MBOX to PST Converter - An Effective Solution

In this post, we will discuss how to migrate emails from MBOX file into Outlook. We will also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the MBOX file, why do we require to migrate MBOX emails into Outlook, and how to migrate emails from MBOX to Outlook PST format.

What is the MBOX File?

MBOX format is the most common file format. It is a unique file that saves email files in text and attachments in an encoded format on the hard drive. MBOX was used by UNIX hosts. But now many common email applications support MBOX formats such as Mozilla Thunderbird, Eudora, Apple Mail, SeaMonkey, Opera Mail, etc. It is a platform-dependent file. All MBOX email applications are desktop-based and save all their email data on the local machine.

What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of the MBOX File

Nowadays, users are searching for the features, easiness that makes life simple. If you compare Microsoft Outlook with any MBOX email application, then you will find that it is very simple to use and gives many advanced functions that fulfil user requirements. A user can use Outlook as a standalone application or with the MS Exchange server and SharePoint. To avail of these advantages, many users are migrating their emails to Microsoft Outlook.

But, MS Outlook does not support MBOX file format. To access MBOX emails in Outlook, users require to migrate MBOX file into Outlook supported PST file format.

To migrate MBOX file into Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013 or any below edition for free, you can follow the manual methods. But these methods are very lengthy and difficult. If you are not a tech expert, then select the third-party MBOX to PST Converter. It will save your time, effort and most important it will migrate MBOX files to Outlook without any error or data loss.

Migrate Apple Mail MBOX into Outlook - Manual Way

By using this method, you can simply migrate Apple Mail MBOX file to Outlook. This method needs Mac Mail, Eudora, and Outlook Express on your machine.

Step 1. Move mailbox data into MBOX by using Apple Mail

1. Start Apple Mail application.
2. Go to the File >> choose Import Mailboxes.
3. Choose File in MBOX format from the Import dialog box and hit on the Continue.
4. Set path and choose it for importing.

Step 2. Exporting Apple Mail MBOX to Eudora

1. Ensure that the MBOX file is with the MBX file extension. If not, rename it.
2. Move the file to C:\Documents and Settings\Application Data\Qualcomm\Eudora
3. Start Eudora and open the MBOX file by double-clicking on it.
4. Close Eudora.

Step 3. Transfer Eudora to Outlook Express

1. Start Outlook Express Application.
2. Go to the File >> Import >> Messages.
3. Choose Eudora from the list and press the Next button.
4. Browse the Eudora location where you saved the file.
5. Hit on the Ok >> Next >> Finish.

Step 4. Export Outlook Express to MS Outlook

1. Open MS Outlook.
2. Go to the File >> choose Open & Export
3. Choose Import and Export option.
4. Select the option of Import Internet Mail and Addresses.
5. Hit on the Next and choose the Outlook Express option.
6. Ensure that Import Mail option is checked.
7. Hit on the Next >> Finish.

Migrate Thunderbird MBOX to Outlook using IMAP - Manual Way

In this technique, we will configure or setup the Gmail account with Thunderbird. To follow this method, you need to have a Gmail account. If you do not have the Gmail account, then create the new one.

Step 1. Enable the IMAP option

1. Login to the Gmail account.
2. Go to the Setting icon and choose Setting from the list.
3. Choose Forwarding and POP/IMAP option.
4. Check IMAP, is on or not, if not then enabled it.

Step 2. Configure Thunderbird

1. Download and Install Thunderbird.
2. Enter Name, Email Password, and choose Remember password to open Thunderbird account.
3. Click on the Continue button to implement migrate MBOX to PST Process.
4. Choose the IMAP (remote folders) checkbox and select the Manual configuration process.
5. Provide all information.
   1. Incoming: imap.gmail.com/Port: Either 993 (SSL) or 143 (very infrequently 585)
   2. Outgoing: smtp.gmail.com/Port: Either 25 or 465 (SSL) (very infrequently 2525)
6. Hit on the Re-test button.
7. If you information is proper and correct, then the task will complete.
8. Select the option “Create Account”.
9. Verify your Gmail account from Thunderbird.
10. Now, Drag & Drop MBOX mailboxes into Gmail inbox to migrate MBOX into Outlook.

Step 3. Migrate MBOX to Outlook through Gmail

1. Open MS Outlook.
2. Go to the File menu and choose Add Account.
3. From the Add New Account window; choose manually configure server settings or additional server types and press the Next.
4. Choose Internet Email and hit on the Next.
5. Select the IMAP option from the account type
6. For the incoming server, enter imap.gmail.com
7. For the outgoing server, enter smtp.gmail.com
8. Go to the More Settings.
9. From the outgoing server tab, choose My Outgoing Server (SMTP), needs authentication.
10.  Now, choose Use Same Settings as My Incoming Server
11.  Choose Advanced tab.

12. Click OK to close the dialog box.

13. Select the Test account setting option.

14. Now, you will receive a message your account setting is correct.

15. Hit on the Next button.

These manual techniques are very helpful and simply import MBOX files into Outlook. But these methods are long and require and need technical expertise.

If you are wondering for the proficient tool or an effective solution to migrate emails from MBOX file into Outlook PST format, then choose CubexSoft MBOX Converter. It will save your time and efforts. This tool quickly acts on the MBOX files and export MBOX emails to PST format without any problem. With this advanced utility, you can also migrate MBOX to Outlook PST format directly. But this option exists in business and enterprise license.

Conclusion

Here in this blog, we discussed two types of manual methods and also an automated solution to resolve “how to migrate emails from MBOX file into Outlook”. You can try all the methods which we have mentioned above and then decide which suits your requirement. A free demo version of the MBOX Converter is also available that permits you to migrate 20 emails from each MBOX file to PST format without cost.