Outlook PST to Thunderbird Converter Tool

Published: 2021-12-11 12:28:08

Microsoft Outlook is a popular email program that is used by millions of people across the globe. It provides its users with a variety of features. However, some Outlook users choose to switch from Outlook to Thunderbird, Mozilla's desktop-based email client. The main reason for the migration is because Thunderbird is a free program that runs on both editions of  Windows. We'll go through the best methods to import Outlook PST files into Thunderbird in this post. Continue reading if you want to learn more.

## Reasons to Convert Outlook PST to Thunderbird files 

Outlook is a premium email service, while Mozilla Thunderbird is an open-source and free email client. Also, Mozilla Thunderbird provides all functions users that Outlook have at free of cost. That is why many users want to switch from Outlook to Thunderbird mail client. But directly importing PST files in Thunderbird is not possible. For this reasons requires to Convert Outlook PST to Thunderbird compatible files.

## Best Outlook PST to Thunderbird Converter Tool

To migrate Outlook mailbox to Thunderbird or Convert PST to MBOX files the best utility that is available is eSoftTools PST to MBOX Converter Software. This tool is also known as Outlook PST to Thunderbird Converter Software. Before making the conversion process it will show you a live preview of all emails, calendars, contacts, attachments, and other items from Outlook PST files.

## Advance Features of PST to MBOX Converter Software

- Easily Convert encrypted/inaccessible and corrupt PST files to MBOX files for Thunderbird.
- Convert/export PST to MBOX files without Outlook installation requirement.
- Compatible with all Windows editions, including XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, as well as older editions.
- During and after the PST to MBOX conversion, the software preserves all email attributes and folder structure.

## Steps to Convert PST to MBOX Converter Software

- Download the **eSoftTools [PST to MBOX Converter](https://www.esofttools.com/pst-to-mbox-converter.html) Software** in your system.
- Click "Select PST button" from the software's welcome screen.
- To add PST files to the software for conversion, click the "Select file" or "Search PST & OST file" option and press the "Start Scanning" button.
- The software will automatically scan the PST file to repair corruption errors and to retrieve all PST file's internal components.
- The software will display all PST inner folders and items in the preview panel. Select the necessary folders from PST files.
- After you've made your selections, click the “Save PST” button on the menu bar. Your screen will now display a new window.
- The user must select the “Export to MBOX” option to transfer Outlook emails to thunderbird supported MBOX files. 
- By clicking the “Browse” button, choose the destination path to save the resultant MBOX files.
- After that, click Convert to begin the process of PST to Thunderbird MBOX file conversion.
- After the completion of the PST to MBOX conversion, the software will display a new window with a dialog  “conversion process completed successfully”. Simply click on OK to close this window

## Conclusion:- 

Herewith this article we have explained which is the best Outlook PST to Thunderbird Converter Tool available in the market. Also, we have explained the complete process of [Import PST File in Mozilla Thunderbird](https://www.esofttools.com/blog/how-to-import-pst-file-in-mozilla-thunderbird/) in this article. The eSoftTools PST to MBOX Converter software has the ability to transfer all your necessary mail folders from Outlook PST to Thunderbird. Download a demo edition of this application to import upto 25 emails from per folder of Outlook PST into Thunderbird MBOX files at free of cost.