Are you searching for a feasible solution of how to convert .mbox files to Outlook? Do you have bunch of MBOX files saved in your PC which you want to export in Outlook? If it is so then you are reading the right blog post. Here we try to solve MBOX files migration to Outlook issues faced by users. The conversion process is sometimes hectic and causes obstacle in day to day work. It became easier if one knows right way and technique to implement conversion. If you are struggling with the similar dilemma then read this blog till end.
Here we explain how to convert .mbox files to Outlook with the help of Mozilla Thunderbird and IMAP. Thunderbird is an email client which store users mail files in MBOX file format. If the MBOX files are saved in your PC then import the files in Thunderbird first then follow these steps:
Step 1: First you have to enable IMAP server in the Gmail account by following these steps:
Setting>> Forwarding POP/IMAP>> enable IMAP Server>> Save Changes
Step 2: Next setup the Gmail account in Thunderbird to import all the MBOX files to that particular Gmail server.
Step 3: Open the mailbox which you want to import and select required emails. Use Ctrl + A to select all the MBOX files.
Step 4: Now copy all these emails and paste in any Gmail folder. It is better to create a new folder in Gmail and transfer all the MBOX mails in that folder.
Step 5: Configure the same Gmail account in Outlook.
Step 6: Finally download all the emails in Outlook interface or you can drag and drop the emails to Outlook.
There are so many manual ways available to export .mbox files in Outlook. However those methods involves .mbox supported email clients and add-ons. Also manual approach are quite risky and may causes loss of data. Those users who wants direct solution should use third party professional tool for convert of .MBOX files in Outlook interface. MBOX to PST Converter is one such solution available for saving mass .mbox files to Outlook in just one go. Using this tool, you can export .mbox files to Outlook on any Windows operating system of 32 bit and 64 bit. The tool is perfect for batch MBOX files migration to Outlook.
Follow below mentioned steps to convert all the .mbox files in Outlook:
Step 1: Download the MBOZ to Outlook Migration Wizard in your system.
Step 2: Go to Add Files option which further provides dual options to load .mbox files i.e. Select File and Select Folder option. After selection, click on the Ok button.
Step 3: The tool start loading all the folder/sub-folders and show them in left side of the display. Check the files/folders you want to convert. Click on Export button to proceed further.
Step 4: Choose Outlook PST in Select Saving Option.
Step 5: After selection, browse for the destination path in which you want to save the resultant PST file and apply filter (optional).
Step 6: Click on convert button to start MBOX to PST conversion.
Step 7: After completion of conversion process, a message box open stating Conversion Completed Successfully, click on Ok button to end the process.
Conclusion
We hope the blog post is helpful in solving your issue how to convert .mbox files to Outlook. If you want to check performance of the third party program then avail demo edition of MBOX Converter. The demo edition provides complete tour of software working and allows to convert MBOX files to Outlook for free but limited to 25 quantity.
