How to Backup Thunderbird Email Folders into Outlook?

Summary: The article provides quick solution to extract complete mailbox items (including emails, contact, calendar, attachments, etc.) from Thunderbird and save the files in Outlook interface without any hurdle.

There is subtle growth in demand of MS Outlook in recent times. The launch of Outlook new edition i.e. Outlook 2019 added fuel in the already lit market demand. Many users start switching their email client to Outlook for better management of database. However the problem arises when users open their old database in Outlook and unable to do so. This is because Outlook does not support any other file format except PST and OST. Same problem is faced by Thunderbird users while taking backup of their old email in Outlook. Thunderbird email files are in MBOX file format which is unsupportable in Outlook.

If you are facing the same issue and want to know how to backup Thunderbird email folders into Outlook then this blog surely helps you in backing up old Thunderbird profile database in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003. Read the blog to gain all the information.

Manual Approach to Backup Thunderbird Email in Outlook

Manual method is a free solution that helps in migrating email from Thunderbird to Outlook without any external cost. In this section, I am going to explain the simple drag and drop method of exporting Thunderbird email in Outlook. Go through the steps given below to understand manual approach of saving Thunderbird emails in Outlook:

Step 1: Extract Thunderbird Email in EML Format

  • Start Thunderbird application in your system.
  • Now go to the location where Thunderbird files are saved. Select required email files or choose all the files using short cut key Ctrl + A.
  • Create a new folder in any desirable location and rename it. Keep the folder open in another tab.
  • Now drag the selected Thunderbird emails and drop them in newly created folder.

Step 2: Drag and Drop EML Files in Outlook

  • Launch MS Outlook in the same machine.
  • Now create a new folder in Inbox or any other location and give suitable name to it.
  • Now go to the location where you saved Thunderbird emails as EML file format and select all the files again by using Ctrl+A.
  • Drag the EML files and drop them in middle pane of Outlook newly created folder.

Drawbacks of Manual Approach

  • It is obligatory to install Thunderbird and Outlook in the same machine.
  • You can export Thunderbird email as EML in Outlook but can’t see preview of them because Outlook does not support EML files format.
  • The method involves risk of data loss and file corruption.

Direct Approach to Backup Thunderbird Email Folder in Outlook

Till now we have discussed about free manual approach of migrating Thunderbird email in Outlook. However the approach is not suitable for large scale email migration and involves some limitation.

CubexSoft Thunderbird to Outlook Converter is a professionally designed tool specialized in backing up unlimited Thunderbird files or folder in Outlook with all the database such as contact and calendar. The software follows simple working structure ideal for both technical and non-technical background users. It offer variety of options that ensure smooth transfer of Thunderbird emails into Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, etc. Unlike manual approach, installation of any other application is not mandatory. The software is supportable on all the edition of Windows including Windows 10. To clear all your doubt try the demo edition of Thunderbird to Outlook Converter yourself and get chance to backup first 20 email in PST. You can also try the software for conversion of Thunderbird to Office 365, Gmail, G Suite, PDF, MBOX, MSG, HTML, and many other platforms.

Conclusion

Outlook demand is increasing day by day in the market of email client and that is why various users start switching email client to MS Outlook. Same in the case of Thunderbird, many Thunderbird users are looking for a feasible solution to export email folders in Outlook interface. In this blog, we have discussed about automated method to learn complete procedure of how to backup Thunderbird email folders into Outlook. We hope after reading this blog, users are capable of saving complete Thunderbird mailbox including contact and calendar in Outlook environment.

Comments

  1. Mariejohn15 June 2021 at 01:16

    I would suggest you to try ZOOK Thunderbird to Outlook Converter for the best conversion of the files format. It offers the users to export the batch emails at once with all the attachments embedded in it. It preserves all the email data and RTF formatting of the emails intact even after the conversion process. It enables users to export POP and IMAP Thunderbird profiles to Outlook format.

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