Convert MBOX files to PST with MBOX to PST Converter

Why need to convert MBOX to PST file?

MBOX is a well-known and unique file format. It saves all email in text and attachment in encoded format. Many major email clients like Thunderbird, Eudora, Apple Mail, Opera Mail, Netscape Mail, etc. use this file to save data. All MBOX email clients are desktop-based, which means they store all files on the local machine. But many MBOX email clients failed to fulfill user needs and doesn’t work as per user requirements. Some of the email clients like Opera Mail, Netscape Mail, etc. discontinued their services. As a result, many users are migrating their data into Outlook.

Why Outlook?

MS Outlook is one of the trusted email clients. It offers many top-notch features that help users to perform tasks. Outlook almost captures every scenario and fulfills user requirements. For many organizations, it is a perfect program. Many big companies use Outlook as their primary email application. Users can use it as a standalone application or with Exchange and SharePoint servers. It gives the organization full command over email, and it also provides high security. Not only companies but many individuals also prefer Outlook for its features and services. Overall it is one of the best email clients for personal and professional users.

Why MBOX to Outlook?

Outlook does not support MBOX files. So, whenever any MBOX email client user migrates data into Outlook, then they need to perform MBOX to PST conversion. To perform this conversion, users can either use manual methods or third-party MBOX to PST converter.

Convert MBOX to PST with MBOX Converter

To perform this conversion, download and install the MBOX Converter tool on your local machine.

Open software
Click on the Browse option to add MBOX files. After that, click on the Next button.
Select any item to see the preview. (Optional)
If you are looking for some specific mails, then you can choose the Search Mail option. You can use advanced filters like To, From, Subject, Date Range, Has attachments, etc. to find important emails.
To perform the complete conversion, click on Export Option.
Select PST file from Export Option.
Set destination path.
Click on the Export button.
Once the process gets completed, click on the Finish button.

By using the demo version of this tool, you can perform the free MBOX to PST conversion. But, you can only export the first 20 items from each folder.

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Software Requirements

Application Name

MBOX to PST Converter

Minimum Space

30 MB

RAM

Minimum 2 GB

Processor

Minimum 2.4 GHz Processor

Operating System

Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and All Older Editions (32 & 64 bit)

Outlook Editions

MS Outlook 2019, 2016, and all previous editions (32 & 64 bit)

Frequently Asked Questions

Outlook does not support the MBOX file. To open the MBOX file in Outlook, you need to perform the MBOX to PST conversion. After that, you can open resultant PST in Outlook and can access all of your data.

Yes. With the help of this MBOX Converter tool, you can easily import MBOX into Outlook.

Yes, this tool not only supports Thunderbird to Outlook, but you can also convert Opera Mail, Eudora, Apple Mail, Entourage, and Netscape Mail to Outlook.

Yes, you can convert selected mails into PST, MSG, EML, HTML, MHTML, and RTF format.

You can use manual methods to convert MBOX to PST, and also you can try other things like configuring email clients with Outlook. Both techniques are helpful. But these things require some technical expertise. You can also try the free demo version of this best MBOX to PST converter software. By using this, you can export the first 20 items per folder.

Yes, by using this software, you cannot only migrate MBOX to live exchange server, but you can also perform MBOX to Office 365 migration. But these options are only available in business and enterprise versions.

No, you don’t need Outlook to perform this conversion.

Yes. The tool is powerful, and it supports large MBOX files. The software is trusted and provides you a secure conversion.

Software Working Guide

Convert MBOX to PST

Open the MBOX to PST Converter tool.
Click on the Browse option from the menu.
- Select Add MBOX Files (Browse Folder): If you have the MBOX files and you know the location of the files, then choose Select Add MBOX Files option.
- Select Mozilla Thunderbird/PostBox: If you want to convert Thunderbird to PST, then choose this option. This option also provides you Auto Load functionality that finds your Thunderbird mail folders automatically. You can also use the Browse button to add Thunderbird files manually.
- Select Apple Mail: If you have Apple Mail MBOX files, then select this option.
After selecting the option, click on the Browse button to add the file and click on the Next button.
After the process, the software will arrange all emails and create a complete preview mode. You can select any item to see the message or details.
Click on the Export option and select the folders which you want to export. Select PST as an Export option, and if you want to create a single PST, then choose to Create Single PST for All MBOX files. Set the destination path where you want to save the resultant PST file, and finally, click on the Export button to start the conversion process.
Wait until the process gets completed. Once it’s done, click on the OK button.

Export Selected Emails

Follow steps 1 to 3.
Click on the checkbox to select emails. After the selections, click on the Export Selected option. Select the PST as an Export option, provide the destination path, and finally, click on the Export button.

Save Individual Email

Follow steps 1 to 3.
Select an individual email and right-click over it. Select MSG, EML, HTML, RTF, MHTML format from the list.

Search Specific Mail

Follow steps 1 to 3.
Now, Click on the Search Mail(s). After that, you can search your emails based on To, From, Subject, Body, Date Range, Read, Unread, and Has Attachment.

Migrate MBOX to Office 365

Note: This feature is available in business or enterprise license.

Open the MBOX Converter tool.
Click on the Browse option and select the MBOX file. After that, click on Next to proceed.
After the process, you will see a list of emails. You can select any item to see the details.
Click on the Export option and select folders that you want to migrate. Select Office 365 as an Export Option, provide the location to save the log file and click on the Next button.
From the Export to Office 365 window, select options as per your requirement, create a new folder and click on Next.
Log in to your Office 365 account to start MBOX to Office 365 migration process.
After the process, click on the OK button.

Migrate MBOX to Exchange Server On-Premise

Note: To migrate MBOX mailbox to Live Exchange, you need a business or enterprise license.

Open the MBOX to PST Converter tool.
Click on the Browse option from the top and select the MBOX file which you want to import. After the file selection, click on the Next button.
Once the uploading process gets completed, it will generate a complete preview mode. After that, you can select any item to see details. (Optional)
Click on the Export button and select the folder which you want to import. Select Live Exchange Server from the Export option, set a location for the log file, and click on the Next button.
From Export to Exchange server screen, select options as per your requirement and click on Next.
Provide server name, login id, and password to sign in Exchange.
Once the process gets completed, click on the OK button.

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