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SysTools MBOX Converter Software Guide for Windows

Step by step guide to export MBOX files to multiple formats

Prerequisites

  • No additional software installation required.
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Important Note: Thunderbird supports two file formats to store its emails – MBOX and Maildir. This software only works with MBOX files to convert Thunderbird data. If your Thunderbird emails are stored in Maildir format, then please use SysTools Maildir converter.

You can check the Message Store Type in Thunderbird here.

To export Thunderbird Address Book (contacts) along with emails, you can use SysTools MAB Converter along with this MBOX to PST converter. Both these software come as a bundle and can be purchased at a discounted price.

Install, Activate and Add MBOX Files

STEP 1

Install and Launch the Software

Download and install SysTools MBOX Converter, then launch it. Select Files opens first, and the left panel lists six steps, which are Select Files, Export Filter, Export Options, Export Settings, Select Destination and Processing Export.

SysTools MBOX Converter home screen on the Select Files step

STEP 2

Activate the Product

Note: If you have purchased the activation license key, then only go ahead with the activation process otherwise you can continue with the demo version.

Click Activate in the top bar to open Product Activation. Select Online Activation if your system has internet or Offline Activation to use a key from Support. Enter your activation key and click Activate.

Product Activation window with the activation key field and Activate button

Product has been activated appears on screen. Click Close to return to the main screen.

Product has been activated message with the Close button highlighted

STEP 3

Select MBOX Files

Select File Mode to add single MBOX or MBX files. Select Folder Mode to add a mailbox folder.

File Mode and Folder Mode buttons on the Add MBOX Files screen

Click Browse Files or drag and drop your files into the box.

Browse Files button highlighted on the Add MBOX Files screen

Select your MBOX files in the Windows dialog and click Open.

Windows file dialog with MBOX files selected and the Open button highlighted

Your files appear in a paged list with their sizes. Use the search icon to find a file, Add More Files to include more and Remove All to clear the list. Click Next to move to Export Filter.

List of added MBOX files with the search, Add More Files and Remove All options highlighted

STEP 4

Set the Export Filter

Select Apply Date Range Filter to convert mail from a set period. Ranges apply on Sent Date. Enter a Start Date and an End Date, then click Add Range.

Apply Date Range Filter selected with the start date, end date and calendar open

Your range lands in the table on the right. Use Remove to delete one range or Remove All to clear the table.

Added date range listed in the table with Remove and Remove All options

Click Next. Next stays off while the filter box is selected and the table has no range.

Next button highlighted on the Filter Emails screen

STEP 5

Open the Export Options Screen

Export Options lists 10 formats, which are CSV, EML, EMLX, HTML, JSON, MHT, MSG (Outlook), PDF, PST (Outlook) and TXT. Select a format chip to jump to it, or type in Search export type. You can select more than one format.

Select Export screen with the format chips, the search box and the list of formats

Now select your format tab below. Every tab covers Step 6 to Step 11 for that format.

Select Your Export Format for MBOX Files

Export Options lets you select one or more formats. Every tab below covers one format from Step 6 to Step 11.

Convert MBOX Files to CSV

STEP 6

Select CSV as the Export Format

Select CSV in the Export Options list. CSV saves your email items data in CSV files. Click Next.

Select Export screen with CSV selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure CSV Export Settings

Click Settings to open the CSV options. Create Single CSV File for Each MBOX File combines all messages from an MBOX file into one CSV file. Export Header Properties Only keeps From, To, CC, BCC, Subject and Sent Date.

CSV export settings with the single CSV file and header properties options

Click Next after you set your options.

CSV export settings with the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Click Browse next to Select Destination Path to choose where converted files are saved. Keep enough free storage in that location.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for CSV

Select a folder in the dialog and click Select Folder. Naming Convention and Delimiter stay greyed out for CSV.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Click Start Export once the destination path is set.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for CSV

Export Process Completed Successfully appears. Click OK.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Export Progress shows Items Processed, MBOX Scanned and the MBOX Scan Summary with File Path, Mail Count and Items Scanned. Under Export Tasks, check Files Processed, Failed and Speed for CSV.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the CSV task

Click View Result to open the output folder.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Windows Explorer opens the SysTools MBOX Converter output folder. Open the CSV folder inside it.

