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Wondering how to do it? Don\u2019t worry, today we will share some reliable techniques to <strong>import PST to Thunderbird<\/strong> using the Mac <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/\"><strong>PST Converter<\/strong><\/a> and other solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"mac-tab\" class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"windows-tab\" class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content text-center\">\n<div id=\"mac\" class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"windows\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-pst-converter-tool-windows.exe\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pst\/converter\/buy.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Outlook is a popular email client but its oversized PST files and multiple other reasons are compelling users to import Outlook data files to Thunderbird. Mozilla Thunderbird is a user-trusted email application used to store and exchange important business data. Today, we are here to talk about how you can securely import and open PST files in Thunderbird. Without wasting much time, let\u2019s directly start with prominent solutions for this process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Import_PST_to_Thunderbird_Without_Outlook-_Pro_Method\" >Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook- Pro Method<\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Steps_to_Import_PST_to_Thunderbird\" >Steps to Import PST to Thunderbird<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#4_Prominent_Reasons_to_Use_PST_Converter_Software\" >4 Prominent Reasons to Use PST Converter Software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Import_PST_to_Thunderbird_Using_MS_Outlook\" >Import PST to Thunderbird Using MS Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Step_1_Enable_IMAP_Access_in_your_Gmail_Account\" >Step 1: Enable IMAP Access in your Gmail Account<\/a><\/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\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Step_2_Add_Gmail_Account_in_MS_Outlook\" >Step 2: Add Gmail Account in MS Outlook<\/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.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Step_3_Copy_and_Paste_the_Outlook_PST_Files_into_Gmail_Account\" >Step 3: Copy and Paste the Outlook PST Files into Gmail Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Step_4_Save_Outlook_PST_Files_using_Google_Takeout\" >Step 4: Save Outlook PST Files using Google Takeout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Step_5_Bring_In_Converted_PST_Files_into_Mozilla_Thunderbird\" >Step 5: Bring In Converted PST Files into Mozilla Thunderbird<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_PST_to_Thunderbird_Without_Outlook-_Pro_Method\"><\/span>Import PST to Thunderbird Without Outlook- Pro Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To import the PST to Thunderbird without Outlook, you can use the PST Converter Tool. It is one of the safest utilities that securely import Outlook PST files to Thunderbird without any data loss. Its advanced features help you to increase your conversion efficiency with 100% accurate output. Here are the steps to start using this utility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Import_PST_to_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Steps to Import PST to Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Install<\/strong> and <strong>Launch<\/strong> the <strong>PST Converter Tool <\/strong>on your system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the PST files <\/strong>you would like to import and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the folders <\/strong>you want to import and hit the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<li>Apply some <strong>additional features <\/strong>of this utility.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click <strong>Convert<\/strong> to convert PST to Thunderbird without Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you can safely and quickly perform the conversion process. Moreover, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-pst-from-office-365\/\"> <strong>import PST to Office 365<\/strong><\/a>, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, IMAP, and other email clients by using this software.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Prominent_Reasons_to_Use_PST_Converter_Software\"><\/span>4 Prominent Reasons to Use PST Converter Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy and Effective Graphical Interface<\/li>\n<li>24*7 User Assistance<\/li>\n<li>No PST File Size Restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Allows Customisation in Output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the upcoming section, let us discuss how we can make Thunderbird import Outlook PST using MS Outlook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_PST_to_Thunderbird_Using_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Import PST to Thunderbird Using MS Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The whole process will take place in five board parts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Enable_IMAP_Access_in_your_Gmail_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Enable IMAP Access in your Gmail Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign In<\/strong> to your <strong>Gmail account<\/strong> and click the <strong>settings <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>See all settings<\/strong> and click <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click the <strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, your Gmail account is now IMAP enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_Gmail_Account_in_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Step 2: Add Gmail Account in MS Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go to Outlook.com <\/strong>and tap on the <strong>Tools<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Account<\/strong> option to process further.<\/li>\n<li>In this pop-up, hit on the <strong>+ icon<\/strong> to add the Gmail account.<\/li>\n<li>Hit on the <strong>add account<\/strong> option, <strong>enter your Gmail address,<\/strong> and tap <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In this window, tap <strong>Continue<\/strong> and <strong>sign in<\/strong> to your default Google browser.<\/li>\n<li>After that, you will be redirected to <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, the Gmail account will be added to MS Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Copy_and_Paste_the_Outlook_PST_Files_into_Gmail_Account\"><\/span>Step 3: Copy and Paste the Outlook PST Files into Gmail Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go to the emails <\/strong>you want to import.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drag and Leave<\/strong> the files in your Google Mail Account.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, your Outlook PST files are now added to Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Save_Outlook_PST_Files_using_Google_Takeout\"><\/span>Step 4: Save Outlook PST Files using Google Takeout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign In <\/strong>to the <strong>Google Mail account<\/strong> and click this link <a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/takeout\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.google.com\/takeout<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>mails<\/strong> option and <strong>select the folders <\/strong>in which you have added the Outlook PST files.<\/li>\n<li>Now, tap on <strong>delivery method<\/strong>, <strong>file type,<\/strong> and <strong>archive size,<\/strong> and click <strong>Create Archive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once the process is done you will be notified via email.<\/li>\n<li>Download the archived files to save the PST files in MBOX file format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Bring_In_Converted_PST_Files_into_Mozilla_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Step 5: Bring In Converted PST Files into Mozilla Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, open the <strong>Thunderbird application <\/strong>and <strong>install the ImportExportToolsNG add-on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Here, click the <strong>Tools<\/strong> option in the <strong>menu bar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>ImportExportToolsNG<\/strong> option and hit on the <strong>Import MBOX file<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the MBOX file<\/strong> containing your Outlook PST data.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you have successfully made Thunderbird import Outlook PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This method is risky as there is no assuirty to maintain the original folder\/data hierarchy. Also, it will take a long time to import Outlook data files to Thunderbird. Hence, a professional PST Converter tool is the best alternative to this solution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convert PST to PDF\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In conclusion, the only way to <strong>import PST to Thunderbird<\/strong> is by using professional PST Converter Software. It provides effective and virus-free import results in a less span of time. Also in this solution, you can import Outlook PST files to Thunderbird without using MS Outlook.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-faq\">\n<h4 class=\"main_heading mb-4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><em>Frequently Asked Questions<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"faq-content\">\n<p><strong>Ques. How do I import PST files into Thunderbird without Outlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans- <\/strong>You can import PST files into Thunderbird without Outlook using the third-party PST Converter Tool. To know the procedure, follow the given steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Install<\/strong> and <strong>Launch<\/strong> the<strong> PST Converter Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the required PST files<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> as the <strong>saving option<\/strong> and <strong>log in<\/strong> to its account.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the import procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\">\n<p><strong>Ques. How do I copy my Outlook address book to Thunderbird?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To copy the Outlook address book\/contacts to Thunderbird, follow the given steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Launch Outlook<\/strong> and <strong>copy the contacts<\/strong> you want to transfer to the Thunderbird application.<\/li>\n<li>Now, <strong>go to your Thunderbird<\/strong> account and <strong>create a folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, <strong>paste your copied contacts <\/strong>into Thunderbird\u2019s folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: You can protect your Outlook data from getting corrupted, by importing the Outlook Data Files(.pst) into the Thunderbird application.<a class=\"read-more ml-1 main-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-pst-to-thunderbird\/\">Read 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