MBOX, a file format used by more than 25+ email clients like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, The Bat, Evolution, Eudora, Entourage, Spicebird, and multiple others. When users switch to MS Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and other email clients where MBOX file is not supported then then need to convert MBOX file to the supported email client file format like in PST/MSG file for Outlook, in EML file for Windows Live Mail, in EMLX file for Apple Mail, etc. Now the main question is how to convert MBOX files into these file formats in a simple and safe manner. So, to help you out in this situation, we prepared this article explaining you the simple ways to convert MBOX file into PST, EML, EMLX, and MSG formats.
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Free Methods to convert MBOX files
There are free or manual methods to convert MBOX files into PST, EML, and other formats. So, let us first know them one by one –
Free method to convert MBOX to PST
To move MBOX file to PST, you have to follow three different steps –
- Save MBOX emails into EML file
- Drag and drop EML files to Outlook
- Export emails into PST file
Save MBOX emails to EML file
- Open your MBOX email client and create a new folder in it
- Provide name to the folder
- Select messages that you want to export
- Save all emails at your desired destination
Drag and Drop EML files to Outlook PST
- Open the folder having EML files
- Drag and drop them to Outlook
Export emails into PST file
- Open Outlook. Go to File tab and choose Open & Export
- Choose Export to a file and click Next
- Select Outlook PST file option and Click Next
- Navigate to the folder where your EML files are saved and click Next
- Provide destination path for saving PST file and click Finish
Free method to convert MBOX to EML
Multiple ways are there to export MBOX file to EML file format. One is discussed in the above method of exporting MBOX files into PST file. Other way is by using ImportExportTools with Thunderbird. Given are the steps for this –
- Launch Thunderbird email client
- Install ImportExportTools add-in
- Restart Thunderbird
- Right-click on the desired folder whom you want to export
- Export all messages in a folder and click on EML file format
- You can find all your emails are exported from MBOX to EML file format.
Apart from these methods, no free methods are not available for the conversion of MBOX files to MSG and EMLX file formats. So for this, users have to go for a third-party solution which we will discuss later in this article. Let us first know the challenges and demerits of manual (free) solutions.
Drawbacks of manual solutions to convert MBOX files to PST and EML
Yes, there are various drawbacks associated with manual solutions. Let us know them and then talk about the alternate solution.
- The manual method is lengthy and little confusing. Hence, beginners or users without technical skills are unable to understand the methods.
- Risk of data loss is there with the manual solution.
- You need installation of multiple clients like Thunderbird, MS Outlook, etc. to perform the conversion with manual solutions.
Alternate and simple way to convert MBOX files into PST, EML, EMLX, and MSG formats
Here is one solution for the conversion of MBOX files into MSG, EML, PST, and EMLX formats i.e. MailsClick MBOX Converter Tool. It is a simple and smart solution that provides you the facility to export MBOX files into four different file formats – EML, EMLX, MSG, and PST.
Apart from this, various benefits are offered by the software –
- It efficiently and safely convert MBOX emails with attachments.
- Multiple MBOX files are exported at a time into desired file formats
- The software allows preview of added MBOX files before their conversion
- Thunderbird files can be detected from default location
- Option for selective items conversion from MBOX file
- Facility to export MBOX files into multiple PST files
- Free demo edition to evaluate the software before buying
- No change in original folder structure and email attributes
Complete guide to export MBOX files with professional tool
With MBOX File Converter, the conversion of MBOX files into multiple file formats is just a few steps task –
- Download and launch the software on any Windows machine.
- Select provided options i.e. File, Folder or load Thunderbird files. Then, hit the Browse button for adding MBOX files.
- Find instant preview of added MBOX files on the software panel. You can mark items/folders to export.
- Under Export options, select EML, MSG, PST, or EMLX format in which you want to convert MBOX files.
- Hit the Browse button and set a location for saving the converted file.
- Finally, to start converting MBOX files, click on the Convert Now button.
Wrapping Up
I believe after reading this article, you have found a simple technique to convert MBOX file into PST, EML, EMLX, and MSG formats. No doubt manual ways are there for the conversion but if you want a safe and trouble-free solution, we recommend you professional solutions.