Output folder with the CSV folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Inside, you see ExportReport.csv, the converted CSV files and folders from your mailboxes.

Contents of the CSV output folder in Windows Explorer

Open ExportReport.csv to check where every MBOX file went and how many items converted or failed.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for CSV

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Click Logs to open Application Logs. Click Save Logs to store a copy.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Open the App Details tab for application and system details, including version, activation status and operating system.

App Details tab with application and system details

Select the three dot menu at the top right for About, Support and Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to EML

STEP 6

Select EML as the Export Format

Select EML in the Export Options list. EML creates RFC 5322 email files. Click Next.

Select Export screen with EML selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure EML Export Settings

Settings shows No additional settings required for this format. Click Next.

EML export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Select Browse beside Select Destination Path and choose a save location with enough free space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for EML

Choose your output folder in the Windows dialog, then click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Naming Convention sets your file names. Subject is the default, and other options add From, To, CC or a date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Delimiter for Special Characters decides what replaces special characters. Choose Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Select Start Export to begin the EML conversion.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for EML

Click OK on the success message that confirms the export.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Track Items Processed, Time consumed and MBOX Scanned at the top. MBOX Scan Summary lists every source file with its Mail Count and Items Scanned, and the EML task bar reaches 100% with Completed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the EML task

Select View Result to jump to the saved files.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Explorer shows your output location. Inside SysTools MBOX Converter, open EML.

Output folder with the EML folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv and the MBOX Files folder hold your EML output.

Contents of the EML output folder in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv lists Source Path, Destination Path, Success Count and Failed Count, so you can confirm every file converted.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for EML

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Application Logs opens from the Logs button. Save Logs keeps a copy of the export log.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

App Details lists version, activation status, install path and system information.

App Details tab with application and system details

About, Support and Help sit under the three dot menu.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to EMLX

STEP 6

Select EMLX as the Export Format

Select EMLX in the Export Options list. EMLX creates files that Apple Mail opens. Click Next.

Select Export screen with EMLX selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure EMLX Export Settings

EMLX asks for no setup here, and the screen confirms it with No additional settings required for this format. Click Next.

EMLX export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Use Browse under Select Destination Path to set your output location. Choose a drive with enough space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for EMLX

Click Select Folder after you highlight the folder in the dialog.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Select a Naming Convention from the list to control how exported emails are named.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Set the Delimiter for Special Characters to Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Hit Start Export when your destination is ready.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for EMLX

Click OK when the Export Process Completed Successfully message shows.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Watch the progress bar and the MBOX Scan Summary while the EMLX task finishes. Export Tasks reports Source Folder, Files Processed, Failed and Speed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the EMLX task

Use View Result to open your converted files in Windows Explorer.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Open the EMLX folder within the SysTools MBOX Converter output in Explorer.

Output folder with the EMLX folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Your converted EMLX files sit in the MBOX Files folder, next to ExportReport.csv.

Contents of the EMLX output folder in Windows Explorer

Check ExportReport.csv in Excel to compare Source Path with Destination Path, then scan the Failed Count column for problems.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for EMLX

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Select Logs for the Application Logs window, then Save Logs to keep the file.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Select App Details to review version, activation dates and disk space.

App Details tab with application and system details

Open the three dot menu to reach About, Support or Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to HTML

STEP 6

Select HTML as the Export Format

Select HTML in the Export Options list. HTML keeps images inline and saves attachments separately. Click Next.

Select Export screen with HTML selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure HTML Export Settings

Leave HTML on its defaults, because no additional settings are required. Click Next.

HTML export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Click Browse next to Select Destination Path to choose where converted files are saved. Keep enough free storage in that location.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for HTML

Select a folder in the dialog and click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Open Naming Convention to name exported email files. Choose Subject, From+To+CC or a pattern that joins Subject, From, To and Date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Open Delimiter for Special Characters to choose the replacement for special characters in file names. Select Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Click Start Export once the destination path is set.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for HTML

Export Process Completed Successfully appears. Click OK.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Export Progress shows Items Processed, MBOX Scanned and the MBOX Scan Summary with File Path, Mail Count and Items Scanned. Under Export Tasks, check Files Processed, Failed and Speed for HTML.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the HTML task

Click View Result to open the output folder.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Windows Explorer opens the SysTools MBOX Converter output folder. Open the HTML folder inside it.

