{"id":4016,"date":"2016-10-10T10:50:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T10:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=4016"},"modified":"2025-09-11T05:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:29:57","slug":"free-method-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/free-method-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert MBOX Files to PST for Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>MBOX is a popular file format, used by many email clients, including Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Opera, Entourage, and Pocomail for storing an offline copy of mailbox items, such as emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, and more. However, many users are moving to Microsoft Outlook as it offers a wide range of impressive features. Since Outlook doesn&rsquo;t support MBOX format, there is a need convert the MBOX file to Outlook importable PST format. Below, we will discuss how to convert MBOX to Outlook PST for free.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-convert-mbox-file-to-pst-for-free\">Methods to Convert MBOX File to PST for Free<\/h2><p>Here are some free workarounds that can help you convert your MBOX file data to Outlook PST.<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> <em>Create a copy of the MBOX file before using the methods explained below. This way, you will have a copy of your mailbox data to go back to, if any issue arises during the mailbox data transfer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Save MBOX Emails in EML Format and Transfer them in Outlook<\/h3><p>As a workaround, you can save the emails from MBOX file in EML format, and then drag and drop them in an Outlook account. Once you move the emails in Outlook, you can export them to a PST file.<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> For opening the MBOX file, you will need an MBOX-compatible email application. For demonstration purpose, we will be using <strong>Mozilla Thunderbird<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>First, open the MBOX file in Mozilla Thunderbird&nbsp; and then proceed with the steps mentioned below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you open <strong>Mozilla<\/strong> <strong>Thunderbird,<\/strong> select the emails you want to open in Outlook. Right-click on them and click on <strong>Save As<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mark-save.jpg\" alt=\"click on Save As\" class=\"wp-image-180882 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mark-save.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mark-save-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mark-save-150x315.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the destination folder and click on <strong>Select Folder<\/strong>. It will save the emails in <strong>.eml<\/strong> format in the selected folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/eml-files.jpg\" alt=\"save the emails in .eml format in the selected folder\" class=\"wp-image-180883 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/eml-files.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/eml-files-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/eml-files-150x31.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, launch the Outlook desktop app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the left pane and create a new folder. You can give a name to the folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/name-remove-name-ok.jpg\" alt=\"Create a new folder\" class=\"wp-image-180885 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/name-remove-name-ok.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/name-remove-name-ok-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/name-remove-name-ok-150x174.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the .eml files, and drag and drop them into the newly created folder in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see all your MBOX emails in Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/remove-names.jpg\" alt=\"Check MBOX emails in Outlook\" class=\"wp-image-180886 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/remove-names.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/remove-names-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/remove-names-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, you can use the Outlook&rsquo;s built-in <strong>Import\/Export wizard<\/strong> to export the folder containing MBOX emails to PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Move Emails from MBOX File to Outlook via Gmail<\/h3><p>Another way to convert MBOX to Outlook PST for free is by configuring an IMAP-enabled Gmail account in an MBOX-supported email client (for example, Thunderbird) and in Outlook. This will help you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/import-mbox-file-microsoft-outlook-pst\/\">move emails from the MBOX file to the Outlook<\/a> account. Let&rsquo;s see how:<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> We will be using Mozilla Thunderbird for demonstration purpose.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p><strong>Part 1: Enable IMAP Settings in Gmail Account<\/strong><\/p><p>First, enable the IMAP settings in your Gmail account. You can follow the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign in to Gmail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Gear icon &gt; See all settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>IMAP access<\/strong>. Select the <strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may show you a prompt to enter your Gmail password to verify your account. Enter the Gmail password.<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: <em>You may also need to enable the 2-step verification. You can do this by going to <strong>Account settings &gt; Security &gt; 2-step verification<\/strong>. The <strong>2-step verification<\/strong> is required if you are configuring Gmail in another email client.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p><strong>Part 2: Configure your Gmail Account in Thunderbird<\/strong><\/p><p>The next step is to configure your Gmail account in Thunderbird. Here are the steps to do this:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Thunderbird application. If you don&rsquo;t have Mozilla Thunderbird installed on your Windows PC, install it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: <em>If you have already configured an email ID in Thunderbird, click on <strong>Local Folders<\/strong> in the left pane and then click on <strong>Email<\/strong> under the <strong>Set up Another Account<\/strong> section.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see the <strong>Set Up Your Existing Email Address<\/strong> screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>Gmail username, Email ID, <\/strong>and<strong> Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-continue.jpg\" alt=\"Enter your Gmail username, Email ID, and Password\" class=\"wp-image-180887 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-continue.jpg 592w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-continue-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-continue-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>IMAP<\/strong> under the <strong>Available configurations<\/strong> and click <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-done.jpg\" alt=\"Select IMAP under the Available configurations \" class=\"wp-image-180888 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-done.