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They use Thunderbird for email communication and other day-to-day tasks. But Gmail is also an old email client, due to which many employees use it within the organization. So, in order to bring all the email accounts to the same page, people look for a solution to import Gmail to Thunderbird. Therefore, in this blog, you can explore 3 verified solutions. Either you can try two manual approaches or straightaway use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/gmail\/backup\/\"  target=\"_blank\"><strong>MacSonik Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> to complete the migration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Method_1-_Use_Google_Takeout_to_Migrate_Gmail_to_Thunderbird\" >Method 1- Use Google Takeout to Migrate Gmail to Thunderbird<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Method_2-_Gmail_to_Thunderbird_Migration_via_IMAP_Configuration\" >Method 2- Gmail to Thunderbird Migration via IMAP Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Method_3-_Import_Gmail_to_Thunderbird_Via_Professional_Software\" >Method 3- Import Gmail to Thunderbird Via Professional Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Why_Should_I_Go_for_Professional_Method\" >Why Should I Go for Professional Method?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/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\/export-gmail-email-to-thunderbird-mac\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Import_Gmail_Emails_to_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Reasons to Import Gmail Emails to Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we jump directly to the solution, you can explore some of the known reasons for the Gmail to Thunderbird migration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thunderbird works even if you don\u2019t have a proper internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many organizations are comfortable with a desktop-based email application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thunderbird usually stores all the emails on the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can manage multiple email accounts in Thunderbird, including Gmail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are many add-ons in the Thunderbird Application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple features are not available on Gmail that are easily available on Thunderbird.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many organizations don\u2019t want to store emails in the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thunderbird even stores the emails locally in an MBOX file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many possible reasons why switching from Gmail to Thunderbird is a better choice, depending on various features. Now, let\u2019s explore some of the manual approaches to get this task done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Proven_Methods_to_Import_Gmail_to_Thunderbird_on_Mac\"><\/span>3 Proven Methods to Import Gmail to Thunderbird on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will be discussing two methods that will be performed manually without using any third-party software. But if you feel that these methods are complex, then you can directly move to the professional method, in which we have used a third-party software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Use_Google_Takeout_to_Migrate_Gmail_to_Thunderbird\"><\/span>Method 1- Use Google Takeout to Migrate Gmail to Thunderbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can follow this method to migrate Gmail to Thunderbird, and as it involves lengthy steps so we have split this into two phases. In Phase 1, we will export the Gmail emails by using the Google Takeout Service, and then in Phase 2, we will import the extracted data to Thunderbird by using the ImportExportTool NG addon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 1- Extract Gmail Emails through Takeout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Gmail on the browser and click on your <strong>Profile<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click on the <strong>Manage your Google Account<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Data and Privacy <\/strong>option present on the left side and scroll down to hit the <strong>Download your Data <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see the <strong>Google Takeout Service <\/strong>page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now deselect all the checkboxes, and only select the <strong>Mail<\/strong> checkbox. Click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then choose the <strong>Destination<\/strong> where the exported file will be saved.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Frequency<\/strong> of Gmail data and the <strong>File Type<\/strong> of the exported file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, define the <strong>file size<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Create Export <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will download your Gmail emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, Phase 1 of this method is completed, and now you will have to go to Phase 2. Before moving to Phase 2, install and add Thunderbird addon, <strong>ImportExportTools NG<\/strong>, to your application. After adding this addon, follow the Phase 2 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 2- Import Extracted Emails to Thunderbird<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the <strong>Mozilla Thunderbird Application <\/strong>on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In your Thunderbird mailbox, create a <strong>new folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>New Folder<\/strong> and click on the <strong>ImportExportTool NG <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Import MBOX file, and from the <strong>Directory <\/strong>option, click on All MBOX files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then browse the <strong>file you exported <\/strong>in Phase 1 and click on the <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the process is completed, you can see all the Gmail emails in your Thunderbird account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above method is quite lengthy, but it is free of cost. There is another free method to import Gmail to Thunderbird that you can explore below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Gmail_to_Thunderbird_Migration_via_IMAP_Configuration\"><\/span>Method 2- Gmail to Thunderbird Migration via IMAP Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The configuration of your Gmail account to Thunderbird will be done by IMAP. So, you can follow the steps given below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the <strong>Thunderbird <\/strong>Application on your Computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click on the <strong>Tool <\/strong>tab and click on the <strong>Account Settings <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, hit the <strong>Add Mail <\/strong>Account option available in the <strong>Account Actions <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, Provide your <strong>Gmail Credentials<\/strong>, like your Email Address and <strong>App Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, provide the <strong>IMAP details <\/strong>and click on the <strong>Finish <\/strong>Button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Gmail account will be configured with your Thunderbird Account. This is how you can migrate Gmail emails to your Thunderbird Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Import_Gmail_to_Thunderbird_Via_Professional_Software\"><\/span>Method 3- Import Gmail to Thunderbird Via Professional Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to avoid the lengthy and complex manual methods, then you can take a shortcut. Use the <strong>MacSonik Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong> that directly exports Gmail emails to Thunderbird. It has a very simple user interface that can enable any novice or non-technical user to perform migration with ease. This software is compatible with all versions of Mac and is available for Windows. Th only need is to download the respective version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easy Steps to Export Gmail to Thunderbird<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and Launch the <strong>MacSonik Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Gmail (Backup Mails Only)<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your <strong>Gmail ID<\/strong> and <strong>Third Party App <\/strong>Password to Login.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see the list of <strong>Gmail Mailboxes<\/strong>. Mark the folders to import.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, in the <strong>Migrate in Email Client<\/strong> option, choose the <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, select the <strong>Thunderbird profile <\/strong>and click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Apply built-in filters to migrate data precisely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All your Gmail emails will be imported to your Thunderbird account. The above steps will be applicable only if your Thunderbird Application is configured on your system. Otherwise, you can first save all the Gmail emails to an MBOX file and then import that MBOX file to your Thunderbird account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_I_Go_for_Professional_Method\"><\/span>Why Should I Go for Professional Method?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many reasons why you should try the professional method, that is:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This method is quick and accurate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No data will be lost during the import process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-technical users can easily follow all the steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The steps are short and convenient to perfom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are fewer chances of making any errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-gmail-to-office-365-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Migrate Gmail to Office 365<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, you have multiple methods to import Gmail to Thunderbird, and the final choice will be yours. If you think you have good technical expertise, then we must advise you to follow the manual method. It will save some extra bucks for you. But in case you lack technical knowledge, then you must directly use the professional softwate. It will do the direct Gmail to Thunderbird migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h4 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1. How do I import Gmail into Thunderbird?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A1.<\/strong> The steps to export Gmail emails to Thunderbird are very simple. Simply, launch the <strong>MacSonik Gmail Backup Tool <\/strong>and log in using Gmail credentials. Then mark all the emails you wish to import to Thunderbird. Finally, choose Thunderbird as the destination and import all your Gmail emails. Make sure your Thunderbird account is configured on your system.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2. Is it safe to apply the manual method for Gmail to Thunderbird Migration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A2. <\/strong>Yes, it is safe to apply the manual method to migrate Gmail emails to Thunderbird. But make sure you have a good technical understanding because the steps are lengthy and quite complex.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: There are a lot of organizations that still prefer Mozilla Thunderbird as the safest form of email platform. 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