{"id":3833,"date":"2026-05-19T15:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=3833"},"modified":"2026-09-24T08:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:16:20","slug":"open-pst-file-in-thunderbird-with-attachments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/open-pst-file-in-thunderbird-with-attachments\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import PST to Thunderbird (With or Without Outlook)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> Thunderbird can import a PST file only on Windows with Outlook installed on the same PC (Tools &gt;&gt; Import &gt;&gt; Import from Outlook). Without Outlook, or on a Mac, either move the mail through an IMAP account such as Gmail, or you can use Advik PST Converter to transfer PST emails directly to Thunderbird local folders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#which-method\">Which Method Should You Use?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-thunderbird\">Can Thunderbird Open PST Files?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#before-you-start\">Before You Start: Requirement Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method1\">Method 1: Import PST with Thunderbird&#8217;s Import tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method2\">Method 2: Move PST Mail Through Gmail or Another IMAP Account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#method3\">Method 3: Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#video-tutorial\">Watch Video Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check-your-emails\">Check Your Emails and Attachments Came Across<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#problems-with-import\">Problems During PST Import to Thunderbird<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"which-method\">\n<h2>Which Method Should You Use? Compare your options!<\/h2>\n<p>The method of importing PST file into Thunderbird depends mainly on the installation of Outlook and the operating system you are using.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tp-comparison-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Your situation<\/th>\n<th>Recommended method<\/th>\n<th>Outlook required?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Windows + Outlook installed<\/td>\n<td>Use Thunderbird&#8217;s Import Tool to import Outlook data<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Windows without Outlook<\/td>\n<td>Convert PST to MBOX\/EML, then import into Thunderbird<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mac<\/td>\n<td>Convert PST to MBOX\/EML, then import into Thunderbird<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PST already accessible through an Outlook mailbox<\/td>\n<td>Move the messages through an IMAP account<\/td>\n<td>Yes, for the PST stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As it stands, Mozilla\u2019s documentation indicates that Thunderbird\u2019s Outlook import requires Outlook installation because Thunderbird uses Outlook to access the Outlook data. Only the .pst file is not enough to complete this import process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"can-thunderbird\">\n<div class=\"red-border\">\n<h2>Can Thunderbird Open PST Files?<\/h2>\n<p>No, Thunderbird does not support Outlook PST file as a native Thunderbird mailbox that you can just browse and open.<\/p>\n<p>PST (Personal Storage Table) is an Outlook data file format used by users to export their Outlook data. If you have an Outlook application installed, with the help of Thunderbird&#8217;s Import Tool, you can get Outlook data. However, Mozilla specifically states that the Outlook import option works only if Outlook is installed.<\/p>\n<p>This creates two different situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outlook is installed:<\/strong> Thunderbird can import Outlook data using its Import Tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you just have the PST file:<\/strong> You will need to find another way, such as converting the PST to MBOX\/EML, using PST transfer tool to transfer emails from PST file to Thunderbird, or move emails through an IMAP account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, in case if you are searching for how to import PST to Thunderbird without Outlook then, importing PST directly is different from importing from installed Outlook application.<\/p>\n<p>For users migrating from Outlook, the important difference is if you are importing Outlook data via Outlook or trying to process a single PST file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"before-you-start\">\n<h3>Before You Start: Requirement Checklist<\/h3>\n<p>Check these before choosing a method. Getting this wrong is the cause of most failed imports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Find your PST file:<\/strong> Before you begin, ensure you have a backup copy of the original PST.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify your Outlook installation:<\/strong> If you intend to use Thunderbird&#8217;s Outlook Import Tool, you need to have Outlook installed on the same computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update your Thunderbird:<\/strong> Use the current supported release, not screenshots or instructions from previous releases. Verify<\/li>\n<li><strong>Available Storage:<\/strong> Make sure there is enough free disk space to store the imported or converted mailbox data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close any unnecessary apps:<\/strong> This can reduce conflicts when both Thunderbird and Outlook are accessing the mail data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify important directories:<\/strong> Count the approximate number of messages in Inbox, Sent, Archive and important custom folders prior to migration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not modify the original PST:<\/strong> Do not delete or replace it until you have checked the imported messages and attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method1\">\n<h3>Method 1: Import PST with Thunderbird&#8217;s Import tool (Outlook installed)<\/h3>\n<p>Thunderbird has an inbuilt option to import from Outlook. But in this approach, first you need to move PST file into Outlook. After that, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/import-email-from-outlook-to-thunderbird\/\">import emails from Outlook to Thunderbird<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong> Outlook Classic installed, same bit version as Thunderbird, Outlook set as default mail client and Outlook closed during import.