How to Open .MBOX File Type Extension?

Question

Hi

I got some old files in my system with. MBOX file extension. I have no idea about these files but this system is of my friend and according to him, it has some emails. I want to open. MBOX file type extension so as to read all the emails. Can anyone suggest any method to do so?

Edwin J. Hoffer · Accepted Answer

Hi Sandra, nnFirst of all, let me tell you about MBOX files. It is a mailbox file which stores emails in a concatenated manner as your friend said. It is supported by many email applications like Thunderbird, Mac Mail, Eudora, Entourage, etc. You can use any of these applications to open MBOX file. I would prefer you to use Thunderbird.

Mariya Beckham · Answer

Ok. Can you please tell the method by Thunderbird email application?

David Ross · Answer

It is required to download and install Mozilla Thunderbird and ImportExportTools add-in. After installing and configuring successfully, follow these steps: nn n	 Click on  Tools  >>  ImportExportTools  >>  Import MBOX File . nn	 In  Files MBOX Import , click on  Import directly one or more MBOX files . nn	 Click on  Import subdirectorie s to import MBOX files with its subdirectories. n

Kerry Wilson · Answer

I have tried this method but I am unable to open. MBOX file type extension. I am not getting the reason behind this issue. Can you please tell me the reason and any other method to do so?

Edwin J. Hoffer · Answer

I think this issue can come if you are importing a bulk of MBOX files or these files can be corrupted. nIt is better if you go for an automated solution i. e.  a third-party tool MBOX Viewer tool . The application can help a user in  opening MBOX file  and view all the data items within the file. You can simply open. MBOX file type extension in bulk in a very less time.