Re: How to Convert PST file to MBOX?

Posted by Akshay_M on Apr 03, 2023; 11:20am
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In this manual method of converting PST files to MBOX, you will first check that Microsoft Outlook is the default email client on your computer. Once you have checked, go along with the below-described steps to convert the PST to MBOX:

Start Outlook Application and check whether the data you want to convert is present. Or, if it is not, then import the PST file in Outlook.
Now, run Mozilla Thunderbird Application, Click Tools, and select the Import option.
In the Import wizard, choose Mail and click Next.
Select Outlook from the list and click the Next button.
Here, you will find an Outlook Import folder containing all the Outlook PST emails under Local Folders.
Now, close the Import window.
These are steps to export Outlook PST emails to Thunderbird. Now, we will go to the procedure of moving Thunderbird mailbox data into MBOX file format.

Open Thunderbird and download & install the ImportExportTools NG add-on.
Go to Tools>>ImportExportTools>>Export all the folders.
Select the location to save the file and click Select Folder.
 Finally, all your PST mailbox items are converted into MBOX files.
Some limitations of the Manual Method
This approach works out only on the limited Outlook versions.
A Person with a non-technical background will not be able to execute it due to its technicality.
It is very time-consuming, and each step must be followed efficiently to convert the PST to MBOX.
If you miss out on even a single step, your entire data is at risk of loss.