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-done-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-done-150x138.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Part 3: Move MBOX File Items to the Configured Gmail Account<\/strong><\/p><p>Once you have signed into Thunderbird using your Gmail account, you can move the MBOX file items to Gmail account. Follow the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right click on the newly added Gmail account in Thunderbird and select <strong>New Subfolder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-new-folder.jpg\" alt=\"Create New Subfolder\" class=\"wp-image-180889 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-new-folder.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-new-folder-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-new-folder-150x169.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a name to the newly created folder and click on <strong>Create<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, use the ImportExportTools NG to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/how-to-use-import-export-ng-tools.php\">import the MBOX file into Thunderbird<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, drag and drop the emails from the imported MBOX file into the newly created folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the Thunderbird to sync the MBOX file emails to Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Part 4: Configure the Gmail Account in Outlook<\/strong><\/p><p>Now, you can configure the same Gmail account in Outlook using the steps below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch your Outlook desktop client. Click on <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"131\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-file.jpg\" alt=\"Click on File\" class=\"wp-image-180890 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Account Information<\/strong> window, click on <strong>Add Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-add.jpg\" alt=\"click on Add Account\" class=\"wp-image-180891 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-add.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-add-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mark-add-150x55.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Auto Account Setup<\/strong> window, enter your name, Gmail address, and password in the respective fields. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/process.jpg\" alt=\"Auto Account Setup window\" class=\"wp-image-180892 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/process.jpg 589w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/process-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/process-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see a dialog box asking for IMAP password. Enter it and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/credentials.jpg\" alt=\"Enter the IMAP password\" class=\"wp-image-180894 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/credentials.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/credentials-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the wizard to configure your Gmail account in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once completed, click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Outlook will sync all the emails of your Gmail account, including the newly created folder containing emails from the MBOX file. Now, you can use the Outlook&rsquo;s built-in <strong>Import\/Export wizard<\/strong> to export the folder containing MBOX emails to PST file.<\/p><p><strong>Limitations of the Free Methods:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lengthy and time-consuming processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of multiple software is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chances of missing mailbox items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not suitable for converting large number of emails<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easiest-way-to-convert-mbox-to-pst-for-free\">Easiest Way to Convert MBOX to PST for Free<\/h2><p>To overcome the limitations of above methods and to easily convert MBOX file to PST, you can opt for a specialized MBOX to PST converter software. Stellar Converter for MBOX is one such advanced MBOX to PST converter software that is available in both online and desktop versions. Stellar&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/converter.stellarinfo.com\/mbox-to-pst.html\">online MBOX to PST converter tool<\/a> can easily convert MBOX files (less than 100 MB) for free. It also offers a preview of the converted MBOX file data in an HTML format.<\/p><p>If you want to convert large, multiple MBOX files, then you can use the desktop version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/email-tools\/mbox-to-pst-converter.php\">Stellar Converter for MBOX<\/a>. It is specifically designed for converting MBOX files into PST file and other file formats. Using this software, you can easily convert MBOX file to PST file in just three simple steps: <strong>Select &gt; Convert &gt; Save<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This software supports conversion of MBOX files created in all the popular MBOX-based email clients, like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Google Takeout, Entourage, and more. You can download the free version of Stellar Converter for MBOX to scan the MBOX file and preview the items. However, if you want to save the converted MBOX file to PST, you need to activate the software.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/software-1.jpg\" alt=\"Easily convert MBOX file to PST file\" class=\"wp-image-180895 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/software-1.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/software-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/software-1-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>For converting MBOX file to PST for free, you can follow the workarounds mentioned above. However, these methods are complex and time consuming. To avoid the hassle of going through the lengthy processes of manual methods, you can use <strong>Stellar Converter for MBOX<\/strong> &ndash; a specialized MBOX to Outlook PST converter software that facilitates safe and quick MBOX to PST conversion.<\/p><p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MBOX is a popular file format, used by many email clients, including&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/free-method-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Convert MBOX Files to PST for Free?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":7981,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[838],"tags":[6198,6199],"class_list":["post-4016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mbox-file","tag-free-convert-mbox-to-pst","tag-how-to-convert-mbox-to-pst-free","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Free Methods to Convert MBOX to PST in Outlook<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Convert MBOX to PST for free using Thunderbird and Gmail. 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