How to Import Mbox to Outlook & Transfer Your Emails

Mbox is a popular format, but it’s not natively supported by Outlook

2 min. read

Published onJuly 3, 2024

published onJuly 3, 2024

Share this article

Improve this guide

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

If you’re switching from one email client to another, you might experience some compatibility issues. This is exactly what happened to users who tried to import mbox file to Outlook, and in today’s guide, we’ll show you how to fix that.

Can Outlook import MBOX format?

No, Outlook doesn’t have native mbox support and to import it you need to convert it into a PST file or convert each email into an EML file and then import it.

How can I import mbox to Outlook?

1. Use an online converter

Do keep in mind that some of these services might not be 100% safe, so do the necessary research before using them.

2. Use Thunderbird

This is a more complex solution, but it works, and it doesn’t require you to rely on third-party services. In case the problem is still there, you can consider using a third-party mbox to PST file converter.

Which email client opens MBOX files?

Mbox format is used by Thunderbird, Apple Mail, IncrediMail, SeaMonkey, Sylpheed, and several other email clients.

To learn more, we have a great guide on themost common email file formats. Since PST is being used by Outlook, you might be interested more in finding the location ofOutlook PST file in Windows 11.

Before you go, don’t miss our guide on how toconvert PST to OST filefor more useful information.

How to Import Mbox to Outlook & Transfer Your Emails#

How can I import mbox to Outlook?#

1. Use an online converter#

2. Use Thunderbird#

Which email client opens MBOX files?#

How to Import Mbox to Outlook & Transfer Your Emails

How can I import mbox to Outlook?

1. Use an online converter

2. Use Thunderbird

Which email client opens MBOX files?