SoftakenTool to Export Thunderbird Emails

Quickly Transfer Thunderbird Emails without any Trouble

Key Characteristics

  • Windows · Mac · Linux
  • Mozilla Thunderbird — free desktop email client storing mail in profile folders on your PC or Mac.
  • Mailbox file format (.mbox) used inside Thunderbird profiles for stored messages. · Outlook Personal Storage Table (.pst) for opening mail in Microsoft Outlook.
  • Demo: 10 items per folder
  • With attachments: Error-free export Thunderbird emails with attachments included.
  • Full migration: Completely migrate Thunderbird emails to another system or format.
  • New PC: Export backup emails of Thunderbird to another PC.
  • Preview & export: View and export all Thunderbird emails from one interface.
  • Local backup: Save Thunderbird exported emails to a local drive.
  • Database export: Smooth-going export of Thunderbird database folders.
  • Supported platforms: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 — also Mac and Linux.
  • No caps: No limitations to migrate Thunderbird attachments and emails with a full license.
  • Backup & archive: Migrate Thunderbird emails of backup and archived nature.
Mozilla Thunderbird · MBOXOutlook PSTHard drive backup

Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo converts up to 10–25 emails per folder to UNICODE PST.

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Quick Facts

Source
Thunderbird · MBOX profile
Output
PST · hard drive
Demo
10 items per folder
Platform
Windows · Mac · Linux

How to Export Thunderbird Emails to Another Computer

Thunderbird is a free and open-source email application which can be operated on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. When a user is working with Thunderbird on one system wants to export Thunderbird all emails to another computer with another application installed on it, then he/she needs a smooth solution for this and here is the solution for exporting Thunderbird emails to another application.

Software interface

Real Softaken screens for Export Thunderbird — browse profile data, preview messages, then export. Click a step or the arrows; click a screenshot to enlarge. More screens: screenshot gallery.

Buy License Online Free demo: 10 items per folder
Browse Thunderbird profile and MBOX folders for export

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How to export Thunderbird emails

Load Thunderbird profile data, preview messages, and export Thunderbird emails to PST or your hard drive on Windows, Mac, or Linux—without ImportExportTools.

Export Thunderbird emails with Softaken Tool to Export Thunderbird Emails

Step-by-step export

  1. Install Softaken Tool to Export Thunderbird Emails and open the export workflow.
  2. Load Thunderbird from the default profile location or browse MBOX folders manually.
  3. Preview loaded Thunderbird mail and uncheck any folders you do not want to export.
  4. Choose PST or another output format and set the save location on your hard drive.
  5. Run the export and move Thunderbird mail to another PC or open it in your target program.

Features & Benefits to Export Thunderbird Emails with Attachments

Key capabilities for moving Thunderbird mail locally — with a short benefit under each one.

Export Thunderbird Archive

With Thunderbird, users can archive messages. A user can export Thunderbird archive emails and attachments easily to another machine. Without any issues and hurdles, one can simply export the archived database of Thunderbird using the utility.

Benefit: Move archived Thunderbird mail in one export pass.

Thunderbird Export Backup emails

Generally, users save a local copy of their database for safety purpose. These backup emails are simply exported to another computer in a few steps with the export Tool. A complete folder of backup emails can be exported with this application.

Benefit: Transfer Thunderbird backup folders to a new PC quickly.

Load Thunderbird default location

If you have Thunderbird installed on your system, the utility pick default location of Thunderbird files. These files are simply loaded without many efforts and are rapidly exported from Thunderbird to multiple file formats.

Benefit: Auto-detect profile paths when Thunderbird is installed.

Load Thunderbird Location manually

If you don’t have Thunderbird installed with you, you can manually add the database to transfer Thunderbird emails to another email applications. So, you need not worry, whether you have Thunderbird or not, using this tool you can export Thunderbird all emails with attachments.

Benefit: Export from copied MBOX data without a live Thunderbird install.

Uncheck mistakenly export Thunderbird emails

Once you upload Thunderbird files and you find that some files are mistakenly uploaded, you can simply remove those files by unticking those files. The application provides this advance option for users to migrate Thunderbird emails to another system.

