
We have also highlighted an efficient third-party software “ Kernel MBOX Viewer” designed specifically to import data from MBOX format files that are based on all major email client applications. Read Also: Free Methods to Convert MBOX to PST FileĪpart from the manual procedure to import Eudora to Thunderbird, you can also use third-party tools to view email contents of MBOX files or its variants. Again, go back to the Thunderbird mailbox window and click on the imported file to view its email contents.Browse to the location where Eudora’s source database file (MBOX) is stored select the required files, and click Open.Choose the option Import directly one or more mbox files and click OK.
Now, go back to the Thunderbird mailbox window, right-click on the root of Local Folders hierarchy and select ImportExportTools NG > Import mbox file. Click on the Add button and re-start the program to save the changes. You will see a message asking to add the ImportExportTools NG add-on to your Thunderbird client. Then, select ImportExportTools NG and click on the Add to Thunderbird button. In the Add-ons Manager window, search for the ImportExport add-on. Launch Thunderbird and click on the Menu button located at the extreme right of the interface. Follow the given instructions to add ImportExport add-on as well as to import the required MBOX files. Thunderbird requires the installation of ImportExport add-on in order to import external MBOX files. Manual Approach to Import Data from Eudora to Thunderbird Once you got the source database file, all you have to do is to import MBX file to Thunderbird client. Note: Eudora Mail saves its data in MBX file format, which is a variant of MBOX file. In case you are still unable to locate the source database file, launch Eudora and navigate through Tools > Account Settings> Message Storage section. If you have set the mailbox directory manually after configuring Eudora on your system, it’s easy for you to find the exact location of the MBX file. “C:\Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Qualcomm\Eudora\” Typically, for Eudora 8 running on Windows 10 and 8 systems, the default location of the source database file (MBX) is: Therefore, in this write up, we will discuss solutions for importing emails and other mailbox data items from Eudora to Thunderbird.įirst, you need to find the exact location of Eudora Mail’s MBX file on your system. Now, for users who are willing to migrate from Eudora to Thunderbird needs to have explicit knowledge of the methods used for migrating data between the two clients.
However, many users prefer Thunderbird over Eudora because of a variety of reasons like it is open-source, free to use, owns a user-friendly interface, etc. Eudora and Thunderbird are exceptional email clients in terms of features and functionalities.