How to convert thunderbird mail to outlook pst

Converting Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST (Personal Folders File) can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here are a few methods to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Using Thunderbird's built-in export feature

  1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Export.
  2. Select Export Mail and choose the format as EML (Email Message Format).
  3. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
  4. Click Export and save the file as a .eml file.
  5. Repeat the process for each folder you want to export.
  6. Once you have all the .eml files, you can import them into Outlook using the following steps:
    • Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
    • Select Import from another program or file and choose EML as the file type.
    • Browse to the location where you saved the .eml files and select them.
    • Click Next and then Finish to import the emails.

Method 2: Using a third-party conversion tool

There are several third-party tools available that can convert Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST. Here are a few options:

  1. MailsDaddy Thunderbird to Outlook Converter: This tool can convert Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST, including attachments and formatting.
  2. Softaken Thunderbird to Outlook Converter: This tool can convert Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST, including contacts and calendar items.
  3. PCVARE Thunderbird to Outlook Converter: This tool can convert Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST, including attachments and formatting.

To use one of these tools, follow these general steps:

  1. Download and install the conversion tool.
  2. Launch the tool and select the Thunderbird profile you want to convert.
  3. Choose the format as Outlook PST.
  4. Select the folders you want to convert (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
  5. Click Convert to start the conversion process.
  6. Once the conversion is complete, you can import the resulting PST file into Outlook.

Method 3: Using a script or batch file

If you're comfortable with scripting or batch files, you can use a script to convert Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST. Here's an example using Python and the eml2pst library:

  1. Install the eml2pst library using pip: pip install eml2pst
  2. Create a Python script with the following code:
    
import eml2pst

Set the Thunderbird profile path

thunderbird_profile = '/path/to/thunderbird/profile'

Set the Outlook PST file path

outlook_pst = '/path/to/outlook/pst/file.pst'

Convert the Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST

eml2pst.convert(thunderbird_profile, outlook_pst)


3. Run the script using Python: `python script.py`
4. The script will convert the Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST and save it to the specified file path.

Remember to replace the `/path/to/thunderbird/profile` and `/path/to/outlook/pst/file.pst` placeholders with the actual paths on your system.

I hope these methods help you convert your Thunderbird mail to Outlook PST!