How to Import WDSEML Files to Outlook? – Solved

WDSEML is a Thunderbird searchable email file that the Mozilla Thunderbird client creates to help users in searching message content using Windows search. To know more about this file format, read our other article on WDSEML file extension.

Here, we will focus on the method to import WSDEML files to Outlook 2019, 2016, or 2013 in bulk. But, before we move onto the conversion method, take a minute to consider a few things beforehand.

Things You Should Consider Before Importing WDSEML to Outlook

Know that a WDSEML file is only a partial copy of your actual email message. They do not contain the data visible on your Thunderbird application. So, if you actually want to import Thunderbird emails to Outlook, then importing the WDSEML file is not the right way.

Mozilla Thunderbird stores its actual email messages in an MBOX mailbox file. It is a no-extension file having the same name as the mailbox it represents. For eg: the INBOX mailbox file contains all the emails you see in your Thunderbird Inbox folder. So, you will need to process these files if you want to move the ‘real’ emails.

WDSEML file is only useful when you wish to search for specific Thunderbird message content directly from your Windows search panel. It loses its significance in MS Outlook.

Furthermore, the WDSEML file does not have any attachments. So, don’t expect attachments in the output emails in Outlook after importing these files.

If you still wish to import WDSEML files to Outlook, please proceed with the article. But, if you want to get your actual emails in Outlook, opt for MBOX to Outlook Converter.

WDSEML files reside on your computer in the Profiles directory. To know its location, go to Tools menu >> Account Settings >> Server Settings and check the location in Local Directory.

A Simple Method to Import Multiple WDSEML Files to Outlook

MS Outlook email application does not support files with the .wdseml extension. It recognizes and provides the import option for PST files only. So, you will need to convert WDSEML files to PST format and then import the converted files into Outlook.

We recommend using SysTools Maildir Converter for this task. This program enables you to easily convert multiple .wdseml files into PST format in bulk. The generated PST is of Unicode type. Hence, you can easily import these files in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013 without any issues.

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The method to Import WDSEML to Outlook is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Conversion to PST

Step 1: Run the full version conversion tool on your Windows system.

Step 2: Go to the location where WDSEML files are stored.

Step 3: Select the appropriate folders containing .wdseml files you wish to import into Outlook.

Step 4: Click on the “Export” button from the top-left section.

Note: You can also select individual mail files for conversion, if required. To export only selected items, please click on Export selected option from the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 5: Select the “PST” format and apply advanced settings such as “PST Split” and “Date-range Filters”.

Step 6: Browse the location where you want to save the PST file(s) and click on “Export” button.

Wait for the process to complete. Once done, go to the destination location to get the PST files.

Part 2: Import into Outlook

Now, we will import the files in Outlook.

• In desktop Outlook, click on File menu.

• Select the Open & Export option, then click on Import/Export.

• Choose the Import from another program or file from the list of given actions and hit Next.

• Choose Outlook data file (.pst) option and hit Next.

• Click Browse and select the earlier converted PST file and click Next.

• Choose Import items into the current folder and click Finish.

Outlook will import your file immediately.

Summary: This article guides you through the process of importing WDSEML files to Outlook application. The method is divided into two parts. First, you need to convert the .wdseml files to Outlook supported PST format, then import these files into Outlook. You can use this method for accessing your data in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 & 2003 versions.