How to Import MBOX to Thunderbird 115?

Hello readers, today I will be showing you how you can import MBOX to Thunderbird 115 and older versions. We are going to try some manual solution to open MBOX file in Thunderbird as well as with professional tool.

In the sections below, we had shown multiple methods for importing MBOX file into Thunderbird directly. Whether you have emails from Apple Mail, Google Takeout, or another MBOX-supported client, this guide will help you restore them to Thunderbird in just a few steps.

So, let’s start understanding each method in more detail.

How to Open MBOX File in Thunderbird 115?

First of all, make sure that you have installed the Thunderbird application on your system. Then, you can follow these steps and make your Thunderbird import mbox file.

Follow the below step-by-step guide to manually open MBOX in Thunderbird.

1. Launch the Thunderbird application on your system and navigate to the 3-line menu icon.

2. Now, click on that and choose “Add-ons and Themes” and proceed further.

3. After that, enter “Importexporttools” in the search bar and press the enter button.

4. Now, in the new tab, click on the “+Add to Thunderbird” option.

5. Thereafter, tap on the “Add” button to insert it into your Thunderbird application.

6. Now restart the Thunderbird client and then, go to Tools > ImportExportTools > Import mbox file.

7. Browse and select the MBOX file to add to Mozilla Thunderbird.

Done!! This is how to use Thunderbird to open MBOX file in its interface.

Note: If import MBOX File is disabled in Thunderbird, you can’t be able to use this method. So, users need to be careful while performing these steps.

How to Import MBOX File into Thunderbird Manually?

If you are using the Thunderbird 115 on your system, then there is an import option in your profile. It allows you to import your .mbox file into Thunderbird.  Let’s check ou the process.

1. Run the Thunderbird application and go to the dashboard.
2. Here, choose the Import option in Import from another program.
3. Next, select Import from a file and click Continue.
4. After that, choose Import Backup profile and tap continue.
5. Next, click on choose a ZIP file >> continue.
6. Browse a zip file consisting of MBOX files and click open.
7. Now, choose the items to import and click Continue.
8. Lastly, recheck the data and click Start Import.

Now, Thunderbird will import the ZIP (.mbox) file.

Situation you can face – Sometimes in certain conditions Thunderbird Import/ExportTools NG doesn’t work, thus not allowing to import MBOX file. This situation can only be faced if you are using an old version of the Thunderbird. Although Thunderbird 115 has an in-built import feature, it is a time-consuming process. For a hassle-free import, try out the automated tool mentioned below.

How to Transfer MBOX to Thunderbird Automatically?

Let’s go for an automated solution download and install Advik MBOX Converter in your PC. This software can transfer emails from MBOX to Thunderbird directly. With this utility you can import MBOX to Thunderbird 115, 91, or previous version. During the email transfer process it will maintain the folder hierarchy as well.

Click below to download and try it for free.

Steps to Import MBOX to Thunderbird 115

Step 1. Run the software and add MBOX files & folders.

Step 2. Choose mailbox folders and then click the Next button.

Step 3. Now Select Thunderbird as a saving option.

Step 4. Click on the Convert button to start the process.

Done! The software will start copying or migrating emails from MBOX file to Mozilla Thunderbird.

Once the importing process is complete then open Thunderbird and check the imported MBOX file.

Watch How to Open MBOX File in Thunderbird

Final Words

Thus, how to convert MBOX file into Thunderbird blogs comes to an end. You can now understand how easy it was to upload MBOX file in Thunderbird using the manual and professional solution. After going through the above manual vs. automated solutions comparison table, you can understand which is better to choose. The manual method is easy but some drawbacks are unavoidable. To overcome these limitations, we have offered an instant approach that will directly import MBOX to Thunderbird 115/102/91/78 and more previous versions easily.