How to Import MBOX to Outlook Windows?

This how-to guide is for you if you are looking for a way to import MBOX to Outlook. Here in this post, we will explore the step-by-step process to import MBOX file into Outlook mailbox. Read the post and learn the detailed process of importing emails from MBOX to Outlook in all versions.

MBOX is a data file that stores mailbox data. On the other hand, Outlook is the email client and unfortunately, it doesn’t support MBOX format.

Now you are wondering – can Outlook import MBOX? Well, it is possible but for that, you must know the right process. Here in this post, we will discuss the manual as well as the automated way to open MBOX file in Outlook application. There are various users who want to import their emails into Outlook, one such query I found on a Microsoft forum. Have a look at it –

If you are facing the same issue, then check out the below sections and choose the methods that best to your needs.

How to Open MBOX File in Outlook Free?

1. In Thunderbird, create a new folder where you can save the emails you want to read in Outlook.
2. Now select the messages you want to import into Outlook and drag them to a new folder.
3. Click on the “Tools” option in the menu bar.
4. Now, choose the “Import MBOX file” option from the drop-down list.
5. Browse the location and select all the MBOX files.
6. After that, Your MBOX file is now imported into Thunderbird.
7. Right-click on selected emails and choose “ImportExport Tools NG>>Export all messages in the folder>>EML format.
8. Now, select a location to save EML files.
9. Thereafter, import these EML files to Outlook (local folder) by drag and drop method.

Done!! This is how you can read MBOX file in Outlook by using Thunderbird & Outlook.

However, if you find this method lengthy and time-consuming, refer to the below method.

How to Import MBOX to Outlook Manually?

For this manual process, one must configure an email account with Thunderbird and Outlook via IMAP settings.

Before proceeding with this method, import MBOX file into Thunderbird.

1. Open Thunderbird on your PC go to the menu bar and click Account Settings.
2. Then, click on Account Actions >> Add Mail account.
3. Now, enter your username, email address, and App password of your email account and press the Continue button.
4. Now, go to the imported MBOX file that you added in Thunderbird.
5. Right-click on it and choose Move To >> Your Email Account >> Email mailbox folders where you want to import MBOX file.
6. Open Outlook go to the menu tab and choose File option.
7. Now, click on Add Account to configure your Email account.
8. Here, enter your email credentials and tap the Connect button.
9. Then, a page from your email service provider will pop up on your screen, enter the details and click Password to continue.

Thereafter, Outlook will verify all the email details and quickly add your specific email account in Outlook.

Now, access all your MBOX files in Outlook that are imported into your email account.

So, we are done with providing the two manual solutions to import MBOX file to Outlook.

Note: Both the manual solutions seem straightforward but require technical specialties to implement these methods.

Let’s get into an automated solution to overcome these limitations.

Steps to Import MBOX to Outlook Client

1. Run the suggested utility on your PC.

2. Click Select File or Folders to add an MBOX file.

3. Select the required MBOX email folders from the preview.

4. Now, choose PST as a saving option from the list.

5. Browse a destination path and press the Convert button.

Finished!! the software will automatically redirect you to the location that you have chosen after the completion of the process.

Run Outlook and navigate to Open & Export >> Import/Export to easily import PST file in Outlook.

This is how you can import MBOX file to Outlook Windows automatically. No data loss will take place during the entire process.

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Conclusion

This article has provided different ways to import MBOX to Outlook Windows. Users can opt for the required method that suits best their needs. No matter which solution you choose, make sure to read their instructions carefully. Moreover, if you have multiple MBOX files then the manual solution will not be useful. Hence, it is recommended to choose an automated software to quickly transfer mailbox into Microsoft Outlook with attachments in bulk.