Thunderbird is widely used by many users to handle their emails, however, some users prefer using PST. They prefer using Outlook PST to manage their data and save it in one place. This blog entails the detail on two methods of how to export Thunderbird to PST. In this blog, we have discussed two ways, that are, the manual way and third-party software to export the data. After reading the blog, the users can decide which method to use to export Thunderbird mail to PST file format.

Method 1:

How to Export Thunderbird to PST Manually?

Export Thunderbird Into EML File Format

● Run Thunderbird on your operating machine.
● Now, move the items that you need to export.
● Right-click on the ‘Save As’ button.

Export EML into Outlook

● Run Outlook on your computer.
● Create a sub-folder
● Now, select an existing folder.
● Press on New Folder.
● Right-click on the ‘OK’ button.
● Pick all EML items
● Now, move the selected items at the selected location and export it into the new folder.
● Click on OK.

By following the above manual steps, the users can export Thunderbird to PST. However, we do not suggest the manual approach as this method is risky and tedious. The users should not use the manual method and only use a reliable and secure method. There are certain limitations and restrictions of using the manual method to export Thunderbird mailbox items to PST file format as the users will have to export their entire mailbox and selective items, they cannot export oversized items as the file size limit is only 2 GB.

Export Thunderbird to PST by Using KDETools Thunderbird to PST Converter

Using a third-party to export Thunderbird mailbox items to PST is the right option as there are no risks involved. Use KDETools Thunderbird to PST converter as it offers multiple advanced features and is a reliable solution to export Thunderbird to PST format safely without deleting and corrupting the entire selected items.
The single tool is powerful and allows the users to export Thunderbird mail to different file formats such as MSG, EMLX, HTML, Zimbra, Gmail, NSF, Office 365, PDF, EML, and etc. It maintains the original folder structure and Meta Properties of an email such as Cc, From, Sender/Receiver's Details, Subject, To, Bcc, and etc. after the conversion process from Thunderbird to PST is finished.

Summary

In this blog, we have discussed the manual method and third-party software to export Thunderbird to PST file type. Use a safe method to export Thunderbird to PST as you might delete your data and make it inaccessible.

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