Tutorial to import data of Backupify to Outlook PST

The users are facing problems trying to import Backupify to Outlook or need to backup Backupify cloud emails to a local machine? In this blog we will discuss the perfect solution. Microsoft Outlook is a desktop email client,many users choose to migrate their cloud data,direct and solution to perform this transition can sometimes be challenging. Let us get the solution with the help of this tutorial.

Understanding Backupify Exports and File Compatibility

Backupify provides an option to backup cloud emails. Backupify allows us to export and save data to .zip file type. After extracting .zip file,users get the email messages in MBOX format.

You can't import Backupify .zip files into Outlook due to different file types. For this,you have to first convert Backupify files to PST.

Quick note:I've noticed that some users try to directly open the ZIP files in Outlook,but that won't work - you'll need to extract them first and then convert the MBOX files inside.

How to import Backupify emails to Outlook PST?

To import Backupify files to PST,users need to extract .zip file and they will find numerous MBOX files. Now,to convert these files to PST format,users should choose an automated software like Softaken MBOX to PST Converter.

So,let's start the process by exporting ZIP files from Backupify to PST and then import the file into Microsoft Outlook.

From my experience,it's always good to have a backup of your original Backupify files before starting the conversion - just in case you need to redo anything later.

Step 1. Convert Backupify ZIP file to PST

Follow the step by step guide to complete the conversion –

  • 1.Download and Run the software. It takes a few moments to start the software.
  • 2.Choose File Mode or Folder Mode depending on your needs,then click Browse to add your extracted Backupify MBOX files.
  • 3.You will find a preview of the added files. Check the files and select desired ones for conversion.
  • 4.Choose single or multiple PST for every MBOX in Export options.
  • 5.Specify the location of your system to save PST file.
  • 6.Click on Convert Now to begin the process of conversion.

Step 2. Import PST file into Microsoft Outlook

Once you have created PST file from Backupify files. Now,you need to open these files through MS Outlook application. Here are the steps –

  • 1.Launch MS Outlook and go to the File menu
  • 2.Choose Open & Export and under it,select Outlook Data file
  • 3.Choose Open and Export and select Open Outlook Data File. Browse to find the newly converted PST file and click Open. You will immediately see the Backupify archive folder accessible within your Outlook mailbox list.

With the above-mentioned procedure,you can simply import Backupify emails to Outlook. The software used for the conversion of Backupify extracted MBOX files to Outlook PST is very simple to understand and provides the conversion results in a short span of time. The program easily supports all MBOX supported email clients. You can carry out the conversion without any hindrance having this software and without any data modification,the conversion takes place successfully.

Handy tip:If you're dealing with a large number of emails,the conversion might take a few minutes - that's completely normal,so don't worry if it seems to be taking longer than expected.

Final Words

I am sure you will be able to easily import data of Backupify to Outlook after going through the whole procedure discussed above. After getting UNICODE PST from step 1,you can easily import it into Outlook 2019,2016,2013,2010,2007,etc.