How to Import MBOX file into Outlook 2019? - Complete Guide

There are several email clients, such as Thunderbird, Spicebird, Eudora, Pocomail, Mozilla Mail, Apple Mail, Mulberry, Entourage, etc. that store the mailbox data in MBOX file format. However, Microsoft Outlook doesn’t support MBOX file format. So, you can’t directly import MBOX file into Outlook 2019, 2016, or any other version. In this guide, we’ll be mentioning a manual workaround, with stepwise instructions, to import MBOX file into Outlook.

However, the best way to import MBOX file into Outlook 2019 is by converting the MBOX file into Outlook importable PST format by using an advanced MBOX to PST converter tool. Then, import the PST file into Outlook by using the Import Export wizard.

Workaround to Import MBOX into Outlook 2019

Follow the below steps to import MBOX file into Outlook manually:

Note: You must have Eudora, Outlook Express, and Outlook email client installed on your system.

Step 1: Open MBOX File in Eudora

• Change the MBOX file extension from .mbox to .mbx.
• Move the file to the default file storage location in Eudora. The path is: “C: Documents and Settings<user>Application Data\Qualcomm\Eudora.”
• Run the Eudora application and open the .mbx file. Then, close the application.

**Step 2: Transfer MBOX File from Eudora to Outlook Express **

• Open Outlook Express.
• Go to File menu and select Import. Then choose the Messages option.
• From the list of email applications, choose Eudora and click on Next.
• Select the .mbx file and click on OK.
• Then click Next > Next and then choose Finish.

Step 3: Import MBOX File from Outlook Express into Outlook

• Launch Microsoft Outlook application and go to File, then select Open & Export.
• Choose Import/Export. It will open Import and Export wizard window.
• Choose the option Import Internet Mail and Addresses and click on Next.
• On the next screen, select Outlook Express 4.x, 5.x, or 6.x.
• Tick the Import Mail checkbox and click on Next.

This will import the MBOX file data into your Outlook 2019 application.

Limitations of the Manual Method

Though the above-mentioned workaround helps you to successfully import MBOX file data into Outlook, it has some limitations, such as:
• The process is lengthy and time-consuming.
• It requires you to install multiple applications (Eudora and Outlook Express) on your system.
• It requires technical proficiency for successful execution.
• There is a risk of data loss.

Best Way to Import MBOX File into Outlook 2019

To overcome the limitations of manual method and easily import MBOX file into Outlook 2019, you use an advanced MBOX to PST converter tool such as Stellar Converter for MBOX. It is a purpose-built software to export MBOX to PST and various other file formats. The software has an intuitive user interface that helps you convert the MBOX file to PST in a few easy steps. It also allows you to directly import the converted MBOX file into Outlook. This tool can convert multiple MBOX files in a single batch. It allows to preview the convertible mailbox data before saving it. The software supports files of all popular MBOX-based email clients, including Thunderbird, Pocomail, Spicebird, Entourage, SeaMonkey, Mulberry, Opera Mail, and Apple Mail.

Conclusion

If you are migrating from an MBOX-based email client to Outlook and need to import MBOX file into Outlook, there is no direct way as MBOX file format is not compatible with Outlook. You can follow the workaround mentioned in this post to import MBOX file data into Outlook 2019. But the process requires technical proficiency and a lot of time and efforts. As an alternative, you can use a specialized MBOX to PST converter tool, such as Stellar Converter for MBOX to convert the MBOX file to PST. You can then import the PST file into Outlook 2019 by using the Import and Export wizard.

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