How to Export Thunderbird to PST File?

Christopher Plummer | March 6th, 2024 | Mozilla Thunderbird

Learn the easiest way to export Thunderbird to PST file with complete data. This article discusses two simple solutions to convert Thunderbird folder to .pst file format. This file format is chosen because it can easily be shared or open in MS Outlook.

How to Export Thunderbird Emails to PST?

The manual solution works in multiple phases. Follow the below-given instructions to perform Thunderbird to PST conversion;

Step 1. Add Gmail Account in Thunderbird

  1. Firstly open your Gmail account and enable IMAP option. Click on save Changes.
  2. Now, open Thunderbird application on your system.
  3. Navigate to Tools >> Account Settings >> Account Actions >>Add a Mail Account.
  4. Enter Gmail account Email Address and Password.
  5. Choose IMAP and click on Done button.

Step 2. Move Thunderbird Emails to Gmail Mailbox Folder

After completing the first step, Gmail mailbox folder is visible in Thunderbird. Use Drag & Drop or copy/move option to transfer Thunderbird emails to Gmail folder.

Step 3. Configure Same Gmail Account with Outlook

  1. Launch Outlook email client on your system.
  2. Click on File >> Add Account.
  3. Enter Email address of same Gmail account and press Connect.
  4. Type Gmail account Password and click on Sign In.
  5. Once Outlook complete the configuration process then click on Done button.

Now, Gmail account is added with Outlook. You will have all Thunderbird emails in Outlook.

Step 4. Export Thunderbird Emails to PST

  1. Click on File >> Open & Export >>Import/Export.
  2. Choose Export to a File and click on Next button.
  3. Select outlook Data File (.pst) and press Next.
  4. Choose Gmail mailbox folder and hit on Next.
  5. Browse destination location and click on Finish button.

Done.

How to Export Thunderbird to PST Automatically?

Check out the Advik Thunderbird Converter tool on your system. Install this software in your Windows PC. It will detect your Thunderbird account profile and allows you to export Thunderbird emails to PST file format. However, the software also offers more than 20+ file formats as well.

Download the trial version and explore its amazing features.

Steps to Export Thunderbird to PST

  1. Run software on your system.choose software
  2. Select your Thunderbird profile and press Next.choose thunderbird profile
  3. Choose email folders that you want to convert into PST.select Thunderbird folder
  4. Select PST as saving option from given list.export thunderbird emails to pst
  5. Apply filters to export specific emails.apply filters
  6. Browse target location and then hit on Convert to start conversion process.convert thunderbird emails to pst

Wait a while, this tool will start converting Thunderbird emails to PST data file. After completing this task, you will get the resulting data file on the destination location. Some of the highlighted features of this tool are;

  • Able to export multiple Thunderbird emails at once.
  • Convert Thunderbird emails to PST with all components.
  • Also, Export Thunderbird emails to PDF, MBOX, EML, etc.
  • Maintains folder hierarchy during the export process.
  • Import Thunderbird to Outlook application
  • Preserves Email Properties and other meta properties of emails.
  • Advanced email filter options for selective email conversion.
  • Import Thunderbird to Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo, and many more.
  • Self-explanatory GUI to easily understand and execute the process.

Final Words

Here in this post, we have discussed two simple approaches to export Thunderbird emails to PST file. Both methods are suitable to convert Thunderbird emails to PST without any hassle. You can choose any method that is most suitable for you.