If you have an MBOX file that you want to open and read, Mozilla Thunderbird might be your first choice. Because, it is free, cross-platform, mbox-supportable, and provides multiple ways to manage mailboxes. So if you want to know the step-by-step procedure “How to use free ImportExportTools NG to import MBOX into Thunderbird?” read this post.
What is Thunderbird ImportExportTools NG?
As we know Mozilla Thunderbird supports many themes and extensions. Here Import-Export Tool is an add-on that is used by the user to import MBOX files for free. It is quite a simple task to find, download and install it.
Phase 1: Installing ImportExportTools NG in Thunderbird
Before importing MBOX file into Mozilla Thunderbird, read the below steps to install the Import Export Tools add-on.
- First Run Mozilla Thunderbird in Windows OS and click on (menu) three lines to the upper right side corner.
- Find and click on Add-ons and Themes option from the drop-down menu.
- Go to Extension from the left side pane and search Import Export tool
- The result of the Import Export tool will be opened in a new window, find and click on Add to Thunderbird button right after the ImportExportTools NG add-on.
- Click on the “Add button” to provide permission to the add-on.
Once it is completed, restart Mozilla Thunderbird then go to the next phase to import MBOX into Thunderbird.
Phase 2: Importing MBOX into Thunderbird with Import Export Tools
The ImportExportTools NG add-on allows the user to import MBOX files into Thunderbird one by one. So if you have bulk data then you have to be patient.
- After restarting Thunderbird, choose the default or local folder in which you want to import MBOX data then click on the right mouse button.
- Go to the “ImportExportTools NG” option and click on “Import MBOX file”
- In the “Files MBOX import” wizard, enable “import directly one or more Mbox files”
- Now browse the destination of the mailbox and click on the open button.
Depending on the size, it will take some time to import all the mbox data into Thunderbird, and then wait. After this, you can open and read the MBOX file.
FAQ
How much file format supports Mozilla Thunderbird?
Mozilla Thunderbird provides a mailbox in 3 message formats: MBOX (default), EML, and Maildir.
How to open MBOX file without Thunderbird?
If you don’t want to read mailbox in TB then you can use the MailsDaddy Free MBOX Viewer tool to open any MBOX-based email client data in it.
Can I use ImportExportTools NG to import EML data to Thunderbird?
Yes, you can use the Thunderbird import export tool to migrate EML files. Read step by step process here: Import EML to Thunderbird
Conclusion
Here I have shared the step-by-step procedure of importing MBOX into Thunderbird with attachments. It is a fast-growing way to read and open MBOX data in the Thunderbird interface without any hassle. For more information related to the post, you can contact our support team.