Export Outlook Calendar to iCloud Mac less than in 5 Minutes
Mac users nowadays search for a method to export Outlook calendar to iCloud Mac platform. Therefore we select one of them and discussed in this write-up:
User Query
“I recently migrated from PC to Mac but I am unable to get my calendars, mail, contacts, etc. At first, I think that to use Outlook continues would be the way to go, so reinstall my Outlook for Mac. But the problem which comes is that it doesn’t sync with my iPhone. So conclude to try using Mail/Address Book/iCal only to know that I cannot export my data from Outlook in any other format than .olm, which is not readable by Apple programs. And my Outlook calendar has a crucial schedule so I really need my Outlook calendar to get my work done on time. So is there is any substitution of my problem to export Outlook Calendar to iCloud Mac. Any help will be appreciable.”
It’s at a stage that I wish my feedback was accompanied by an animated GIF (Graphics Interchange Format). Outlook doesn’t provide an opportunity for syncing calendar events. (one can sync contacts).
That has been promised for future Outlook update by Microsoft hasn’t declared something that when we might even expect that update. As you know that iCal considers the .olm archive and its virtual side.
Requirements to Export Outlook Calendar to iCloud Mac?
- An Apple ID, an iTunes, and an iCloud account will use the same username and password.
- A Mac machine running OS X 10.7.5 or the higher version, or need a PC running Windows 7 or higher and control panel of iCloud. This can help users to easily convert OLM file to ICS file.
- Your iPhone, iPod touch or an iPad running IOS 5 or higher, and the lasted iTunes.
Automated Solution to Convert Mac OLM Calendars
The most reliable and simple solution to export Outlook calendar to iCloud Mac. This tool has many advanced features some of them are also discussed below:
Additional Features of the Tool
- Allow you to choose files using the add folder option.
- Permits you to save your file at your desired location.
- Support the exportation process of calendars in bulk.
- Provides a user-friendly interface.
- This tool additionally preserves the hierarchy structure throughout the process.
- Doesn’t provide any file size restriction while adding a large size OLM file.
Steps to Export Outlook Calendar to iCloud Mac
Step-1. Download and Install the Tool to convert OLM file on Mac system.
Step-2. Click on Add file/ Add Folder button to add your OLM file.
Step-3. Browse the OLM File that contains calendars.
Step-4. Choose the ICS Format to convert OLM file to ICS format.
Step-5. Select the Destination folder of your resultant file.
Step-6. Click on the Export button to start the process.
Using the above method user can easily export calendars to ICS, EML, PDF, and other file formats.
Note: Users can also use this same tool to export Outlook 2011 contacts to Mac address book easily.
Manual Method to Export Outlook Calendar to iCloud on Mac
Follow the upcoming steps to export Outlook Calendar to iCloud Mac manually.
- Open the iCloud control panel on your system.
Note: Mac users, please start the iCloud preference panel.
- Check the checkbox of calendars, contacts, tasks, etc. you can also uncheck the other boxes if you don’t want to export them. Then hit the Apply button.
Attention: All your data of Outlook including Contacts, calendars, mail, etc are synced in iCloud then read the further steps for exporting selective data from Outlook. Don’t skip these steps to convert OLM file to ICS format safely.
The above method only enables you to move the data from iCloud, but if you want to export some calendars from Outlook to iCloud. You need to go iCloud.com to upload your Outlook calendars to export them in iCloud.
- Open Outlook on your Machine, go to Calendars and drag the calendars on your desktop
- Open a Web browser on your computer. Click the Setting tab on the left side, select CSV. Then choose the specific calendars to backup Outlook contacts to iCloud
Limitations of the Manual Method
- The manual method is lengthy as well as time-consuming.
- The method needs technical assistance.
- Does not enable you to convert calendars in bulk you need to follow the whole process for every calendar.
Conclusion
In this article we have discussed two methods of one can export Outlook calendar to iCloud Mac. We also give you the best solution to perform the conversion without any inconvenience.
One can try any of the above methods to execute the process. However, we advise users to convert OLM file to ICS using the automated solution because the manual method has many consequences. Evidently, these are also mentioned above. Moreover, the automated tool does not require any technical assistance.