Thunderbird to OutlookConvert and Import Thunderbird Mails to Microsoft Outlook

Index of the Presentation

1. Mozilla Thunderbird and Its Data Files

2. Microsoft Outlook and Its Data Files

3. Why Need to Migrate from Thunderbird to Outlook

4. Manual Procedure to Export Thunderbird to Outlook

5. A Third Party Tool to Do Email Migration

A Brief About Mozilla ThunderbirdThunderbird is a free desktop mail client provided by Mozilla which is generally used for emailing (POP & IMAP) purpose. Mozilla Thunderbird is available for Windows as well as MAC both users. It store all messages folder wise and create a separate MBOX file (with no extension). Default Location of Mozilla Thunderbird profile is:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\.

A Brief About Microsoft OutlookOutlook is the most popular mail client provided by Microsoft for Windows as well MAC operating systems. MS Outlook generally pre-installed with MS Office suite either user can also get it from Microsoft Official website. The Outlook supports POP3 and IMAP free mail server and also provide a wide range of features for emailing purposes.

MS Outlook stores all mail components such as: emails, contacts, tasks and calendars etc. in an Outlook data file (.pst) which is generally located here:

Windows 7 and Windows Vista:

drive:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

Windows XP

drive:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

Why to Move Thunderbird to Outlook

Mozilla Thunderbird Microsoft Outlook• Does not allows Scheduling emails • Allow users to schedule emails

• Limited functions for Business users • A wide range of advance features

• Does not provide calendars and tasks • Calendar and task tracking features

• Less secure email program • High secure mail program

• Does not support Exchange Server • Support all Exchange Servers Editions

• No more advance filter options • Solid and effective spam filtering

• Not Available for Phone Devices • Available for All Windows Phones

Note: Generally organizations prefer Microsoft Exchange Server or Microsoft SharePoint Server to customize and centralize business data . Microsoft Outlook supports both Servers and Mozilla thunderbird does not support them.

Thunderbird to Outlook Manually• Install a free Add-on “ImportExporttool” on Mozilla Thunderbird• Export All Messages into EML files using the Add-on as shown below

• Import exported EML files into Outlook 2010 & 2013 by using drag-n-drop method

What to Do if Previous Method Does Not Work ?

I have multiple Thunderbird files and previous method will consume much time in the migration process. So now is there any alternate choice to convert thunderbird emails to MS Outlook in less time and less effort ?

Answer: You can take help of a professional Thunderbird to Outlook converter Which is also known as MBOX Converter.

Working Steps of the Software:1) Download and Install the tool. Add your MBOX files (The tool detects thunderbird profile automatically if Thunderbird is installed on the machine.)

2) The Tool will automatically detect Thunderbird profile. Click the Process button.

3) The tool will scan selected Thunderbird MBOX files and preview all emails.

4) Select required folders, choose export option and saving location. Finally Click on the Export button.

5) Export process begins and it will take a few seconds only. You can import PST file in MS Outlook once the export process gets over.

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