Can thunderbird open windows mail files

Thunderbird is a popular email client, and it can indeed open Windows Mail files, but with some limitations.

Windows Mail files are typically in the.eml format, which is a plain text file that contains the email message. Thunderbird can open and read.eml files, but it may not be able to import them directly into its own database.

Here are a few ways you can open Windows Mail files in Thunderbird:

1. Drag and drop: You can simply drag and drop the.eml file from Windows Explorer into Thunderbird's main window. This will open the email message in Thunderbird.
2. File > Open: You can also open the.eml file by going to File > Open and selecting the file from your computer.
3. Thunderbird's Import feature: Thunderbird has an Import feature that allows you to import emails from other email clients, including Windows Mail. However, this feature is primarily designed for importing emails from other email clients that use a specific format, such as MBOX or EML. To use this feature, go to File > Import > Mail, select "EML" as the file type, and then select the.eml file you want to import.

Keep in mind that Thunderbird may not be able to import all the metadata associated with the email, such as the sender's email address or the date and time the email was sent. Additionally, if the.eml file contains attachments, they may not be imported into Thunderbird.

Overall, while Thunderbird can open Windows Mail files, it may not be able to import them directly into its own database. However, you can still use the methods above to open and read the emails in Thunderbird.