How to export thunderbird email to outlook

Exporting Thunderbird emails to Outlook can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here are the steps:

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

  1. Open Thunderbird and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Select "Export" and then "Export Mail..."
  3. Choose the format you want to export to (e.g., EML, MBOX, or CSV).
  4. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  5. Choose a location to save the exported files.
  6. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 2: Using a third-party add-on

  1. Install the "Export Thunderbird Mail" add-on from the Mozilla Add-ons website.
  2. Restart Thunderbird.
  3. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Export Mail..."
  4. Choose the format you want to export to (e.g., EML, MBOX, or CSV).
  5. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  6. Choose a location to save the exported files.
  7. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 3: Using a third-party software

  1. Download and install a third-party software like "Thunderbird to Outlook Converter" or "Email Converter".
  2. Launch the software and select Thunderbird as the source email client.
  3. Choose the format you want to export to (e.g., PST, EML, or CSV).
  4. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  5. Choose a location to save the exported files.
  6. Click "Convert" to start the export process.

Importing the exported emails into Outlook

Once you've exported your Thunderbird emails, you can import them into Outlook using the following methods:

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

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Select "Open & Export" and then "Import/Export".
  3. Choose the format you exported your emails in (e.g., EML, MBOX, or CSV).
  4. Select the files you want to import.
  5. Choose a location to import the files to (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  6. Click "Import" to start the import process.

Method 2: Using the "Import and Export" wizard in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Select "Open & Export" and then "Import and Export".
  3. Choose "Import from another program or file" and then "EML" or "MBOX" as the file type.
  4. Select the files you want to import.
  5. Choose a location to import the files to (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to start the import process.

Note: The import process may take some time, depending on the number of emails you're importing.