macOS cannot open PST files. They are a Microsoft format, and without Outlook for Windows there is no built-in way to read them. MailRaider Pro fills that gap — it opens PST archives directly on your Mac, no Microsoft software required.
Drag your PST file onto MailRaider Pro and it opens immediately. You get the full folder hierarchy from the archive — Inbox, Sent Items, and any folders and subfolders that were set up in Outlook — with all email displayed exactly as it was originally composed, including formatting, embedded images, and attachments.
From there you can:
| What you can do | How |
|---|---|
| Browse the full folder hierarchy | Double-click any folder to navigate into it; double-click .. to go back up |
| Sort email by sender, subject, or date | Click any column header in the email list |
| Search across the entire archive | Type in the search field — searches subject, sender, recipient, and body text |
| Read any email in full | Double-click the row, or click the magnifying glass icon next to its name |
| Save attachments | Open the attachments drawer and drag files out, or select and click Save |
| Export to Apple Mail or Thunderbird | File > Export > MBOX — folder structure is preserved in the export |
| Export to PDF, EML, or XML | File > Export — bulk export applies to the current selection or folder |
For the complete step-by-step guide, see the full MailRaider Pro archive tutorial. If you are specifically migrating to Apple Mail, see Migrating from Outlook to Apple Mail on Mac.
Get MailRaider Pro
Direct download The current version of MailRaider Pro, available directly from this site. Can also be used as a demo before purchasing.
Mac App Store The current App Store version of MailRaider Pro for Mac.