Convert Thunderbird to OLM to Import MBOX Files to OLM in Outlook for Mac 2016, 2011

Migrating from one email service to another is a tedious task, filled with painful stories of data loss, productivity loss and much more. When a user decides to switch from one email service to another one then many questions crop up. One of the common questions is how to transfer all the data from one email service to another? I was also going through this situation as I have to convert Thunderbird to OLM Format.

Recently, I bought a new Apple laptop. In my Windows laptop, I was using Thunderbird email service. So, I decided that I will use Outlook for Mac in Apple laptop. After that, I started searching for a way using which I can move my all my data from Thunderbird to Mac Outlook.

Then, I got to know that to migrate Thunderbird data to Outlook for Mac. I have to first convert MBOX files to OLM file format as Mac Outlook does not support MBOX file format. I was not having any idea about the MBOX and OLM file format. I tried to gain some knowledge on the two file formats.

About MBOX and OLM File Formats

• MBOX: In Thunderbird, it is a mailbox file which is used for managing email messages in a single text file.  Basically, it is a file extension for a text file used to organize and stores emails.
• OLM: It stores all the mailbox data such as emails, calendars, contacts etc. The OLM file is specific to Mac Outlook as it cannot be opened through Windows Outlook.

Now, I was able to understand about the file formats. I again searched how can I convert Thunderbird to OLM file format? After spending hours in searching work, I got to know that there is no method using which I can complete my task. One indirect method was there. In that method, I have to first convert MBOX files to PST format and then import PST files to Outlook for Mac. But this method was too lengthy and time-consuming. Moreover, it was written that technical expertise is required to perform the steps in an accurate way. If steps are not performed correctly then a user can face data loss issue. I do not have much technical knowledge so I reject this method. I was so upset, now what I will do? Then I decided to search again and this time I was lucky that I found a utility that was MBOX to OLM Converter. With this amazing utility, I was able to convert all my Thunderbird data to Outlook for Mac successfully. Moreover, its user-friendly interface made it easy for me to work with this software. Additionally, it is associated with some tremendous features that are explained below.

Salient Features of MBOX to OLM File Converter

• The software maintains the folder hierarchy while the conversion process
• Retains the exact send and revived date of the email messages
• Capable to import the attachments along with MBOX emails
• The utility also imports the inline or embedded images of the email messages
• Any number and any size of MBOX files can be converted into OLM file format

Conclusion

I was able to resolve my problem which I was facing while moving Thunderbird files to my new Apple laptop. I know that there are many users who are also struggling with the same kind of problem. So, with the help of this blog, I want to provide them a simple and reliable solution that is MBOX to OLM File Converter. I always suggest users to select this utility as it is user-friendly, secure and works in a seamless manner. Moreover, there is no risk of data loss while working with this tool.