DIY methods to migrate Thunderbird to Outlook

Are you looking for a solution to migrate data from Thunderbird to Outlook? If yes, then you have come to the right place.

Here you are going to know about two methods of importing data from Thunderbird to Outlook and as you may know that the first method is manual while in the second one we will use a third-party solution.

How to manually move data from Thunderbird to Outlook?

Everyone knows that the manual method is used in a very small number because it has the possibility of error, which is rarely taken up by people. There is nothing to panic about here; if you want to use the manual method then you can definitely do it. But for ease use small mailboxes, if it is in large numbers then do it in small portions.

Manual step of Thunderbird to Outlook migration

Phase 1:

  • Run Mozilla Thunderbird and install import-export tool add-on.
  • Go to the mailbox which you want to import >> Right-click on it then Import-Export Tool >> Export all messages in the folder >> Select EML file format.
  • Now to save all messages, create a new folder and save it in the local system.

Phase 2:

  • Install and configure Windows Live Mail and run it.
  • Drag all messages or emails (EML files) into Windows Live Mail's new folder.

Phase 3:

  • Run MS Outlook and then move to Windows Live Mail interface.
  • Click on File tab >> Export emails >> Email Messages
  • Select Microsoft Exchange in the newly open window then press the Next button.
  • You will see a confirmation message, click on the OK button to proceed further.
  • If you have more than one profile in MS Outlook then you will see a pop window to select the relevant profile otherwise the email conversion will start.

Wait till its completion, then open the Outlook and check the mailbox.

How to migrate Thunderbird to Outlook direct?

Mozilla Thunderbird stores data in MBOX (hidden form) and Maildir file format so it is best that we use multi-tool. Adopt MailsDaddy Thunderbird to Outlook converter tool to migrate Thunderbird emails to Outlook with corresponding attachments.

This single solution is enough to convert MBOX and Maildir from Thunderbird mailbox to Outlook. The software has several features by which users can easily export single, filter, and multiple mailboxes from Thunderbird to Outlook PST format. The software comes with the trial edition so users can also try it first and convert 20 emails per mailbox.

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Steps to migrate Thunderbird to Outlook

  • Download Thunderbird Converter and install it on any Windows OS.
  • Launch the application and click the auto-load button to add mailboxes automatically or press the browse button to add mailboxes manually.
  • Click the Export button to initiate batch migration from Thunderbird to PST.
  • Select the PST file then choose a conversion option: single or separate PST for all TB profiles.
  • Save the destination and finally press the Export button to start the migration.

Closing Word

Here I have described the step-by-step process to export Thunderbird email to Outlook Now the user can choose any process as per convenience and can convert from Thunderbird data to Outlook. However third-party tools offer more conversion options such as PST, EML, MSG, HTML, MHTML, and RTF formats and yes it is also 100% secure compared to the manual process.