Thunderbird: Import PST file - how it works
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If you want to import a PST file from Outlook into Thunderbird, this is unfortunately not possible. We'll show you how you can still transfer your data to Thunderbird.
Thunderbird: Replace import from PST file
PST files are created and used exclusively by Microsoft Outlook. Thunderbird and other programs cannot and should not do anything with it. If you still have Outlook installed, follow these instructions. If Outlook is not installed, we will help you in the next paragraph.
- Open Thunderbird and tap the [Alt] key on the bottom left of the keyboard.
- The menu bar now appears at the top. Under "Tools" select the item "Import".
- Select here which data you want to import from Outlook and click on "Next".
- Then decide on "Outlook" and complete the process.
Thunderbird: Import PST file by conversion
- Download the free Outlook Viewer and install the software.
- Import the PST file and then save it as an EML file.
- Download the ImportExportTools for Thunderbird and install the add-on.
- Restart Thunderbird and look for the desired target folder in the folder directory on the left.
- Right-click on it and select "Import all messages from a directory" under "ImportExportTools".
- If you select the EML file here, all your messages and other content will be imported.
- Note: If you use an IMAP account, all imported mails are automatically uploaded to the mailbox.
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