How to Convert Windows Live Mail EML into Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX?

If you switch from Windows Live Mail to Mozilla Thunderbird, therefore, you must need to convert Windows Live Mail EML into Thunderbird MBOX file format. In this article, you will know the solutions to convert Windows Live Mail files into Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX file format.

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As Windows Live Mail is an outdated email client that’s why people are moving towards other applications and Mozilla Thunderbird is one of them which is a free and open-source email client. By conversion of Windows Live Mail emails into Thunderbird MBOX file format, users can easily switch between 20+ other email clients that support MBOX files.

Why users switch from Windows Live Mail to Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX?

As we mentioned above, Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft hence users are looking for other application and Mozilla Thunderbird is found to be the best option by many users. This is the main reason for users to switch from WLM to Thunderbird MBOX files. Apart from this, MBOX is a widely used email client hence users are moving towards MBOX supported email clients and Thunderbird is on the top in this list.

Now, let us discuss the methods to convert Windows Live Mail EML files into Thunderbird MBOX format in the next section of this post.

Manual solution to convert Windows Live Mail EML into Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX file

Few manual solutions are available for the conversion of WLM files into Thunderbird MBOX file format. Let us know them –

1. Using Drag and Drop Option

By drag and drop Windows Live Mail EML files into Thunderbird, one can access Windows Live Mail files into Thunderbird MBOX file. Given are the steps for this –

• Open Thunderbird and create a new folder in it with desired name.
• Now, click on Create folder button.
• Go to the location where your EML files are saved and select EML files.
• In Thunderbird, create new subfolder. Then drag and drop EML files data from your system to new subfolder.
• All the selected EML files are imported successfully at desired location.

2. Using ImportExportTools add-on

By using ImportExportTools add-on of Thunderbird, EML files are imported into Thunderbird MBOX file format. Follow these steps –

• Download free ImportExportTools add-on and save ImportExportTools.xpi on your system.
• Now, open Thunderbird. Go to menu, click on Tools tab and click on Add-ons.
• Go to the gear icon and choose Install add-on.
• After this, browse the location where ImportExportTools.xpi file is saved in your system. Select ImportExportTools.xpi file and click on Open button.
• Click on Install and then restart Thunderbird.
• Now, create a folder in Thunderbird and right-click on local files. Then, click on new folder option.
• Provide name to the folder and click on Create folder button.
• Right-click on new folder and select ImportExportTools option. Select import all messages.
• Select default folders containing EML files on your system. Click OK.
• Two subfolders are displayed in Test folder. You can see all the imported EML files.
• Select the folder to see the imported EML files in Mozilla Thunderbird.

Problems faced with manual solutions

• Non-technical users face difficulty in understanding the manual process.
• Multiple EML files transfer could be risky and sometimes not possible with it.
• The manual solutions are lengthy and time-consuming.

Convert Windows Live Mail EML into Thunderbird MBOX using automated solution

If you face issues in understanding the manual solutions for conversion of Windows Live Mail EML files into Thunderbird MBOX file format. Then, don’t worry. Here is another solution for you i.e. MailsClick EML to MBOX Converter. It automatically converts EML files into Thunderbird MBOX file format in a few steps. It comes with multiple advanced features that make the conversion process easy and comfortable for all users. It removes all problems that users face with manual solutions. It can flawlessly load multiple EML files at a time to export into Thunderbird MBOX file format. The time-consumption is very less with this professional solution. The main attraction of this software is it is completely independent. All EML files are smartly transferred into MBOX files with attachments. You can check out the trial version before investing in it.

Here are the steps to export EML files into Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX format –

• Install and Run Windows Live Mail to Thunderbird Converter Software.

• Choose desired option and Browse EML files from your local system.

• Get a detailed preview of loaded EML files once they are auto-scanned by the software.

• Select MBOX format in conversion option and set location for saving Thunderbird MBOX files.

• To start the conversion, hit the Convert Now button.

Ending Lines

We have disclosed various solutions to convert Windows Live Mail into Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX file format. All the manual methods and an automated tool has been described in detail. As manual methods have few drawbacks then we suggest to go for automated tool which overcome all limitations of manual solution and is 100% safe & easy to understand.