Import emails from Thunderbird to Outlook.com with attachments
100% Standalone Migration: Import Unix-style mailbox archive (.mbox / .mbx). files directly into Outlook.com / Hotmail webmail account. / Outlook.com without needing Mozilla Thunderbird desktop email client (often MBOX-based)., Outlook, or any source email client installed. Connect with Hotmail account login details (Internet Message Access Protocol for mailbox sync.). Softaken does not store login credentials.
Key Features at One Glance
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: first 25 local files.
How to Access Hotmail Account with Third Party Apps or Software? (App Password guidance for 2SV accounts)
Real Softaken Mail Importer UI — load MBOX, preview & select, then sign in to Hotmail. Click each step or use the arrows to view the interface.
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Load MBOX, preview, sign in to Hotmail, import — without installing Thunderbird or Outlook.
See Softaken Mail Importer add MBOX files, preview mailbox items, connect with Hotmail / Outlook.com account credentials, and migrate.
The utility offers a descriptive interface and provides the facility to import MBOX file with full details. All emails, email components, and attachments associated with every MBOX email are safely imported to Hotmail account.
Benefit: Import MBOX file with complete information.
The complete structure of MBOX folders remains intact meanwhile and after the import task. Along with this, complete formatting like hyperlinks, font styles, graphics, images, etc. are also preserved in the same manner after completing the import task.
Benefit: Retain original structure.
All type MBOX files are well considered by the tool to import into Hotmail account. MBOX file of Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Postbox, Entourage, Eudora, etc. are well imported by the application. The only condition is these files should be healthy.
Benefit: Import all MBOX files.
No need to convert all Thunderbird emails to Hotmail account. Pick desired MBOX files and import them to your chosen Hotmail account. Only MBOX files and correct login details of Hotmail account are required to complete the migration.
Benefit: Desired file import to desired account.
MBOX to Hotmail grants import of various MBOX files to Outlook.com account in bulk. Now, users don't need to load MBOX file one by one. This feature is helpful in saving a lot of time and effort. Without any hassle, the import task gets completed.
Benefit: Import in bulk.
One can easily transfer emails from Thunderbird to Outlook.com on every Windows edition. It includes the latest and older version of Windows such as Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and others without interrupting the already running tasks.
Benefit: Fully Windows-based utility.
Sign in with your Hotmail login details (IMAP: host, port, email ID, password). Softaken doesn’t store those credentials. If two-step verification is on, generate an App Password and use that instead. Full steps: How to Access Hotmail Account with Third Party Apps or Software?
No. It’s a standalone importer — Thunderbird or Outlook don’t need to be installed. Just have your MBOX files and Hotmail login details ready.
Hotmail and Outlook.com are the documented destinations. Domains like @live.com and @msn.com aren’t named on this page.
Yes for Apple Mail / Mac Mail — also Thunderbird, Postbox, Entourage, Eudora, and similar clients (files should be healthy). Google Takeout isn’t specifically named here.
You import into your chosen Hotmail account and the tool keeps the original MBOX folder structure. Creating a brand-new dedicated folder inside Hotmail isn’t something this page claims.
Yes. Attachments come along, and formatting like hyperlinks, fonts, graphics, and images stays intact — plus attributes such as To, CC, BCC, From, and Subject.
Yes for bulk import — load multiple MBOX files of any size into Outlook.com without adding them one by one (full version). The free demo is limited to the first 25 local files. An explicit “Add Folder” batch mode isn’t claimed beyond that bulk multi-file import.
The free demo imports the first 25 local files so you can try the MBOX → Hotmail workflow. The full license unlocks unlimited import from $99.
Standalone: Import MBOX to Hotmail / Outlook.com without Thunderbird or Outlook. Connect with Hotmail login details. Softaken does not store credentials. See KB for App Password when 2SV is enabled.
Free demo: First 25 local files so you can test the import workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited MBOX → Hotmail / Outlook.com migration.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
MBOX / MBX → Hotmail / Outlook.com
First 25 local files
Full from $99
System requirements for Softaken MBOX to Hotmail Importer on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken MBOX to Hotmail Importer (Mail Importer) |
| Input | MBOX / MBX files |
| Output | Hotmail / Outlook.com |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB free space for installation |
| Demo | First 25 local files |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email (~15 minutes) |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Free demo imports the first 25 local files so you can test the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited MBOX → Hotmail migration.
| Features | DEMO Version | FULL Version |
|---|---|---|
| Import MBOX to Hotmail / Outlook.com | Available | Available |
| Bulk / selective MBOX export | Available | Available |
| Attachments + To/CC/BCC/From/Subject | Available | Available |
| Retain folder structure & formatting | Available | Available |
| Hotmail account login credentials | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows / Mac / Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | First 25 local files | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $99 |
Customer feedback on Softaken MBOX to Hotmail Importer.
United Kingdom
A truly helping hand for every user who wants to import MBOX data to Hotmail cloud. With the fast working performance and guiding interface, I have successfully imported 1000+ MBOX files into Hotmail account.
Poland
Complete import of Thunderbird emails to Hotmail account is performed by the tool for me in a short period of time which I have not expected.
New Zealand
No issues, only safe export is performed by the tool. No mistakes and errors. I am satisfied with the working performance of the tool.
Standalone Mail Importer — bulk or selective MBOX export with attachments, without Thunderbird or Outlook. Try the free demo, then unlock the full license when you’re ready.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: first 25 local files.
