{"id":1348,"date":"2026-02-27T18:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2026-02-28T05:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:21:09","slug":"migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Ways to Migrate Mac OLM Data into Betterbird | Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"1402\">As we know, emails play a vital role in communication; nevertheless, managing emails can become troublesome sometimes. For example, you are using Outlook for Mac and now need to shift to another email client like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Postbox, or Betterbird, all of which use the MBOX file format. Microsoft Outlook for Mac stores emails and other information, such as attachments, contacts, calendars, notes, and journals. However, OLM is a proprietary mailbox format used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac and is not supported by Betterbird directly. Therefore, if you want to migrate Mac OLM to Betterbird, you must convert OLM files into MBOX format, which is supported by Betterbird and other email clients. The main purpose of this blog is to provide a complete guide on how to <strong>migrate Mac OLM data to Betterbird<\/strong> by converting OLM files into MBOX format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a title=\"How to Move Mac Outlook OLM file to Apple Mail?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/move-mac-outlook-olm-file-to-emlx-for-apple-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Move Mac Outlook OLM file to Apple Mail?<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Understanding_OLM_and_MBOX_File_Formats\" >Understanding OLM and MBOX File Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Some_of_the_Common_Reasons_for_Migration\" >Some of the Common Reasons for Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Methods_to_Migrate_Mac_OLM_to_Betterbird\" >Methods to Migrate Mac OLM to Betterbird<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Manual_Method\" >Manual Method<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Step_1_Export_Mac_Outlooks_OLM_Data\" >Step 1: Export Mac Outlook&#8217;s OLM Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Step_2_Use_Apple_Mail_to_convert_OLM_to_MBOX\" >Step 2: Use Apple Mail to convert OLM to MBOX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Step_3_Use_Betterbird_to_import_MBOX\" >Step 3: Use Betterbird to import MBOX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Step_4_Confirm_Data_Imported\" >Step 4: Confirm Data Imported<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Drawbacks_of_Manual_Techniques\" >Drawbacks of Manual Techniques<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Professional_Method\" >Professional Method<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Steps_to_migrate_OLM_files_to_Betterbird_Email_Client\" >Steps to migrate OLM files to Betterbird Email Client<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/migrate-mac-olm-data-to-betterbird\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1452\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_OLM_and_MBOX_File_Formats\"><\/span>Understanding OLM and MBOX File Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1664\"><strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1462\">OLM:<\/strong> This is a vendor-specific format used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac. It manages all the email data on macOS. All the items, like emails, attachments, contacts, and more, are stored in OLM file format.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1675\">MBOX:<\/strong> This is a standard file format for storing email messages in a single text file. The file format is commonly used by many email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora, Opera Mail, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1929\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_Common_Reasons_for_Migration\"><\/span><strong>Some of the Common Reasons for Migration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2020\">Before starting the migration process, let\u2019s understand the common reasons for migration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2298\">\u2022 One of the most basic and common reasons is that OLM is a platform-specific format of Microsoft Outlook for Mac. However, MBOX is a platform-independent format that allows users to access data in multiple email clients such as SeaMonkey Mail, Postbox, Entourage, and more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2500\">\u2022 MBOX is an open-standard format and easier to store for long-term backup; on the other hand, Mac Outlook Data File is a vendor-specific format, which is difficult to store outside the Mac Outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2688\">\u2022 When users need to migrate their data from Mac Outlook to Windows Thunderbird \/ Gmail \/ Apple Mail. Most non-Outlook clients need MBOX conversion since OLM cannot be loaded natively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2785\">\u2022 Several programs for data analysis, content search, and email recovery can read MBOX files.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2891\">\u2022 To protect email data, users often convert OLM to MBOX while switching from Mac to Windows or Linux.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2995\">\u2022 Archiving in open formats, such as MBOX, guarantees long-term accessibility for business compliance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3056\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Migrate_Mac_OLM_to_Betterbird\"><\/span>Methods to Migrate Mac OLM to Betterbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3465\">There is no direct method to migrate Mac OLM to Betterbird. However, Betterbird is an email client that supports the MBOX file format; you need to migrate the OLM file into MBOX format. Here are some alternative conversion methods. The manual method converts the entire mailbox, and it is a free solution with some limitations, but the professional method provides smooth, secure, and successful conversion.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3488\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Method\"><\/span>Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Export_Mac_Outlooks_OLM_Data\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Export Mac Outlook&#8217;s OLM Data<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch the Mac version of Microsoft Outlook.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, choose File \u2192 Export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the information you want to export:(Emails,Contacts,Calendars,Activities)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the Export to OLM option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the .olm file to the desktop of your Mac.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Use_Apple_Mail_to_convert_OLM_to_MBOX\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Use Apple Mail to convert OLM to MBOX<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betterbird supports MBOX but is unable to import OLM directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your Mac, open Apple Mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Import Mailboxes under File.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select OLM-formatted files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the Outlook OLM file that was exported.