<\/p>\n<p>How to check your bit versions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook Classic: File -&gt; Office Account -&gt; About Outlook. The version string ends in 32-bit or 64-bit.<\/li>\n<li>Thunderbird: Menu -&gt; Help -&gt; About Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If they do not match, then Method 1 will fail. Either reinstall one to match or use method 2\/3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1. Attach PST File to Outlook Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thunderbird can only see mail that is loaded in your Outlook profile. So, first open the PST in Outlook.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the <strong>Outlook Classic<\/strong> application on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>File &gt;&gt; Open &amp; Export &gt;&gt; Open Outlook Data File<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/go-to-File-Open-Export-Import-Export-1.png\" alt=\"go to File Open Export Import Export\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, choose <strong>import from another program or file<\/strong> option and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-from-another-program-or-a-file-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"409\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Outlook data file (.pst)<\/strong> as a file type &amp; click <strong>Next<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-file-type-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"409\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Browse your .pst file and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-location-of-pst-file-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"402\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the required folders to import from and tap the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-folders-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"399\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, confirm the PST folders appear in the Outlook left-hand folder pane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2. Set Outlook as the Default Mail Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Control Panel and navigate to Programs.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/click-programs-link.png\" alt=\"navigate to Programs\" width=\"601\" height=\"471\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Default Programs &gt;&gt; Set your default programs<\/strong>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/open-pst-in-thunderbird-1.png\" alt=\"Click Default Programs\" width=\"603\" height=\"358\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and click <strong>Set this program as default<\/strong>, and then press <strong>OK<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/open-pst-in-thunderbird-2.png\" alt=\"Click se as Default Programs\" width=\"604\" height=\"405\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Step 3. Run the Thunderbird Import Wizard<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Close Outlook completely and open Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Menu<\/strong> tab and choose the<strong> Tools<\/strong> option.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/menu-option-then-choose-tools.png\" alt=\"menu option then choose tools\" width=\"535\" height=\"523\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Here, select the <strong>Import <\/strong>option from the list.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-option.png\" alt=\"select the Import option\" width=\"627\" height=\"720\" \/><\/li>\n<li>A new tab will appear; select <strong>Import from Outlook<\/strong> and click<strong> Continue.\u00a0<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-from-outlook.png\" alt=\"select Import from Outlook\" width=\"608\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-from-outlook.png 943w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-from-outlook-768x827.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose what you want to import, i.e., mail, address books or settings. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-outlook-data.png\" alt=\"Choose what you want to import i.e. Mail\" width=\"612\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-outlook-data.png 951w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-outlook-data-768x824.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, your imported folders are shown in <strong>Local Folders<\/strong>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-pst-file-in-thunderbird-1.webp\" alt=\"import from outlook\" width=\"598\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-pst-file-in-thunderbird-1.webp 1057w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-pst-file-in-thunderbird-1-768x699.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So, complete now! In this way, you can import &amp; open PST file in Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<p>However, don&#8217;t think that this way means Thunderbird will open any PST file directly from your hard disk.<\/p>\n<p>In so many words, Thunderbird&#8217;s current documentation says:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook import needs Outlook to be installed.<\/li>\n<li>Thunderbird imports Outlook data using Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>For this import route, a PST file alone is not enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method2\">\n<h3>Method 2. Move PST Mail Through Gmail or Another IMAP Account<\/h3>\n<p>Or you can use an IMAP mailbox as an intermediary for moving messages from a PST into Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<p>The basic workflow is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>PST &gt;&gt; Outlook &gt;&gt; Mailbox IMAP &gt;&gt; Thunderbird<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This approach does not let Thunderbird read the PST directly. Instead, Outlook reads the PST then messages are copied or moved to an IMAP mailbox and Thunderbird syncs the mailbox from the server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Outlook application on the PC where you have stored your PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Check to see if the PST is available in Outlook. If it is not, then import the PST file as shown in Method 1.