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How to Export Thunderbird data in MS Outlook Data file format

Michael Scofield ~ Modified: March 14th, 2016 ~ ~ 1 Minute Reading

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  • March 8, 2016 at 6:45 am #1492 Score: 0
    Michael Scofield
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    I am using Thunderbird email since 3 years. Therefore, my account is holding important things like message, conversation, meetings, tasks and contacts. No doubt, Thunderbird provides many useful features but I am still interested in switching to MS Outlook 2013 because I want to use Business Contact Manager to improve the conversation with my clients. That’s why I need a secure way to migrate from Thunderbird to MS Outlook.

    March 9, 2016 at 8:25 am #1508 Score: 0
    Eddie Thwan
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    Hi Michael,

    By using Gmail account, you can easily export Thunderbird data in MS Outlook with the help of the given steps;

    1.) Firstly you need a Gmail account with IMAP enabled.

    2.) Now configure your Gmail account in Thunderbird.

    3.) For each folder of archived mail you have in your main Thunderbird account, create an identical folder in the Gmail account as that of Thunderbird.

    4.) After that copy all Thunderbird folders in Gmail account. Since, the Gmail account is set up to use IMAP, when you copy those emails they are mirrored to your Gmail account. It even preserves the original send date. Make sure the synchronization is complete before you perform step 5.

    5.) Now configure Gmail account in MS Outlook 2013 and Download all your emails in Outlook from Gmail.

    6.) After that configure main Email account in Outlook 2013 and create your folder.

    7.) Copy all messages from Gmail account folders to your main email account folders.

    I hope it will work for you.
    Thanks & Regards

    March 10, 2016 at 5:50 am #1535 Score: 0
    Barry Alllen
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    Hi,

    You can export your thunderbird contacts to MS Outlook without using any utility. Pease follow below given steps;

    In Mozilla Thunderbird

    1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird email client.
    2. Go to Tools -> Address Book.
    3. In Address Book Window, Go to Tools > Export…
    4. The Export Address Book dialog will open.
    5. Enter your file name and select the location to save the file.
    6. Select the Comma Separated (*.csv) option from ‘Save as type’ dropdown and click Save.
    7. It will export all Contacts to single .csv file.

    In MS Outlook

    Please check this article to learn about how import CSV contacts into MS Outlook.

    After that you will use Thunderbird contacts into MS Outlook. I hope it will be helpful for you.

    Thanks & Regards
    Barry Alllen

    March 11, 2016 at 12:58 pm #1549 Score: 0
    Michael Scofield
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    20 pts

    Hi Eddie & Barry,

    Thanks for your helpful posts. I used IMAP configuration suggested by Eddie. However, this method failed to export all data from Thunderbird to Outlook as well as was lengthy. Therefore, I need a complete solution to move complete data from Thunderbird to Outlook. If anyone knows about it then please tell me.

    March 11, 2016 at 1:09 pm #1553 Score: 0
    Lincoln Burrows
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    16 pts

    Hi, Michael,

    If you are looking for a complete solution then I will recommended SysTools MBOX converter, which I also used last month when I switched from Thunderbird to MS Outlook. I hope it also works for you.

    March 14, 2016 at 6:07 am #1565 Score: 0
    Michael Scofield
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    20 pts

    Thanks Lincoln Burrows, It worked to me to export Thunderbird data into MS Outlook. Thanks once again.

    February 9, 2017 at 10:55 am #4074 Score: 0
    Henry Davidson
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    31 pts

    Hello,

    Guys, I am also facing some what the same issue as mentioned in the above query. Actually, I am trying to import MBOX file to Outlook 2016, but not able to do so. Can any one please suggest a better solution?

    Regards,
    Henry Davidson

    February 9, 2017 at 12:32 pm #4081 Score: 0
    Michael Scofield
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    20 pts

    Hi Henry,

    I have tried the above-mentioned solution for one of my friend who was facing the same issue and the solution solved the problem.
    You can try the above methods in Outlook 2016 also.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Michael Scofield

    February 10, 2017 at 7:22 am #4082 Score: 0
    Henry Davidson
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    31 pts

    Hello,

    Thanks to all for contributing your time and giving the solutions to resolve the issue. I have successfully uploaded MBOX to Outlook 2016.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Henry Davidson

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