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How to import MBOX to Microsoft Outlook?

Are you looking for a method to import MBOX to Microsoft Outlook? Read this blog you will come to know the Manual and Professional Methods to import MBOX files to the Outlook email client.

MBOX is a file format used by email clients Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Eudora, etc.  Due to a variety of reasons we need to convert a MBOX file to PST, a MS Outlook file format.

Why  import MBOX to Microsoft Outlook?

  • MS Outlook interface is easier to use than the MBOX email clients.
  • MS Outlook has more security features than MBOX email clients.
  • Email clients that use MBOX files are not advanced so many organisations prefer to use MS Outlook.
  • The cost efficiency of MS Outlook is better than MBOX email clients.

Also Read: How to Import MBOX to Gmail without Thunderbird?

Method to import MBOX to Outlook

  1. Manual Method
  2. Professional Method

Manual Method

There are two manual methods you can use to convert MBOX to PST

  1. Export the MBOX file as an EML file and  import MBOX to Microsoft Outlook: You have to export the MBOX file as an EML file and Import the EML file into Outlook. This is a time-consuming process.
  2. Connect Email address from MBOX client to Outlook:
    First you have an email account in the MBOX client. You need to connect an Email account from MBOX client to Outlook. Then, you can export email from MBOX to PST.

Professional Method

You can use eSoftTools MBOX to PST converter software for converting MBOX files into PST format. This is a powerful and reliable solution to convert MBOX files to PST files. In batch conversion, you can convert multiple MBOX files into PST files in a few seconds. By following a few steps, you can convert MBOX to PST files in the eSoftTools MBOX to PST converter software.

  • Download and install the MBOX converter software on your computer.
  • Launch the software to open the conversion wizard.
  • Click on the Add File/Folder button on the top menu.
Click Add MBOX files/folders button
  • Next, choose any one option to select the MBOX file by clicking the radio button.
  • Select the MBOX file and Load all the inner items in the software.
Preview MBOX files & folders
  • Select the required emails you need to convert into other formats like PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, and HTML.
  • To export MBOX to PST, you have two options
    • Single PST (For all mailboxes)- This option is to make a single PST for multiple MBOX files/folders.
    • Separate PST(For each mailbox)– This option creates a separate PST for each MBOX mailbox.
import MBOX to Outlook
  • Now click on the ‘Browse’ button to keep your PST on the local computer.
  • Click on the ‘Convert’ button to convert MBOX to PST.

Conclusion

Both Manual and Professional Methods are given in this blog. If you are looking for a free method then a manual method is mentioned. If you are looking for a reliable method then use eSoftTools MBOX to PST converter software.


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