If you came across this post looking for a manual method of MBOX to PST conversion then stay tuned to this post, maybe after reading this post you can make the right decision.
Here we have shared the manual procedure to export MBOX data to Outlook PST format with an attachment. Also, what is the reason for its failure has also been discussed.
Why do manual conversion from MBOX to PST?
A new user who is facing this problem comes across this on Google – “How to convert MBOX to PST for free?” Or – “Free Tool to Convert MBOX to PST” -something like this
The result of all these searches brings the user to the manual method which he reads and starts the process. However, due to a lack of knowledge, it is not possible to carry out the proper result.
So, before doing any manual method, read it properly because there are many notes in them.
How to manually convert MBOX to PST for Outlook 2007 & newer versions?
Here I have shared the manual process of exporting MBOX file to Outlook PST format. If any user wants to convert MBOX file to Outlook PST format manually then the following steps is required.
- Install and configure Eudora in your local machine where your MS Outlook and MBOX-based email client is already installed.
- Go to Eudora’s default location and paste your mailbox in it and change the file extension like filename.mbox to the filename.mbx
Note: Mozilla Thunderbird does not show the file extension so before doing the above steps right click on the file and check properties to ensure the extension.
- Launch MS Outlook and click on the file >> Import and Export Tool option.
- In wizard, click on “Import internet mail & address” >> select Eudora (pro and Light) 2x, 3x, & 4x option then hit on Next button.
- Browse the destination of the Eudora mailbox and enable “Do not import duplicate item” then press the Next button.
- Choose the folder where you want to import MBOX file into Outlook then finish on the finish button.
Here your MBOX to PST conversion job is finished. Now I would like to mention the looping point in this method.
- This manual technique does not apply to newer versions of MS Outlook.
- Bulk mailboxes require a lot of time as it moves mailboxes one after the other.
- A corrupted mailbox doesn’t support manual methods.
- This method requires the MBOX client, Eudora, and Outlook to be installed and configured.
Besides this method, multiple manual processes is available to convert MBOX to Outlook PST format.
Read here for more manual methods: Import MBOX to Outlook
What does the user do when the manual method fails?
The results of migrating data manually are minimal, forcing knowledgeable users to skip it and look for professional solutions.
Any third-party solution is well built with specific code so that they can import-export data with full accuracy. Also, it retrieves the data back without any extra demand.
How to convert MBOX to PST using a professional tool?
In the online market, there are a variety of MBOX converter tools available but only a few of them are successful. So don’t worry, we have handpicked some solutions among many mbox converters which can help you migrate your mailbox.
MailsDaddy MBOX to PST converter
This is the best solution for any user as it offers so many options. Users can load multiple mailboxes in one go and convert from MBOX to PST in bulk. It supports all mbox email clients and provides conversions for all versions of Outlook new and old.
Steps to export MBOX to PST for Outlook 2019/2016/2013/2010/2007
Download the solution from the official site and install it on any Windows OS.
Launch the application and press Add file button then press the browse button to add the mailbox to the software.
After loading the mailbox, click on the Export button and select PST file.
Choose a single or separate PST file option for all MBOX files.
Browse the destination to save the converted MBOX file in PST file format then hit on the Export button.
When the process initializes, you have to wait until all data is completely exported in the PST file. After that, the user can import MBOX to Outlook 2019, 2016 & or earlier versions.
Download from the Official site: MBOX to PST conversion
Alternative Solutions
SysBud MBOX to PST converter tool
This solution is built on a single interface so users can change mailbox from mbox to pst in just 3 simple clicks. You can also use a free demo and perform conversion from MBOX to PST by exporting 20 emails/mailboxes.
QuickMigrations for MBOX to PST
This solution is also built on a single window that supports all mbox-based email clients and migrates data from MBOX to PST with all the core properties.
Conclusion
Here I have shared 1 manual and 3 third-party tools that help you to convert your MBOX file to Outlook PST format. Although the manual process has many limitations whereas third-party tools do not have any limitations and you can migrate multiple mailboxes at once. So if you are new then I would highly recommend you to try professional tools instead of manual strategy.
