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MBOX File 5 minute read

How to Convert MBOX file into EML File?

Updated on June 25th, 2020
Eric Simson
Written By
Eric Simson
Kuljeet Singh
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Kuljeet Singh

Summary: This blog will outline reasons which prompt users to convert MBOX file to EML file format. Also, it will describe how you can perform MBOX to EML conversion by using manual methods and an MBOX converter tool.

Mozilla Thunderbird uses MBOX file format to store messages. But, there are a few downsides to using MBOX file format that often push users to convert MBOX into EML file format.

Contents

  • Why Convert MBOX to EML Files?
  • How to Convert Thunderbird MBOX to EML?
  • How Can You Overcome these Challenges with Stellar Converter for MBOX?
  • Wrapping it Up

Why Convert MBOX to EML Files?

Below are some reasons why users prefer converting MBOX to EML:

Reason 1 – Better Compatibility with Email Applications

MBOX is not compatible with many email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, DreamMail etc. But, EML file format is compatible with all these email applications.

Reason 2 – EML File Can be opened in Browsers and Text Editors

The formatting of an EML file is similar to that of an MHT file. This makes it possible to open an EML file in the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera browsers, by changing the .eml extension to .mht. You can also view an EML file by using a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad or any other. But, MBOX file cannot be opened in browsers and text editors.

How to Convert Thunderbird MBOX to EML?

Following are two methods that you can use to convert MBOX files to EML files format:

Method 1 – Use the ‘Save As’ Or ‘Save selected messages’ Option

Use any of the following options to save individual or selected MBOX mail messages to EML format:

Steps to Use the ‘Save As’ Option

Step 1: Right-click individual messages, or press CTRL + A to select all the email messages you want to export, and then choose Save As from the options.

Step 2: In the Save Message As window, select the folder where you want to save the files, and then click Save.

This, by default, saves the message(s) with .eml extension at the selected location.

Steps to Use the ‘Save Selected Message’ Option

Step 1: Select Right-click a single message, or press ‘Ctrl + A’ to select all the messages that you want to convert.

Step 2: Choose Save selected messages, and then click EML format.

Save thunderbird messages in eml format

Step 3: In the ‘Select the destination directory’ window, browse and choose the folder where you want to save the EML files, and then click Select Folder.

select location to save eml files

Method 2: Use the ‘ImportExportTools’ Add-On

Mozilla provides an add-on named ImportExportTools (or ImportExportTools NG) that can be used for saving all the Thunderbird messages in EML format at once. You can download the tool from here. Once you have downloaded it, follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Open Mozilla Thunderbird.

Step 2: Click Tools on main menu bar, and then click Add-ons.

NOTE: If you’re using the Thunderbird version released in November 2012 or later, the menu bar will be hidden. You have to press ALT button if the menu bar doesn’t show up.

Thunderbird tools

Step 3: In Add-ons Manager screen, select ImportExportTool under Featured Add-ons.

Thunderbird ImportExportTool


Step 4: Click Add to Thunderbird for adding ImportExportTools NG add-on.

ImportExportTools NG add-o

Step 5: The ‘Add ImportExportTools NG?’ message is displayed. Click Add.

Step 6: Once the tool gets added, click the Restart Now button to restart Thunderbird.

Step 7: When your Thunderbird application restarts, right-click the folder you want to export.

Step 8: Click ImportExportTools NG > Export all messages in the folder > EML format.

Export all thunderbird messages in eml format

Step 9: The ‘Select the destination directory’ window is displayed. Select the folder where you want to save the EML files, and then choose Select Folder.

Step 10: Open the exported folder from the selected destination folder. Right-click the messages folder, and select Open with to open a message in your choice of application.

open with program

Difficulties You May Face with Manual Methods

While the above manual methods work, there are a few challenges associated with these methods:

  • You can access only one converted message at a time.
  • It doesn’t maintain mailbox hierarchy.
  • The ‘ImportExportTools’ can export only one folder to an EML format. Thus, using the tool to export all the MBOX mail folders can be a time-consuming process.

How Can You Overcome these Challenges with Stellar Converter for MBOX?

Stellar Converter for MBOX software helps convert MBOX to PST and several other output formats including EML, RTF, HTML, PDF, etc. This MBOX to EML converter can overcome the difficulties associated with the manual methods, and here’s how:

  • Provides simultaneous access to converted messages in the preview window.
  • Preserve the mailbox hierarchy when exporting MBOX mail data to EML.
  • It quickly converts all the MBOX mail folders to EML format in three simple steps:

Step 1: Select the MBOX file.

select mbox email client

Step 2: Convert the file.

Select mbox file to convert

Step 3: Preview and Save the file in EML format.

Save mbox file as eml

Wrapping it Up

The need to access messages in Outlook and other email clients that doesn’t support MBOX format, or to view MBOX mail data in browser or text editors are few reasons why a Thunderbird user choose to convert MBOX file to EML file format.

For MBOX to EML conversion, consider using the manual methods discussed in this post. But if you find any difficulty when performing the manual methods, try using the demo version of Stellar Converter for MBOX software. The software serves as a one-stop solution for all MBOX conversion needs. It supports conversion of MBOX files (of 17 email clients) into multiple file formats, including EML, PST, PDF, etc.

About The Author

Eric Simson

Eric Simson is an Email Platform Consultant and is associated with Stellar Data Recovery from last 6 years. He writes about the latest technology tips and provides custom solutions related to MS Outlook, MS Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.

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8 comments

  1. Julio M. Arthurs says:
    January 25, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Is this software supports MBOX to EML with attachment?

    Reply
    1. Eric Simson says:
      January 25, 2019 at 4:27 am

      Yes, it supports. Try free demo of Stellar Converter for MBOX and check software performance.

      Reply
  2. Arthur E. Moore says:
    December 31, 2018 at 4:35 am

    As per our company need, we need to access Entourage mail files to Internet Explorer. Need help.

    Reply
    1. Eric Simson says:
      December 31, 2018 at 4:46 am

      You can go to manual method but it’s too complicated & risky. So, to avoid such complications you can go to MBOX to PST converter such as Stellar Converter for MBOX. This tool convert files into different formats like EML, RTF, HTML, PDF etc.

      Reply
  3. Brittney D. Osborne says:
    December 17, 2018 at 4:34 am

    I need to convert Apple mails to Notepad file for my organization. Please provide one-stop solution.

    Reply
    1. Eric Simson says:
      December 17, 2018 at 4:51 am

      I’ll suggest you prefer competent converter tool like Stellar Converter for MBOX. Through this, you can easily convert Apple emails to EML file. You can open EML file by using Microsoft Notepad.

      Reply
  4. Jack Salinas says:
    December 10, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Thank you for providing competent converter tool. It worked successfully.

    Reply
    1. Eric Simson says:
      December 10, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Great. Share your experience on TrustPilot website.

      Reply

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Table of Contents    

  1. Why Convert MBOX to EML Files?
  2. How to Convert Thunderbird MBOX to EML?
  3. How Can You Overcome these Challenges with Stellar Converter for MBOX?
  4. Wrapping it Up

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