How to Convert EMLX files to MBOX Thunderbird files?

Mac OS X email clients like- Apple Mail, Mac Mail, etc support .emlx file format for storing email messages. In case of switching from Mac email clients to windows first, the user needs to convert emlx files to MBOX. So, in this article, we’ll show you How to Convert EMLX files to MBOX files of Thunderbird on a Windows computer using both manual and automated methods.

Previously, AppleMail and Mac Mail use MBOX files for saving all user’s mailbox and email items. But now in the newer version, AppleMail uses Emlx file format to store email items. AppleMail saves each email separately as an emlx file. Due to this update, it becomes more difficult to transfer emails from EMLX to another email client.

Thunderbird uses the MBOX file format for saving multiple emails and Mailbox folders. In that case, you won’t be able to import Emlx files into Thunderbird. As a result, in order to import emails from emlx files to Thunderbird, you must convert EMLX to MBOX file format.

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How to Convert EMLX files to MBOX with eSoftTools EMLX Converter

You can convert EMLX files to other file formats with the eSoftTools EMLX Converter Software. The EMLX files generated on the Mac OS by AppleMail or Mac mail are also supported by this program. This tool is compatible with all versions of the Windows operating system.

For converting EMLX files, copy all .emlx files from Mac Mail/Apple Mail to the Windows machine where Thunderbird is installed. Then simply follow the below steps:-

Step 1:- Convert EMLX files to MBOX Thunderbird:-

EML Converter
  • After this, a new window will now appear on the screen simply press on Select EML folder to browse the EMLX folder location. Select folder where all your EMLX files are saved then clicks the Next button.
EML file/Folder selection
  • The software will now start the scanning process and load all folder/sub-folders and email items on your screen.
EML files Scanning
  • See the live preview of emails and select the required folder, then click the Convert EML button.
EML emails preview
  • Select the Export to MBOX option, and press Browse button to select the location to save the resulted file.
Conversion formats
  • Provide name to the MBOX file and simply click on Convert to perform EMLX to MBOX Conversion task.
Convert EML to MBOX

Step 2:- Import MBOX to Thunderbird via Copy-Paste Method

  • Launch Thunderbird Application on your computer.
  • Then go to the Help option from the menu bar and click on the Troubleshooting Information option.
  • Thunderbird will now open a new tab. Go to the Application Basics section and click on OpenFolder.
  • Thunderbird’s profile location will now appear. 
  • Simply select and open the Mail folder and then select Local Folders. Now move your MBOX files that is created by EML converter to this location.
  • Finally, reopen Mozilla Thunderbird and after this, you will see that all EMLX files emails/ MBOX file data are now imported.

Conclusion

Using the EMLX  converter can be the best option for the users to import EML or EMLX to Thunderbird without having to go through any tedious measures. This program will import EMLX files directly convert the EMLX to MBOX files and allow you to open them on your windows with the thunderbird email client.  So make an informed decision and solve your problem in a few simple steps.

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