How to Manually Convert MBOX to PST?- Free Method
To freely convert MBOX files to PST use these steps carefully:
Step 1: Install and Configure Thunderbird
⚒ Download and Install Thunderbird:
⚒ Install Thunderbird from Mozilla's official site.
⚒ Add the MBOX File to Thunderbird:
⚒ Use the "ImportExportTools NG" add-on to import your MBOX files:
⚒ In Thunderbird, go to Tools > Add-ons and Themes.
⚒ Search for "ImportExportTools NG" and install it.
⚒ Restart Thunderbird.
⚒ Right-click on the folder where you want to import MBOX (e.g., Local Folders).
⚒ Choose ImportExportTools NG > Import MBOX file and select the file.
Step 2: Install Outlook and Configure Email Account
⚒ Ensure that Microsoft Outlook is installed and configured with an active email account.
⚒ If it’s not configured, set up a dummy email account (e.g., Gmail or IMAP).
Step 3: Export Emails from Thunderbird to EML
⚒ Open Thunderbird and navigate to the imported MBOX folder.
⚒ Select all emails (Ctrl + A).
⚒ Right-click and choose Save As or Save Selected Messages > EML Format.
⚒ Save the emails to a folder on your computer.
Step 4: Import EML Files to Outlook
⚒ Open Microsoft Outlook.
⚒ Create a new folder in your Outlook mailbox (right-click on Inbox > New Folder).
⚒ Drag and drop the EML files into this folder.
Step 5: Export Outlook Data to PST
⚒ In Outlook, go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
⚒ Select Export to a file > Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.
⚒ Choose the folder containing the imported emails and click Next.
⚒ Select a location to save the PST file and click Finish.
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