Hello readers! We all know that Outlook is gaining popularity with time. A lot of users have started switching to Outlook from their existing email clients. You must also agree that data migration is not an easy task to do. Similarly, switching from Thunderbird is also not an easy task to do. So, in the blog, we will learn how to transfer Thunderbird address book to Outlook contacts without any hassle. We will also have a look at the reasons why the users need to perform this conversion from Thunderbird to Outlook. I will try to make sure that the complete blog is easy to understand and helpful.
Why to export Thunderbird address book to Outlook
Let’s discuss the reasons that users decide for shifting from Thunderbird to Outlook.
- Outlook offers better features and functionalities than Thunderbird.
- Outlook is user-friendly and more flexible than Thunderbird.
- Organizing the personal information of the user is more easier in Outlook than Thunderbird.
- Outlook allows configuring multiple email accounts at the same time within a single interface.
More Facts about Thunderbird to Outlook Migration
Before discussing the method for exporting Thunderbird address book to Outlook contacts lets discuss some of the key points that you must keep in mind during Thunderbird to Outlook export.
- Thunderbird uses the MBOX file format and the Outlook uses the PST file format for storage of data. Hence, we need to convert MBOX files to PST for this conversion.
- For converting MBOX files to PST there is not any manual approach available with us. So, we need to export emails and contacts separately for this.
So further we will discuss how to export address book from Thunderbird to Outlook.
Also read- Export MBOX files to Office 365
Converting Thunderbird address book to Outlook
So, now we will discuss the methods available with us for exporting Thunderbird contacts to Outlook.
Manual Method
The manual method for exporting Thunderbird address book to MS Outlook
comprises of 2 steps.
Step 1- Exporting Thunderbird address book to CSV format
- Firstly, launch Mozilla Thunderbird and go to the Address Book menu.
- On Address book, Click Tool menu >> Export button.
- Lastly, fill in the destination location and file name. From the select file type to import from, select “Comma Separated (* .csv)” and Press on the Save button.
Step 1 is completed here as we get the CSV file.
Step 2- Exporting CSV file into Microsoft Outlook
- Firstly, Open MS Outlook and Go to menu – File >> Open >> Import. If Outlook 2007 & 2003, go to File >> Import & Export.
- Now, you have to choose “Import from another program or file” and hit the Next button.
- From select the type of file Choose the “Comma Separated Values (Windows)” option and click on the Next button.
- Hit on the Browse button and select the CSV file we generated earlier, then press Next.
- Now, choose a destination Outlook folder where you want to Import Thunderbird contacts and click the Next button.
- On the Import a File dialog box click the Finish button.
- Lastly, after a while, the Thunderbird Address Book to Outlook contacts transfer will be complete.
Limitation of the Manual Method
There are some limitations to the Manual Method that the user has to face. Such that:
- Time-consuming
- Does not export the mails
- Data security is not guaranteed.
As we can see that the manual method is quite long which results in time wastage. Moreover, using this method, only contacts can be transferred not the emails. So, to overcome these drawbacks we will go for an automated method.
Automated Method for Converting Thunderbird Address Book to Outlook
Using the Thunderbird To Outlook converter tool you can export your Thunderbird Address Book to MS Outlook contacts without any hassle. You can even export your complete Thunderbird mailbox contents including the mails, contacts, calendar, etc. The tool is developed using the most advanced technologies that ensure data security and data integrity. Moreover, if you will use this tool you can easily perform the conversion in few clicks saving your precious time. The tools has an easy to use GUI that allows even the non-technical person to use it. The demo version of the tool is free.
Bottom lines
Here, in this blog, we discussed the reasons for the shifting of users from Thunderbird to Outlook. We also discussed the methods for the export of Thunderbird address book to Outlook contacts. We advise you to go for the automated method for this conversion as will ensure perfect data conversion. Hope this guide will help you out.
