Does thunderbird import windows live mail

Yes, Thunderbird can import data from Windows Live Mail (WLM). Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

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

1. Download and install Thunderbird from the official Mozilla website 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 complete 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 export the selected folders to a folder on your computer (e.g., a folder named "WLM Export").
5. In Thunderbird, go to File > Import and select Mail.
6. Choose Import from an MBOX file and select the folder you exported from Windows Live Mail (e.g., "WLM Export").
7. Follow the prompts to import the data into Thunderbird.

Tips and considerations

• When importing from Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird may not import all the settings, such as account settings, filters, or customizations. You may need to reconfigure these settings in Thunderbird.
• If you have a large number of emails, the import process may take some time.
• Thunderbird supports importing EML files, which is the file format used by Windows Live Mail. However, if you have a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party tool to convert the WLM data to a more compatible format, such as MBOX.