{"id":493,"date":"2022-05-04T12:20:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T12:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/?p=493"},"modified":"2024-03-19T09:05:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T09:05:03","slug":"free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Techniques to Convert MBOX to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This write-up explains you different methods to convert MBOX file to Personal Storage Table file. We will provide you detailed process of converting MBOX data files into Local PST file.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the desktop email clients use MBOX files. Some examples are Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Entourage, Eudora, SeaMonkey, The Bat, Spicebird, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to email clients that use MBOX files, Outlook is the most effective and reliable service. This is why more users are opting it and need a solution to convert MBOX file items into Personal Storage Table (.pst) file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/dl\/n\/mboxtopstdemo.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\/mbox-to-pst.html\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/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 class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Why_switch_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file_over_MBOX_based_email_clients\" >Why switch to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file over MBOX based email clients?<\/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\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Different_possible_methods_to_Convert_MBOX_data_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file\" >Different possible methods to Convert MBOX data to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Method_1_By_using_Outlook_supported_EML\" >Method 1. By using Outlook supported EML<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_1_Export_MBOX_messages_to_EML_file\" >Step 1. Export MBOX messages to EML file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_2_Save_Moved_Emails_into_PST_file_format\" >Step 2. Save Moved Emails into PST file format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Method_2_Using_Email_Clients\" >Method 2. Using Email Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Method_3_Using_Gmail_with_IMAP\" >Method 3. Using Gmail with IMAP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Pre-requirements\" >Pre-requirements:<\/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\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Steps_to_convert_MBOX_mailbox_data_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file_using_Gmail_account\" >Steps to convert MBOX mailbox data to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file using Gmail account:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_1_Configure_a_Gmail_account_in_Thunderbird\" >Step 1. Configure a Gmail account in Thunderbird<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_2_Import_MBOX_data_file_in_Thunderbird\" >Step 2. Import MBOX data file in Thunderbird<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_3_Copy_data_to_Gmail\" >Step 3. Copy data to Gmail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_4_Move_all_data_into_Outlook\" >Step 4. Move all data into Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Step_5_Exporting_emails_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file\" >Step 5. Exporting emails to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Professional_Program_to_Convert_MBOX_to_MS_PST\" >Professional Program to Convert MBOX to MS PST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/free-techniques-to-convert-mbox-to-outlook-pst-file\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_switch_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file_over_MBOX_based_email_clients\"><\/span>Why switch to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file over MBOX based email clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let us first understand the benefits that you can get with MS Outlook over MBOX email clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suitable for all businesses: <\/strong>Outlook is well suitable for all businesses. All businesses need advanced features which are met easily by Outlook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PST contains more data items: <\/strong>MBOX format holds only email items. On the other side, PST is capable of storing emails, notes, contacts, calendars, tasks, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secure and advanced features: <\/strong>With Outlook, users can get advanced data management and security features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good working with MS Exchange: <\/strong>MBOX email clients do not support Exchange whereas Outlook works smoothly with MS Exchange Server.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let us explore the methods that one can opt for MBOX emails to Outlook file conversion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_possible_methods_to_Convert_MBOX_data_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file\"><\/span>Different possible methods to Convert MBOX data to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here, we will discuss three different methods to convert MBOX email items into Outlook PST file.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using Outlook supported EML <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Using email clients<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Using Gmail with IMAP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_By_using_Outlook_supported_EML\"><\/span>Method 1. By using Outlook supported EML<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method has three steps for conversion of MBOX files.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Export MBOX data to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/software\/eml-to-pst-converter-expert.html\">EML<\/a> file<\/li>\n<li>Move EML files to MS Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Save moved emails in the PST file<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Export_MBOX_messages_to_EML_file\"><\/span>Step 1. Export MBOX messages to EML file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Initially, open the Thunderbird application<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Local Folders<\/strong>, right-click and pick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool1.png 404w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool1-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick and copy the <strong>Local Directory<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Copy and paste your MBOX files to a location on your system and start Mozilla Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Pick these emails, right-click on anyone and choose option \u2018<strong>Save As..