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emails will be imported into a local inbox using Apple Mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Mail mailbox export in MBOX format:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Mailbox &gt; Export Mailbox \u2192 Save as MBOX after selecting the mailbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Use_Betterbird_to_import_MBOX\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Use Betterbird to import MBOX<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Betterbird.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To import mail from an MBOX file, choose Tools \u2192 Import.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse and select the converted MBOX file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emails will be imported into a new local folder by Betterbird.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Confirm_Data_Imported\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Confirm Data Imported<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify that every email, folder and attachment has been imported properly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If required, rearrange the folders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_of_Manual_Techniques\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawbacks of Manual Techniques<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Time-consuming Process<br \/>\n\u2022 Emails Only (Limited Data Types)<br \/>\n\u2022 Risk of Data Loss or Corruption<br \/>\n\u2022 Folder Structure May Change<br \/>\n\u2022 Technical Knowledge Required<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4843\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Method\"><\/span>Professional Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"5683\">If you are facing issues in manual migration, such as time-consuming, limited to emails, prone to structural changes and data issues, and requiring technical knowledge, then try this professional method to migrate Mac OLM to Betterbird. The <strong>DataVare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/software\/olm-to-mbox-converter.html\">OLM to MBOX Converter<\/a><\/strong> provides a reliable and professional solution for migrating OLM data safely. Users can effortlessly migrate their OLM file into MBOX format. Export all the data in just one conversion, which easily preserves all the components during conversion. MBOX can open in 20+ supported applications, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, Postbox, SeaMonkey Mail, Claws Mail, and Betterbird. No additional software needs to be installed. The tool provides bug-free outcomes. Maintain the folder hierarchy. Offers a free demo version to its users before purchasing its licensed version.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"5683\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/dl\/n\/olmtopstdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/software\/order\/olm-to-pst-converter.html\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5746\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_migrate_OLM_files_to_Betterbird_Email_Client\"><\/span>Steps to migrate OLM files to Betterbird Email Client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5800\"><strong data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5759\">Step 1:<\/strong> Install the application on your system<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"5851\"><strong data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"5813\">Step 2:<\/strong> Launch it and open it on the system<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x165.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.webp 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5934\"><strong data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5864\">Step 3:<\/strong> Click the Browse option and select the OLM file from your local storage<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5934\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-300x89.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-300x89.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.webp 515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"6022\"><strong data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"5947\">Step 4:<\/strong> After importing the data, take a preview of the data before migrating it<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"6022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x165.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.webp 859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6108\"><strong data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6035\">Step 5:<\/strong> Choose the file format in which you want to migrate. For example, MBOX<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6177\"><strong data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6121\">Step 6:<\/strong> Search the location where you need to store your data<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6177\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-300x165.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.webp 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6223\"><strong data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6190\">Step 7:<\/strong> Click \u201cConvert Now\u201d right away<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6223\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-300x152.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-768x388.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5.webp 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6259\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6261\" data-end=\"6382\"><strong>What is the easiest way to migrate OLM files to Betterbird?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6305\" data-end=\"6308\" \/>Using a professional email migration tool is the easiest and safest way to migrate OLM files to Betterbird, especially when dealing with large or multiple mailbox files.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6520\"><strong data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6448\">Does this tool preserve the data properties after migration?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6448\" data-end=\"6451\" \/>Yes, this tool safely preserves all data properties after conversion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6673\"><strong data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6560\">Is there a demo version available?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6560\" data-end=\"6563\" \/>Yes, this tool provides a free demo version for users, so that they can test the application before buying it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6680\" data-end=\"6693\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"7315\">In conclusion, there are two ways to migrate Mac OLM data to Betterbird: manually or with the help of a professional solution. The manual approach has many stages and has drawbacks, including the possibility of data loss and structural changes, even if it works well for tiny mailboxes and sporadic transfers. Conversely, a specialized tool such as a reliable email migration tool streamlines the procedure by guaranteeing a mass transfer that is accurate, quick, and free of technical issues. As a result, customers may choose the approach that best suits their needs for transfer, technical know-how, and data volume.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we know, emails play a vital role in communication; nevertheless, managing emails can become troublesome sometimes. For example, you are using Outlook for Mac and now need to shift to another email client like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Postbox, or Betterbird, all of which use the MBOX file format. 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