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Import .pst files in Thunderbird

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it126
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Hi Team,

I have been using outlook for my mail. now i have switched to thunderbird. now i need all my mail item backup to be exported from outlook and imported to thunderbird.

I have already backed up outlook backup in .pst file format. now how can i need feed it into thunder bird?

please provide assistance.

Hi Team, I have been using outlook for my mail. now i have switched to thunderbird. now i need all my mail item backup to be exported from outlook and imported to thunderbird. I have already backed up outlook backup in .pst file format. now how can i need feed it into thunder bird? please provide assistance.

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Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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You may find this link helpful. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1247226 Basically: use an intermediary like MailStore Home to import from Outlook, then export to a format that is compatible with TB, such as mbox or eml, and then import to the TB Local Folders with the ImportExportTools NG add-on.

Options: Run Outlook and export as .eml files which can be imported into Thunderbird

pst files are a specific MS brand use, so you would need to use a PST to MBOX converter. then import mbox file. Note: if mbox file has .mbox as extension eg: 'Inbox.mbox' Rename by removing .mbox extension so file is just called 'Inbox' because Thunderbird does not require the actual extension.

ImportExportTools NG is a useful addon tool for importing mbox files. https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/importexporttools-ng/

Note: when importing, import to the 'Local Folders' mail account. Right click on 'Local Folders' > ImportExportTools NG > Import mbox file

sfhowes
sfhowes
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If you have Outlook and TB installed on the same computer, try using the built-in Tools/Import function to transfer the Mail (not 'Import Everything').

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1324020