Import Outlook mails to thunderbird without Account
π Note
I had some outlook backup files and I wanted to open them in Thunderbird. I spent some time figuring out how to do it. So, documenting it here. There might be better ways to do it, but it these steps worked for me.
- Convert PST file to MBOX using PST converter tool like libpst (search in your package manager, and you will find it).
- Create a folder in your system, this will be used to store the mails.
- Copy the MBOX file to the folder you created and if it has a file extension, remove it.(e.g., example.mbx to example)
- Repeat the above step if you have multiple .pst files
- Add the folder you created to Thunderbird.
Settings -> Account Settings-> Account Actions -> Add Local folder
- Close and open Thunderbird, and you should be able to read your Outlook mails.