\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool2.png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tool2-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select and save emails to your computer folder. These emails are saved in EML format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Save_Moved_Emails_into_PST_file_format\"><\/span>Step 2. Save Moved Emails into PST file format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For exporting emails from Outlook, go to <strong>File <\/strong>\u2013 <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool3.png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool3-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Export to file<\/strong> option and press<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool4.png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool4-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>Outlook PST file<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool5.png 441w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool5-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick folder containing EML files in Outlook and hit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool6.png 441w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool6-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set location for new Outlook PST and press the <strong>Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool7.png 441w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool7-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Finally, you will see PST file which you needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_Email_Clients\"><\/span>Method 2. Using Email Clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No direct way is there that can convert MBOX emails into Local Outlook file format. For this, you need email clients that support MBOX files like Apple Mail, Eudora, etc. This method consists of 5 different steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Import MBOX files into Apple Mail<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Export the Apple Mail folder to another MBOX file<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Open MBOX with Eudora<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Import Eudora mailboxes in Outlook Express<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Move emails from OE to Outlook<\/p>\n<p>If you need emails in the PST file, you can see the above steps to export the PST file from Outlook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Using_Gmail_with_IMAP\"><\/span>Method 3. Using Gmail with IMAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method needs a Gmail account to move MBOX file items into Outlook PST files. This method needs MBOX based email client and PST-supported email client for the conversion.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-requirements\"><\/span><strong>Pre-requirements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a new Gmail account<\/li>\n<li>Enable IMAP in this Gmail account<\/li>\n<li>Login Gmail to any web browser<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Gear <\/strong>icon from the top-right section and <strong>see all settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong> and save these settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool8.png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool8-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run Mozilla Thunderbird which is free to download<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_convert_MBOX_mailbox_data_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file_using_Gmail_account\"><\/span>Steps to convert MBOX mailbox data to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file using Gmail account:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Configure_a_Gmail_account_in_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Step 1. Configure a Gmail account in Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>File,<\/strong> select <strong>New,<\/strong> and then <strong>existing mail account<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter the name, email id, and password of a new account and click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool9..png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool9..png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool9.-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hit <strong>Done <\/strong>button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool10-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"346\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool10-1.png 346w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool10-1-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the new window, it will ask to authenticate the account with the same id and password<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click on <strong>Allow<\/strong> button to complete the configuration steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Import_MBOX_data_file_in_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Step 2. Import MBOX data file in Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Local Folders<\/strong>, right-click and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool11-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool11-1.png 404w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool11-1-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, select and copy the <strong>Local Directory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Copy_data_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Step 3. Copy data to Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>You will see the MBOX file under Local folders<\/li>\n<li>Open this and select all email messages<\/li>\n<li>Right-click and select <strong>Copy to<\/strong> and choose Inbox location of newly added account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool12.png 606w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool12-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the email synchronize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Move_all_data_into_Outlook\"><\/span>Step 4. Move all data into Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>File <\/strong>and then hit <strong>Add account<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter email-id &amp; password and connect to the same Gmail account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool13.png 599w, https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tool13-266x300.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, all emails will get synchronized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Exporting_emails_to_Personal_Storage_Table_pst_file\"><\/span>Step 5. Exporting emails to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If you need emails in a PST file, then you can go above &amp; check the steps for it.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Program_to_Convert_MBOX_to_MS_PST\"><\/span><em><strong>Professional Program to Convert MBOX to MS PST<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><em>The above-explained manual ways are completely free but are very complicated and lengthy. Also, users may lose data integrity during the conversion process. So, to avoid all such issues, we suggest an alternate best solution i.e. <strong>DataVare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datavare.com\/software\/mbox-to-pst-converter-expert.html\">MBOX to PST Converter<\/a><\/strong> automated tool. This is a fully automated program to complete the conversion of MBOX data items into Outlook PST files in 4-5 easy steps. Even, you don\u2019t have to depend on any email client for completing the conversion task.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>This post comes with different manual ways for exporting MBOX email messages to Personal Storage Table (.pst) file format. If you find these manual ways not comfortable for you, then you can simply opt for third-party software to convert MBOX to Outlook PST file. In comparison to manual solutions, this automated program is fully safe, easy, and quick to provide you with conversion results. Also, a freeware option to check the software functionality is available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This write-up explains you different methods to convert MBOX file to Personal Storage Table file. We will provide you detailed process of converting MBOX data files into Local PST file. 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