Can i import from windows live mail to thunderbird

Yes, you can import emails from Windows Live Mail to Thunderbird. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the built-in import feature in Thunderbird

  1. Download and install Thunderbird if you haven't already.
  2. Launch Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
  3. Select Mail from the import options and click Next.
  4. Choose Windows Live Mail as the import source and click Next.
  5. Follow the prompts to select the Windows Live Mail profile you want to import and choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  6. Click Finish to start the import process.

Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Export feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
  2. Select Export to a file and choose EML as the file format.
  3. Choose the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  4. Click Export to save the emails as EML files.
  5. In Thunderbird, go to File > Import and select Import EML files.
  6. Choose the folder where you saved the EML files and click Open.
  7. Thunderbird will import the emails from the EML files.

Method 3: Using a third-party converter

There are also third-party tools available that can convert Windows Live Mail data to Thunderbird. Some popular options include:

These tools can convert your Windows Live Mail data to a format that Thunderbird can read, making it easier to import your emails.

Remember to always back up your email data before attempting to import it into Thunderbird, as there's a risk of data loss or corruption during the import process.