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Export File or Folder from Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX to Apple Mail EMLX

Migrate File/Folder from MBOX to Apple Mail EMLX


Many popular email applications utilize MBOX file like Thunderbird, Eudora, Entourage, etc. But still users want to export Thunderbird MBOX files to Apple Mail EMLX. The primary reason for exporting MBOX data to EMLX format is switching from Thunderbird to Apple Mail. With this article, we focus on the solutions for exporting file or folder from Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX to Apple Mail EMLX.


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Why convert MBOX to Apple Mail EMLX file?


Below are the reasons why users prefer converting MBOX files to EMLX file –

  • To switch from Thunderbird to Apple Mail require conversion of MBOX files into Apple Mail EMLX file format.
  • EMLX files can opened easily on web browsers and text editors such a Notepad. But MBOX file can’t be opened in browsers and text editors.

Now, let us come to the main point which is how to export Mozilla Thunderbird MBOX to Mac Mail EMLX.

How to export Thunderbird MBOX to Apple Mail EMLX?


Following are the methods to convert MBOX email messages to EMLX file –

Method 1. Use ‘Save As’ option or ‘Save selected Message’ option


Steps to use ‘Save As’ option:

  • Right-click on messages or press CTRL + A to select all email messages that you want to export. Then, choose Save as option.
choose save as
  • In Save Message As window, select the file or folder that you want to save and click Save.
save message
  • You will get the messages with .eml extension at selected location.

Steps to use ‘Save selected Message’ option

  • Right-click on single message or press CTRL + A to select all messages that you want to export.
  • Choose Save selected messages and click on EMLX file.
select all message
  • Select destination directory window, browse and choose the folder where you want to save EMLX files. Now, click on Select Folder.
select folder

Method 2. By Import/Export Tools add-in


Mozilla Thunderbird provides an add-on i.e. ImportExportTools that can be used to export Thunderbird messages to EMLX file format. Download the tool from this link –https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/importexporttools/


After that, follow the steps –

  • Open Mozilla Thunderbird.
  • Click on Tools and then click on Add-ons
click add ons
  • In Add-ons Manager, select Import/Export Tools under Add-ons
add ons manager
  • Click Add to Thunderbird to add Import Export Tools add-on.
add to thunderbird
  • Click on Add button.
click add button
  • Click on Restart Now button to restart Thunderbird.
restart now
  • After starting Thunderbird, click the folder that you to export.
  • Click on ImportExportTools and then on Export all messages in the folder and choose EML format.
choose eml folder
  • Select the destination directory. Select the folder that you want to save EML files. Then, choose Select Folder.
  • Open the exported folder from selected destination folder. Right-click on the messages folder, select open with to open a message in your selected application.
open exported folder

Difficulties faced by users with manual methods


There are few challenges which users faced with manual solutions such as –

  • The entire process becomes lengthy and time-consuming
  • Mailbox hierarchy does not maintained with this method
  • It is suitable for small amount of data export.

Overcome challenges of manual methods with professional tool


With GainTools MBOX to EMLX Converter, one can get rid of all challenges which you faced with manual methods. This software easily export multiple MBOX files to Apple Mail EMLX file format.

  • Export MBOX mailboxes to EMLX file by showing preview
  • Preserve actual folder hierarchy while exporting MBOX messages to EMLX file.
  • It smoothly and rapidly convert MBOX mail folders to EMLX format in few simple steps.
  • Consider MBOX files of all email clients to export into EMLX file.
  • Free copy of the software is available to test it prior buying
  • Unlimited MBOX files export into Apple Mail EMLX file
  • Selected MBOX emails export into Mac Mail EMLX
  • No requirement of any email client installation
  • Simplified and friendly tool to use without any losses
  • Preserve email formatting and email headers

Step 1. Install the software


The starting step is to install and launch the software on your Windows system.


Step 2. Add Thunderbird MBOX files


Now, add Thunderbird MBOX files. You can directly load Thunderbird MBOX files from its default location.


Step 3. Scan and Preview MBOX files


After adding MBOX files, users can get preview of MBOX files. Also, items can be selected to export.


Step 4. Select EMLX and mention location to save file


Now, choose EMLX files format and set a location to save EMLX files.


Step 5. Convert Now


Press the Convert Now button and this will export all Thunderbird MBOX files/folder into EMLX file format.


Now, users can easily open EMLX files on Apple Mail client on Mac OS by transferring EMLX files to Mac system with the help of any external storage device like pen drive.

Time to end up

The need for accessing Thunderbird MBOX files in Apple Mail can be fulfilled by users by the solutions provided in this post. We have discussed two different solution for exporting Thunderbird MBOX data items into Apple Mail EMLX file. If you face difficulty in performing the manual methods to export Thunderbird MBOX files/folder to Apple Mail EMLX then no worries, you can simply use the software solution.