<\/li>\n<li>Add or open the required Gmail or other IMAP account in Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Then, copy\/move the messages you required from the PST folders to mailbox folders of your signed email account.<\/li>\n<li>Next, Allow Outlook to synchronise the messages with the mail server.<\/li>\n<li>After that, Open Thunderbird application on the same system.<\/li>\n<li>Add the same IMAP\/email account to Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Now, Thunderbird will sync the mailbox of your PST file.<\/li>\n<li>After synchronization, check folders and messages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When should you use this method?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This can be useful if your mail is already being transferred through an online mailbox and you want Thunderbird to sync it as normal.<\/li>\n<li>But the large PST archives can take a long time, as the messages need to be uploaded to your mail server first and then downloaded or synchronised by Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a large archive, check the storage limits of the mailbox before moving thousands of messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"method3\">\n<h3>Method 3. Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>If you have only a PST file and Outlook is not installed, then using an automated tool like <strong>Advik <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/pst\/converter.html\">PST File Converter<\/a><\/strong> is useful. This tool can transfer your PST file into Thunderbird directly. Just add your PST files or folders, select required mailbox, choose Thunderbird saving option and start. It will move all your chosen email folders to Thunderbird local folders without any medium. Thus, it can be considered as a direct way to import PST to Thunderbird without Outlook.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the FREE download button and analyze its working process at no cost.<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Download Advik Outlook Pst Converter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/dl\/advik-outlook-pst-converter.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Download-Button-e1525685682329.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a aria-label=\"Buy now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/buy\/pst\/converter.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/buy-now-button-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Basic Steps to Import PST File into Thunderbird<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Run the tool and read the instructions to carry out this import process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird.png\" alt=\"Run the tool and read the instructions\" width=\"667\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird.png 867w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-768x693.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Next, click on <strong>Select Files or Folders<\/strong> to add .pst file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-1.png\" alt=\"click on Select Files or Folders\" width=\"670\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-1.png 867w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-1-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Choose the required mailbox folders and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-2.png\" alt=\"Choose the required mailbox folders\" width=\"669\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-2.png 866w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-2-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Select <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> as a saving option. (Make sure Thunderbird is installed)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-3.png\" alt=\"Select Thunderbird as a saving option\" width=\"669\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-3.png 871w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-3-768x692.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Lastly, click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button and analyse the import process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-4.png\" alt=\"click next to start importing pst file into thunderbird \" width=\"667\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-4.png 867w, https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/import-pst-to-thunderbird-4-768x695.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, the process has started.<\/p>\n<p>Wait for a while and let the software complete the process. Once complete, you will be notified through a log report consisting of live details of the complete email transfer process.<\/p>\n<p>Now, check the imported folders and messages in local folders of your Thunderbird app.<\/p>\n<p>This is the complete step-by-step process for importing PST emails into Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"video-tutorial\">\n<h4>Watch How to Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook<\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f8RpFaegdJk\" class=\"\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Advik PST to Thunderbird Converter | How to Transfer Outlook Emails to Thunderbird Instantly\",\n  \"description\": \"PST to Thunderbird Converter is a highly-successful and powerful conversion tool that can convert Outlook PST files to Thunderbird. The software is equipped with a right-friendly interface and it finds the best way to make the conversion process as easy as possible. In addition, it also offers a very competitive price for this type of product.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/f8RpFaegdJk\/default.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2022-01-29T12:17:59Z\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT1M42S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f8RpFaegdJk\"\n}<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"check-your-emails\">\n<h4>Check Your Emails and Attachments Came Across<\/h4>\n<p>Just because Thunderbird shows the imported folders correctly. don\u2019t think that the migration is done.