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The conversion of email data from MBOX to PST is necessary while switching from email clients such as Thunderbird or Apple Mail to MS Outlook. Outlook does not support MBOX format and so it means that the user will have to convert MBOX to PST. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the conversion process easy: Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the conversion process easy:
1. Selecting the Right MBOX to PST Conversion Utility
For the conversion, you will require the assistance of a third-party converter. Popular tools include:
BLR Tools MBOX to PST Converter
SysTools MBOX Converter
Stellar Converter for MBOX
Select one of the above-stated providers and download and install a good tool.
2. Deploy and Introduce the Tool
After downloading, use the installation procedure of the particular converter tool of your choice. After installation, launch the application to start the process of conversion.
3. Add MBOX File
Some of the tools will have an Add File or Browse button somewhere in the tool’s interface. Choose the MBOX file that you wish to convert. Most of them also have the capability of batch conversion so if you need to add several MBOX files, you can do so.
4. Select PST as the Output Option
When uploading the MBOX file, select PST as the output option. This will make sure that your email data is compatible with the outlook of Microsoft.
5. Start the Conversion
To start with the process, you click the Convert or the Start button. The software will import the given MBOX file and export it in the PST format. The time required will depend on the size of your MBOX file, to estimate the time required for the conversion refer to the following;
6. Save the PST File
After the conversion is done, locate a folder on your computer where you want to save the new PST file.
7. Step 3: Open Outlook and Import the PST File
Now that the MBOX file has been converted to PST, you can import it into Microsoft Outlook: Now that the MBOX file has been converted to PST, you can import it into Microsoft Outlook:
Launch Outlook and click on the File tab followed by Open & Export then Import/Export.
Select Import from another program or file and click on Outlook Data File (. pst).
Go to the place where you have stored the PST file and then, import it.
Conclusion
This way, you are able to easily convert your email data from MBOX to PST format, which will enable you import them to Microsoft Outlook without many hitches.
