There are many types of misconceptions among the users regarding the mbox file because a simple text message cannot be opened in Outlook which is required by the users. In this case, users resort to conversion which makes it easy to open MBOX files in Outlook. But here too, they are stuck whether to use a manual process or a third-party solution.

This post explains the power, simplicity, and complete interpretation of the output of both these processes, allowing users to export data from MBOX to Outlook as per their requirements.

Why importing data from MBOX to Outlook becomes necessary?

There can be many answers to this one question because the conversion process illuminates different requirements for each user. Some of which we are going to tell here which are among the common reasons:

• Microsoft Outlook is the only application and email client that can be used in Windows, Mac OS as well as Windows and Android phones.
• It comes with the most features and attractive interfaces that people do not face much problem in using.
• Outlook provides data protection with an Exchange Server that prevents administrators from data synchronization to mishandling of data.

How to migrate MBOX to Outlook manually?

To convert data from MBOX to Outlook , users must first install the Eudora email client. Once Eudora is installed and configured, you can follow the steps below.

• Copy and paste your MBOX data, go to the local mailbox location in Eudora and paste it, then the file extension of the mailbox - There is nothing to worry about as MBOX, MBS, and MBX are all family formats and have the same data structure. (Note - Keep in mind that data has to be copied and not cut)
• Run Outlook and go to the File tab >> click on Import and Export Options. Select "Import Internet Mail and Address" and press the Next button.
• Choose "Eudora (Pro and Light) 2x, 3x and 4x" and then click on the Next button.
• Click the Browse button and choose .mbox (the one you changed) data from the Eudora mailbox location. You can also see the "Do not import duplicate" item and press the Next button.
• Save the destination where you want to store the MBOX file in the Outlook folder, and then press the Finish button.

Now you have to wait until the process window is run, after that, you can check the folder in Outlook.

Limitation of Manual conversion

There are some limitations in the manual method that we should know before starting the conversion.

• The user can convert only one MBOX file at a time. So if you have more than one file, you will have to repeat the process more than once.
• Process completion may also take longer according to the file, so try to convert the file into smaller parts.
• The result may be data loss, loss of images, loss of attachments, which the user has to accept.
• The new version of MS Outlook does not follow the above method. To perform this process, users have to come to Outlook 2010 or below.

Convert MBOX to Outlook PST using a Third-party tool

There are many online MBOX converters for converting data from MBOX to Outlook, but the most successful solution is MailsDaddy MBOX to PST converter which easily converts MBOX to Outlook, Office 365, EML, MSG, Live Exchange, etc.

Both the installation and running of the software are simple, for this the user does not have to face any kind of problem. This Windows-based solution is capable of providing compatible PST files for Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and other earlier versions. Know more: mailsdaddy.com/mbox-to-pst-converter

Smart Features: Email preview, Batch Migration, Email filter conversion, Date filter, Multiple export format, Save single email/attachment, etc.

Closing Word

The post is helpful to export MBOX data to Outlook 2019, 2016 & other earlier versions using manual and third-party tools. Users can also try the free demo version of this MBOX converter tool and convert 20 emails from each mailbox.