<\/p>\n<p>Check the result before you delete or archive your original PST file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Compare the number of folders: <\/strong>Check important folders like Inbox, Sent Mail, Items Removed, Archive, Drafts, Custom Folders, etc. Compare the number of messages as an approximation to the original Outlook mailbox.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Open old and new messages:<\/strong> Choose a few messages from different dates. Check: Sender, Recipient, Subject, Date, Message Body Format, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Testing Attachments:<\/strong> Open a few messages that have attachments. Try different attachment types if possible, like PDF, DOCX, XLSX .JPEG\/PNG, ZIP and any attachment file types. Ensure the attachment opens and has the expected filename and size.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Verify folder hierarchy:<\/strong> If your PST contained nested folders, verify that the corresponding folders were imported or recreated correctly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Look for known emails:<\/strong> Look for a few emails with: Subject name, date, from, unique keywords. This can show missing messages that might not be apparent when browsing the folders.<\/p>\n<div id=\"problems-with-import\">\n<div class=\"yellow-border\">\n<h4>Problems During PST Import to Thunderbird<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Often not available or missing: Import from Outlook Option: <\/strong>Thunderbird&#8217;s import from Outlook requires Outlook to be installed. If you only have PST file and you don\u2019t have Outlook installed then go for automated tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thunderbird can&#8217;t find the Outlook data:<\/strong> The import process of Outlook is dependent on Outlook and not on treating the PST as a totally independent file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>32-bit\/64-bit compatibility issues:<\/strong> Some older Thunderbird support threads mention problems with certain Outlook\/Thunderbird architecture combinations, but these are version-specific and should not be taken as a current requirement of the architecture.<\/li>\n<li>If you are troubleshooting an older Outlook install, check the architecture of both applications and test the current supported setup first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attachments missing after import:<\/strong> First, see if the attachment is in the original Outlook message or this happens in one message or in multiple messages. If only one or two messages are affected, compare those messages to the original messages before rerunning the entire migration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some folders didn&#8217;t show up:<\/strong> Verify that the missing folders were indeed part of the chosen import data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Import Appears Stuck:<\/strong> Large mailboxes can take a long time to process. Don&#8217;t exit Thunderbird right away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"conclusion\">\n<h4>Final Words<\/h4>\n<p>So, you must have understood that the &#8220;best way to import PST file into Thunderbird&#8221; depends on what you have available. If you have Outlook installed, Thunderbird&#8217;s Import Tool can use Outlook to get the data into Thunderbird. If you only have a stand-alone PST and don&#8217;t have Outlook then use an automated tool such as Advik PST File Converter to transfer PST file data into your Thunderbird local folders directly. Also, you can use an IMAP-based email account as an intermediary to transfer the PST mail using Outlook and then sync the account with Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, do not delete your original PST file until you have checked messages, folders and attachments in Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs\">\n<div class=\"black-border\">\n<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q1. Can Thunderbird open PST files directly?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No, Thunderbird can&#8217;t import PST files directly. You&#8217;ll need to use automated software or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/pst\/mbox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">convert PST to MBOX<\/a> which is a compatible format of Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. Is Outlook installation mandatory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> If you use the manual method then Outlook installation is mandatory while the software works without Outlook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q 3.<\/strong> <strong>Does Advik PST Converter maintain attachments when importing PST to Thunderbird?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, this tool preserves email attachments and other supported email components while transferring PST data to Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. Can I import a large PST file into Thunderbird?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.\u00a0<\/strong>Yes, you can transfer large PST file into Thunderbird, However, we have tested all the methods with both large and small PST files. But, only the software stoods in the list to import a large PST file into Thunderbird without any fail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. How do I know whether the PST import was successful? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Compare important folder counts, open messages from different dates, check folder hierarchy and test several attachments. Keep the original PST until you&#8217;ve completed these checks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6. How can I test the software before purchasing it? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can take a trial of the PST to Thunderbird converter, which allows you to transfer 25 PST emails into a Thunderbird profile. If you are satisfied with its working procedure, then you can purchase the licensed edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Answer: Thunderbird can import a PST file only on Windows with Outlook installed on the same PC (Tools &gt;&gt; Import &gt;&gt; Import from Outlook). 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