID.

Step-8

Assign Destination Mailboxes

Select the mailbox mapping option that best suits your migration.

Migrate All Files to Selected Mailbox(es): Move all imported OLM files into the chosen Microsoft 365 mailbox or mailboxes.
Map Each File to Specific Mailbox(es): Link every OLM file to its corresponding Microsoft 365 mailbox.

CSV Import: Upload a CSV file to perform mailbox mapping for multiple users simultaneously.

Step-9

Configure Migration Preferences

Modify the migration settings before starting the transfer.

Date Range Filter: Transfer emails within the selected date range.
Custom Output Folder: Choose where migration reports and logs will be saved.
Skip Existing Exports: Ignore mailbox items that already exist in the destination.
Follow Tree Hierarchy: Retain the original mailbox folder structure.
Map with Default Mailboxes: Match source folders with the corresponding default folders in Microsoft 365.

Step-10

Apply Advanced Migration Settings

Configure additional migration controls as needed.

Attachment Handling: Exclude attachments during migration if necessary.
Duplicate Detection: Prevent duplicate emails from being migrated by comparing selected message properties.

Step 11:

Begin the Migration

Review the selected configuration, then click Start Export to initiate the OLM to Microsoft 365 migration.

Step-12

Track the Migration Progress

Monitor the migration in real time through the progress window. After completion, review the Export Log for a detailed summary or start another migration if required.