Benefit: Exclude wrong folders before you run the export.

View entire Thunderbird database

With this application, one can get the whole view of Thunderbird emails with attachments before transfer Thunderbird emails from one platform to another platform. This will help users to check all the file before they are exported to other system or formats.

Benefit: Confirm every message before you export off the machine.

Free demo: Export the first 10 items per folder to test the workflow before purchasing the full license.

Export Thunderbird FAQs

1. How many Thunderbird files can I export at a time?

There is no fixed limit on the full license—you can export as many Thunderbird files as you need. The free demo converts the first 10 items per folder so you can test first.

2. Can I run this application on Mac for transferring Thunderbird emails?

Yes. Builds are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can export Thunderbird emails on a Mac as well.

3. Does the application demand any supportive utility?

No. You do not need ImportExportTools or any extra helper to export Thunderbird emails—the tool handles the export on its own.

Software Specifications

Thunderbird MBOX profile — Load default Thunderbird locations or add MBOX folders manually, preview mail, and export to PST or save locally. Standalone desktop app — Thunderbird does not need to stay open during export. See the Thunderbird export user guide.

Free demo evaluation: Export the first 10 items per folder so you can test browse, preview, and export before buying. Full license unlocks unlimited export from $29 on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Supported

Windows · Mac · Linux

Source

Thunderbird · MBOX

Demo

10 items per folder

Output

PST · hard drive

Platform specifications

System requirements and installer packages for Softaken Tool to Export Thunderbird Emails on each supported OS.

Windows

Desktop installer

Operating System
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other (32-bit & 64-bit) supported
Package
.exe installer (code-signed)
Processor
Intel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor
RAM
512 MB Minimum
Disk Space
100 MB free for installation
Display
1024×768 or higher

macOS

Apple desktop build

Operating System
macOS 10.15 Catalina and later supported (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma & newer)
Package
.dmg installer (code-signed)
Processor
Intel or Apple Silicon
RAM
512 MB Minimum
Disk Space
100 MB free for installation
Display
1280×800 or higher

Linux

AppImage & Debian package

Operating System
Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+ and other modern distributions supported
Package
AppImage and .deb
Architecture
x86_64 (64-bit)
RAM
512 MB Minimum
Disk Space
100 MB free for installation
Desktop
GNOME, KDE, XFCE and similar environments

Product Details

License
Free demo / Full
Starting Price
$29
Platform
Windows · Mac · Linux
Support
Emails, Chat & Skype · [email protected]

Demo vs Licensed Version

Try Thunderbird folder browse, preview, and export on sample mail. The licensed version removes the per-folder item limit for full mailbox moves.

FeaturesDEMO VersionFULL Version
Load Thunderbird default or manual locationAvailableAvailable
Preview Thunderbird messages & attachmentsAvailableAvailable
Uncheck folders before exportAvailableAvailable
Export to PST / hard driveAvailableAvailable
Windows, Mac & LinuxAvailableAvailable
LimitationFirst 10 items per folderUnlimited
LicenseFree demoFull
Softaken Reviews

What Our Users Say

Notes from people who exported Thunderbird emails with Softaken.

Guido TijssenCustomer feedback

Israel

The application perfectly moved my Thunderbird emails from one system…

The application perfectly moved my Thunderbird emails from one system to another taking a less time period. I am very happy after getting this utility.

What I liked

Fast Thunderbird move to new PC

Thomas SchwartzCustomer feedback

Namibia

Thanks to the complete team that designed this smooth application for…

Thanks to the complete team that designed this smooth application for migration of Thunderbird emails and attachments to other file formats.

What I liked

Smooth Thunderbird email migration

Allison HalenCustomer feedback

Peru

The program works in a smooth and accurate manner.

The program works in a smooth and accurate manner. I haven’t found any problem with this since I am using this application for the last 3 months.

What I liked

Stable and accurate export

Review

Ready to export Thunderbird emails?

Move Thunderbird archive, backup, and live profile mail to PST or your hard drive on Windows, Mac, or Linux with Softaken Tool to Export Thunderbird Emails.

  • Windows · Mac · Linux
  • Thunderbird · MBOX · PST
  • Demo: 10 items per folder