Output folder with the HTML folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Inside, you see ExportReport.csv and LongFilePath.csv plus a folder named MBOX Files.

Contents of the HTML output folder in Windows Explorer

Open ExportReport.csv to check where every MBOX file went and how many items converted or failed.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for HTML

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Click Logs to open Application Logs. Click Save Logs to store a copy.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Open the App Details tab for application and system details, including version, activation status and operating system.

App Details tab with application and system details

Select the three dot menu at the top right for About, Support and Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to JSON

STEP 6

Select JSON as the Export Format

Select JSON in the Export Options list. JSON creates structured files with inline images and separate attachments. Click Next.

Select Export screen with JSON selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure JSON Export Settings

Click Settings to open the JSON options. Select Create Single JSON for each folder to create an MBOX specific folder with a JSON file for every mailbox folder. Click Next.

JSON export settings with the single JSON for each folder option

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Select Browse beside Select Destination Path and choose a save location with enough free space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for JSON

Choose your output folder in the Windows dialog, then click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Naming Convention sets your file names. Subject is the default, and other options add From, To, CC or a date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Delimiter for Special Characters decides what replaces special characters. Choose Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Select Start Export to begin the JSON conversion.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for JSON

Click OK on the success message that confirms the export.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Track Items Processed, Time consumed and MBOX Scanned at the top. MBOX Scan Summary lists every source file with its Mail Count and Items Scanned, and the JSON task bar reaches 100% with Completed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the JSON task

Select View Result to jump to the saved files.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Explorer shows your output location. Inside SysTools MBOX Converter, open JSON.

Output folder with the JSON folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv and the MBOX Files folder hold your JSON output.

Contents of the JSON output folder in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv lists Source Path, Destination Path, Success Count and Failed Count, so you can confirm every file converted.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for JSON

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Application Logs opens from the Logs button. Save Logs keeps a copy of the export log.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

App Details lists version, activation status, install path and system information.

App Details tab with application and system details

About, Support and Help sit under the three dot menu.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to MHT

STEP 6

Select MHT as the Export Format

Select MHT in the Export Options list. MHT creates a single MHT file with embedded HTML, and attachments save separately. Click Next.

Select Export screen with MHT selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure MHT Export Settings

MHT has no options to set. Click Next.

MHT export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Use Browse under Select Destination Path to set your output location. Choose a drive with enough space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for MHT

Click Select Folder after you highlight the folder in the dialog.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Select a Naming Convention from the list to control how exported emails are named.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Set the Delimiter for Special Characters to Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Hit Start Export when your destination is ready.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for MHT

Click OK when the Export Process Completed Successfully message shows.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Watch the progress bar and the MBOX Scan Summary while the MHT task finishes. Export Tasks reports Source Folder, Files Processed, Failed and Speed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the MHT task

Use View Result to open your converted files in Windows Explorer.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Open the MHT folder within the SysTools MBOX Converter output in Explorer.

Output folder with the MHT folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Your converted MHT files sit in the MBOX Files folder, next to ExportReport.csv and LongFilePath.csv.

Contents of the MHT output folder in Windows Explorer

Check ExportReport.csv in Excel to compare Source Path with Destination Path, then scan the Failed Count column for problems.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for MHT

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Select Logs for the Application Logs window, then Save Logs to keep the file.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Select App Details to review version, activation dates and disk space.

App Details tab with application and system details

Open the three dot menu to reach About, Support or Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to MSG (Outlook)

STEP 6

Select MSG (Outlook) as the Export Format

Select MSG (Outlook) in the Export Options list. MSG (Outlook) creates MSG files that Microsoft Outlook opens. Click Next.

Select Export screen with MSG (Outlook) selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure MSG (Outlook) Export Settings

MSG (Outlook) shows the same No additional settings required for this format message. Click Next.

