{"id":1444,"date":"2022-12-07T09:45:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T09:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=1444"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:53:26","slug":"thunderbird-to-gmail-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail Account on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1444&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail Account on Mac&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"user-query\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Summary:<\/strong> Thunderbird is a free email client offered by Mozilla that you can use to manage your business emails. Though due to its outdated functionality its users are bouncing to other email clients. Most users are bouncing to Gmail as it is advanced and preferred by millions of users every day. However, like any other migration, it is also not an easy task to import emails from Thunderbird to Gmail. So, to make it easier for you we have prepared a detailed guide on this.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will share some prime reasons, a manual solution has certain shortcomings. To eliminate this, we have a professional Mac <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/thunderbird-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Thunderbird Backup Tool<\/a><\/strong>. It is the most advanced and secure tool for an effective and quick migration. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Why_Transfer_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Gmail\" >Why Transfer Thunderbird Emails to Gmail?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#How_do_I_Transfer_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail_Manually\" >How do I Transfer Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail Manually?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Part_1_Enable_IMAP_Option_in_Gmail\" >Part 1: Enable IMAP Option in Gmail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Part_2_Steps_to_Transfer_Saved_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\" >Part 2: Steps to Transfer Saved Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<\/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.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Loopholes_of_the_Native_Solution\" >Loopholes of the Native Solution<\/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.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Professional_Solution_to_Import_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\" >Professional Solution to Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Way_to_Professionally_Import_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\" >Way to Professionally Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<\/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.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Key_Software_Traits\" >Key Software Traits<\/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.macsonik.com\/blog\/thunderbird-to-gmail-migration\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Transfer_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Why Transfer Thunderbird Emails to Gmail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are some common reasons to export Thunderbird email to Gmail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gmail is a more secure and advanced email client.<\/li>\n<li>It offers a more easy-to-use graphical user interface in comparison to Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Thunderbird\u2019s mailbox folders cannot exceed the 4 GB limit.<\/li>\n<li>Google Mail offers security features like 2-step verification which prevents unauthorized third-party access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us move ahead and find out quick solutions to migrate Thunderbird emails to Gmail. There are two possible ways to complete any migration process i.e. a manual and a professional way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_Transfer_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail_Manually\"><\/span>How do I Transfer Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail Manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The manual method consists of two parts and each part should be executed properly to get a proper outcome. We suggest you analyze the whole method well to get a better understanding of it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_1_Enable_IMAP_Option_in_Gmail\"><\/span>Part 1: Enable IMAP Option in Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sign in<\/strong> to your Gmail account with the required credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <strong>Gear icon <\/strong>and then click <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In settings tap on <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Under IMAP Access, select <strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_2_Steps_to_Transfer_Saved_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Part 2: Steps to Transfer Saved Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Login<\/strong> to your Thunderbird account and click on the <strong>settings<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom click on the <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>&gt; <strong>Account Actions<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Tap o the <strong>Add Mail Account<\/strong> and enter the following details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Name<\/strong>, <strong>Gmail ID<\/strong>, and <strong>Password<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After that click on the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Note: The process will take some time here.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Done<\/strong> button. Now, go to your Inbox and <strong>right-click on the email<\/strong> you want to transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Copy To<\/strong>&gt; Click on the <strong>Gmail ID<\/strong> you just added.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click Inbox to successfully transfer saved emails from Thunderbird to Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As it is seen that the above process took place in two parts and it became quite hectic. Though it successfully did what it said. Still, you should evaluate the below downsides of the above method.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loopholes_of_the_Native_Solution\"><\/span>Loopholes of the Native Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The process is very long and monotonous to export Thunderbird email to Gmail.<\/li>\n<li>You will have to repeat the whole process to transfer each mail.<\/li>\n<li>It is a bit difficult to implement for non-technical users.<\/li>\n<li>The process is time taking and requires a lot of patience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To eliminate the above drawbacks, it is important to move toward the next section of this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Solution_to_Import_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Professional Solution to Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MacSonik Thunderbird Backup Tool is the best solution to eradicate the above shortcomings of the native solution. It is a one-stop solution to quickly migrate Thunderbird emails to Gmail and other email clients on Mac OS. This tool is 100% safe to use and developed with an easy-to-use GUI. To know in detail about the process, go along the below steps.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_to_Professionally_Import_Emails_from_Thunderbird_to_Gmail\"><\/span>Way to Professionally Import Emails from Thunderbird to Gmail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong> and <strong>Launch<\/strong> the MacSonik Thunderbird Backup Tool.<\/li>\n<li>Tick the <strong>Yandex Mailbox items<\/strong> that you want to migrate to Gmail and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now select <strong>Gmail<\/strong> as the saving option from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Login<\/strong> to your Gmail account with the required credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the required features of the tool.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button to accomplish this migration successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"user-query\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Note:<\/strong> <em>Thunderbird should be pre-installed and log in to the system to execute the migration process with ease.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Software_Traits\"><\/span>Key Software Traits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>It can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/save-thunderbird-mbox-as-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" >convert Thunderbird email to PDF<\/a><\/strong>, PST, EML, EMLX, DOCM, and 15+ file formats.<\/li>\n<li>This utility facilitates users to bulk\u2013import emails from Thunderbird to Gmail and other email clients.<\/li>\n<li>Users can also remove similar emails, attachments, and other mailbox items from the conversion process.<\/li>\n<li>You can even avail of the option of skipping the attachments while migrating.<\/li>\n<li>It allows you to save the attachment files separately in a folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-thunderbird-converts-to-csv\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Export Contacts from Thunderbird to CSV on Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We hope that you found this article helpful and informative. This write-up is a detailed guide on how to import emails from Thunderbird to Gmail on Mac. It includes a native solution with certain loopholes. So to provide you with a hassle-free solution we have included a professional Thunderbird backup tool. It is an expert-recommended solution for the efficient migration or conversion of Thunderbird emails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Thunderbird is a free email client offered by Mozilla that you can use to manage your business emails. 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