MBOX to Outlook PST - Export and Import Method

Both MBOX and PST have different data structures so a conversion is required to move data from MBOX-based email clients to Outlook. But the process is not as simple as it looks, so first you should consider using the manual method or a third-party solution to open the mailbox.

The manual method is a free way to convert and open the mailbox but it also takes a lot of time to execute and import the data into MS Outlook. At the same time, users can convert MBOX files with attachments to Outlook PST format using professional/automatic or third-party tools.

Which method is efficient and easy to export MBOX files to PST?

Before applying any one method, you should understand the process first so that making a decision is easy for you.

Manual Way

Here multiple steps are involved to Migrate MBOX file to Outlook manually:

Requirement

1. Your MBOX-based email and Outlook should be installed in your PC.
2. Gmail Account and strong internet connection

Process

1. First configure MBOX email client to Gmail account with IMAP
2. Create a new folder under the new account setup and drag all emails in it.
3. After syncing the mailbox, again set up Gmail account with MS Outlook to access MBOX file.

Automated Way

This is a third-party tool or program to migrate mailboxes from MBOX-based email clients to Outlook in a few simple clicks. But which solution is the best for your migration?

MailsDaddy MBOX to PST Converter tool to open data in Outlook

If you have tried some solutions on your mailbox but are not satisfied then try MailsDaddy MBOX to PST converter tool. It is a world-class solution to transfer and transfer data from any Mbox-based email client to Outlook. It does not require installing or configuring any email client. You can use the solution as per your skills and requirements.

Once the software exports the mailbox to PST, you can import the database into the Microsoft Outlook platform. For the first experience, you can install the free version of the solution in your system and convert some data from MBOX to PST.

Steps to Export MBOX file into PST

1. Download MBOX converter tool in Windows and launch it.
2. Click on browse button to locate MBOX file in your local system
3. Press export button to migrate mailbox in bulk
4. Choose PST data file for Outlook
5. Browse destination to save converted MBOX file
6. Select single or separate PST file for all MBOX
7. Press Next button to start the migration from MBOX to PST.

Import PST file into Outlook

After exporting MBOX data to Outlook PST format, check the location of PST file. Open Microsoft Outlook > Go to file tab and choose import-export wizard option then follow the window to import PST file into Outlook.