MSG (Outlook) export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Click Browse next to Select Destination Path to choose where converted files are saved. Keep enough free storage in that location.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for MSG (Outlook)

Select a folder in the dialog and click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Open Naming Convention to name exported email files. Choose Subject, From+To+CC or a pattern that joins Subject, From, To and Date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Open Delimiter for Special Characters to choose the replacement for special characters in file names. Select Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Click Start Export once the destination path is set.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for MSG (Outlook)

Export Process Completed Successfully appears. Click OK.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Export Progress shows Items Processed, MBOX Scanned and the MBOX Scan Summary with File Path, Mail Count and Items Scanned. Under Export Tasks, check Files Processed, Failed and Speed for MSG (Outlook).

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the MSG (Outlook) task

Click View Result to open the output folder.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Windows Explorer opens the SysTools MBOX Converter output folder. Open the MSG folder inside it.

Output folder with the MSG (Outlook) folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Inside, you see ExportReport.csv plus a folder named MBOX Files.

Contents of the MSG (Outlook) output folder in Windows Explorer

Open ExportReport.csv to check where every MBOX file went and how many items converted or failed.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for MSG (Outlook)

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Click Logs to open Application Logs. Click Save Logs to store a copy.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Open the App Details tab for application and system details, including version, activation status and operating system.

App Details tab with application and system details

Select the three dot menu at the top right for About, Support and Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to PDF

STEP 6

Select PDF as the Export Format

Select PDF in the Export Options list. PDF creates standard PDF files. Click Next.

Select Export screen with PDF selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure PDF Export Settings

Click Settings. PDF has five tabs, which are PDF options, Attachment, Page Layout, Font and Bates. PDF options holds two checkboxes, Create single PDF for MBOX files and Include Internet Message Header.

PDF options tab with Create single PDF for MBOX files and Include Internet Message Header

On the Attachment tab, open Attachment Settings and choose Attachment on Pin, Append Attachments or Save Attachment.

Attachment on Pin: Allows users to include email attachments as attachment pins within the PDF. Users can access the attached files directly from the PDF.

Append Attachment: Converts email attachments into PDF format and appends them at the end of the corresponding email content in the exported PDF.

Save Attachment: Saves email attachments separately in their original file formats without converting them into PDF.

Attachment tab with the Attachment Settings list open

On Page Layout, open Page Size and choose A4, A3 or Letter. Set the margins in the fields below it.

Page Layout tab with the Page Size list showing A4, A3 and Letter

Open Page Orientation and select Portrait or Landscape.

Page Orientation list with Portrait and Landscape

Select Header/Footer, then type your Header text and Footer text.

Header/Footer selected with the Header text and Footer text fields

On the Font tab, choose Arial, Courier, Helvetica, Times, Times-Roman or Verdana. Then set the Font Size and a color with Choose color.

Font tab with the font list, Font Size and Choose color

The Bates tab has Bates Number and Date Stamp checkboxes. Their fields stay greyed out until you select them.

Bates tab with the Bates Number and Date Stamp checkboxes

Select Bates Number to number pages in a series. Add a Bates prefix or Bates suffix, set the Start number and Number of digits and choose a Position. Bates series for file(s) continues the numbering across exported files.

Bates Number options with prefix, suffix, start number, digits and position

Select Date Stamp to add a date, then choose its Position and Format. DD-MM-YYYY is the default format.

Date Stamp selected with the Position and Format lists

Return to PDF options and click Next.

PDF options tab with the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Select Browse beside Select Destination Path and choose a save location with enough free space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for PDF

Choose your output folder in the Windows dialog, then click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Naming Convention sets your file names. Subject is the default, and other options add From, To, CC or a date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Delimiter for Special Characters decides what replaces special characters. Choose Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Select Start Export to begin the PDF conversion.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for PDF

Click OK on the success message that confirms the export.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Track Items Processed, Time consumed and MBOX Scanned at the top. MBOX Scan Summary lists every source file with its Mail Count and Items Scanned, and the PDF task bar reaches 100% with Completed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the PDF task

Select View Result to jump to the saved files.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Explorer shows your output location. Inside SysTools MBOX Converter, open PDF.

Output folder with the PDF folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv and the MBOX Files folder hold your PDF output.

Contents of the PDF output folder in Windows Explorer

ExportReport.csv lists Source Path, Destination Path, Success Count and Failed Count, so you can confirm every file converted.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for PDF

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Application Logs opens from the Logs button. Save Logs keeps a copy of the export log.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

App Details lists version, activation status, install path and system information.

