Apple mail to thunderbird import

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Importing Apple Mail data to Thunderbird is a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the built-in Apple Mail export feature

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Select all the mailboxes you want to export by holding down the Command key (⌘) and clicking on each mailbox.
  3. Go to File > Export > Export Mailbox.
  4. Choose the format as "EML" and select a location to save the files.
  5. Click Export to export the mailboxes.

Method 2: Using a third-party tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you import Apple Mail data to Thunderbird. Here are a few options:

  1. MailConverter (free): This tool can convert Apple Mail data to Thunderbird, including emails, contacts, and calendars.
  2. EML to MBOX Converter (free): This tool can convert EML files (exported from Apple Mail) to MBOX format, which can be imported into Thunderbird.
  3. Apple Mail to Thunderbird Converter (paid): This tool can convert Apple Mail data to Thunderbird, including emails, contacts, and calendars.

Importing the data into Thunderbird

Once you have exported the Apple Mail data or converted it using a third-party tool, you can import it into Thunderbird:

  1. Open Thunderbird on your computer.
  2. Go to File > Import.
  3. Select the format as "MBOX" (if you exported the data as EML files, you'll need to convert them to MBOX first).
  4. Choose the location where you saved the exported files.
  5. Click Open to start the import process.

Thunderbird will import the emails, contacts, and calendars from Apple Mail into your new Thunderbird account.

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