Outlook is the widely popular account used for personal and professional purposes. While Outlook supports many file formats like EML, PST, OST, etc., there is a question that arises “Can Outlook read MBOX files”? In today’s blog we aim to answer this question. So, stay tuned.
Microsoft Outlook basically stores all its data in PST (Personal Storage Table) format. And when you drop and drop his emails, they are saved in EML file format. MBOX is the widely popular file type in email applications like Mozilla Thunderbird, Mac Mail, etc. There has been a question recently about whether Outlook can read an MBOX file and if yes, what is the correct procedure.
Can Outlook Read MBOX Files?
Well, definitely yes. Outlook can read MBOX files/emails. However, you should keep in mind that there is no direct way to do this due to the compatibility issue. Outlook does not support MBOX file. Hence, in order to read MBOX files in Outlook, we need to convert them to Outlook compatible file format like PST or EML. We have described all the procedures to convert MBOX file to Outlook compatible format. Please read.
Steps to Open MBOX File in Microsoft Outlook
Step1. Configure Thunderbird on your Computer
To convert MBOX files to Outlook compatible file format, we need a Thunderbird account. Thunderbird supports MBOX file and has many add-ons with which you can convert MBOX file.
- Download install and launch the Thunderbird on your Machine.
- Import MBOX files into the Thunderbird email application.
- Install ImportExport Add one into the Thunderbird
- Select MBOX files that you want to read in Outlook
- Export MBOX file as EML format
Step2. Import Files into Outlook Account
- After that you need to select the EML files.
- Drag and drop them into Outlook account.
So, this is the manual way through which you can enable Outlook to read to MBOX file. But this method is difficult and requires you to install a Thunderbird account. If you want a solution that doesn’t depend on any email application, find for it below.
An Easy Way to Read MBOX File in Outlook
MBOX Converter Tool is the easiest way that allows you to read MBOX files in Outlook. It can convert multiple MBOX files to EML or PST in one process. It is completely standalone and does not need to install Thunderbird or any other MBOX compatible account. It is easy to use and support MBOX file from Thunderbird and any other account.
You can convert MBOX files to PST format and then you can import them into Outlook at once. You can also create single PST file for all your MBOX files, so you can open them in Outlook at once.
Steps to Convert MBOX File to Outlook Data File
- Download, install and launch the MBOX converter software
- Select and import MBOX files into the software panel.
- Click the Export button and select PST saving option.
- Click browse button and select destination to keep PST file.
- Finally, click the Save button to convert MBOX file to Outlook compatible file
The tool will only take few moments to convert your files. Once they are saved in the PST format you can manually import them into any version of Microsoft Outlook such as 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, etc.
In Conclusion
Can Outlook read MBOX files? We helped you get the answer to this question. Although MBOX and Outlook are not compatible with each other, there is a way through which you can open an MBOX file in Outlook. Read the article to find the solution.
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