How to import mail from outlook to thunderbird

Importing emails from Outlook to Thunderbird is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Thunderbird Import Tool

  1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
  2. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) from the list of available import options.
  3. Click Next and select the Outlook PST file you want to import.
  4. Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  5. Click Finish to start the import process.

Method 2: Using the Outlook PST File Converter

  1. Download and install a third-party Outlook PST file converter, such as PST Viewer or PST Converter.
  2. Launch the converter and select the Outlook PST file you want to import.
  3. Choose the format you want to convert the PST file to (e.g., MBOX, EML, or CSV).
  4. Select the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  5. Click Convert to start the conversion process.
  6. Once the conversion is complete, open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
  7. Select MBOX or EML (depending on the converter you used) from the list of available import options.
  8. Choose the converted file and select the folders you want to import.
  9. Click Finish to start the import process.

Method 3: Using the Outlook Thunderbird Add-on

  1. Install the Outlook Thunderbird Add-on from the Mozilla Add-ons website.
  2. Launch Thunderbird and go to Tools > Add-ons.
  3. Click Install to install the add-on.
  4. Restart Thunderbird.
  5. Go to Tools > Outlook and select the Outlook PST file you want to import.
  6. Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.).
  7. Click Import to start the import process.

Regardless of the method you choose, you may need to configure some settings in Thunderbird to ensure that the imported emails are properly formatted and displayed.