App Details tab with application and system details

About, Support and Help sit under the three dot menu.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to PST (Outlook)

STEP 6

Select PST (Outlook) as the Export Format

Select PST (Outlook) in the Export Options list. PST (Outlook) creates PST files in the standard Outlook format. Click Next.

Select Export screen with PST (Outlook) selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure PST (Outlook) Export Settings

Click Settings to open the PST options. Select Create Single PST for all MBOX files to keep your mail in one PST file. Select Split PST to cut large output into parts, then set Split PST after and its Unit. 50 GB is the default. Click Next.

PST export settings with the single PST, Split PST, split size and unit options

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Use Browse under Select Destination Path to set your output location. Choose a drive with enough space.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for PST (Outlook)

Click Select Folder after you highlight the folder in the dialog. Naming Convention and Delimiter stay greyed out for PST (Outlook).

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Hit Start Export when your destination is ready.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for PST (Outlook)

Click OK when the Export Process Completed Successfully message shows.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Watch the progress bar and the MBOX Scan Summary while the PST (Outlook) task finishes. Export Tasks reports Source Folder, Files Processed, Failed and Speed.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the PST (Outlook) task

Use View Result to open your converted files in Windows Explorer.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Open the PST folder within the SysTools MBOX Converter output in Explorer.

Output folder with the PST (Outlook) folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Your converted PST files sit in the MBOX Files folder, next to ExportReport.csv.

Contents of the PST (Outlook) output folder in Windows Explorer

Check ExportReport.csv in Excel to compare Source Path with Destination Path, then scan the Failed Count column for problems.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for PST (Outlook)

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Select Logs for the Application Logs window, then Save Logs to keep the file.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Select App Details to review version, activation dates and disk space.

App Details tab with application and system details

Open the three dot menu to reach About, Support or Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

Convert MBOX Files to TXT

STEP 6

Select TXT as the Export Format

Select TXT in the Export Options list. TXT creates text files with inline images and separate attachments. Click Next.

Select Export screen with TXT selected and the Next button highlighted

STEP 7

Configure TXT Export Settings

Nothing to set for TXT. Click Next to move on.

TXT export settings screen with no additional settings and the Next button highlighted

STEP 8

Select the Destination

Click Browse next to Select Destination Path to choose where converted files are saved. Keep enough free storage in that location.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and Browse button highlighted for TXT

Select a folder in the dialog and click Select Folder.

Select export destination dialog with the Select Folder button highlighted

Open Naming Convention to name exported email files. Choose Subject, From+To+CC or a pattern that joins Subject, From, To and Date.

Naming Convention list with Subject, From+To+CC and date based patterns

Open Delimiter for Special Characters to choose the replacement for special characters in file names. Select Underscore, Space or Hyphen.

Delimiter for Special Characters list with Underscore, Space and Hyphen

STEP 9

Start the Export and Track Progress

Click Start Export once the destination path is set.

Start Export button highlighted on the Select Destination screen for TXT

Export Process Completed Successfully appears. Click OK.

Export Process Completed Successfully message with the OK button

Export Progress shows Items Processed, MBOX Scanned and the MBOX Scan Summary with File Path, Mail Count and Items Scanned. Under Export Tasks, check Files Processed, Failed and Speed for TXT.

Export Progress screen with items processed, the MBOX Scan Summary and the TXT task

Click View Result to open the output folder.

View Result button highlighted on the Export Progress screen

STEP 10

View the Converted Files

Windows Explorer opens the SysTools MBOX Converter output folder. Open the TXT folder inside it.

Output folder with the TXT folder highlighted in Windows Explorer

Inside, you see ExportReport.csv and LongFilePath.csv plus a folder named MBOX Files.

Contents of the TXT output folder in Windows Explorer

Open ExportReport.csv to check where every MBOX file went and how many items converted or failed.

ExportReport.csv open in Excel with source path, destination path, success count and failed count for TXT

STEP 11

Check Logs and App Details

Click Logs to open Application Logs. Click Save Logs to store a copy.

Application Logs window with the Logs tab and Save Logs button

Open the App Details tab for application and system details, including version, activation status and operating system.

App Details tab with application and system details

Select the three dot menu at the top right for About, Support and Help.

Three dot menu with About, Support and Help options

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