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How to Import EML to Thunderbird Data Securely? All Working Methods

Overview: If you want to know the practical steps to import EML to Thunderbird, then you are at the right page. Firstly, it will describe a simple drag and drop approach by which you can import a few files easily. For more flexible imports, you can take the help of ImportExportTools NG add-on. For importing bulk data, you can go with our professional tool. It simplifies the process of migrating EML data as well as your repetitive manual efforts.

An EML file is an email message that is saved in a single file. It contains the body of the message, headers, sender, recipient information, date, and attachments. There are applications such as Windows Mail, Apple Mail, and Thunderbird that save them in EML format. People generally go for this migration when they want to import their messages in one particular place.

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Why Users Need to Import EML Files into Thunderbird?

Below are some of the actual reasons to import EML to Thunderbird clients.

• To open messages which are saved from applications such as Windows Mail, Apple Mail
• Combine separate EML emails into a single Thunderbird mailbox
• Keeping your email content, headers, and attachments in Thunderbird
• When users need to migrate old emails from their old computer
• If you want to export multiple files into Thunderbird Folders
• In order to read email data in offline mode without using the same email application

How to Import EML to Thunderbird Client Manually? Useful Ways

You can use the following three practices to import EML files into Thunderbird in a practical manner:

Method 1. Drag & Drop Step
Method 2. Use ImportExportTools NG add-on extension
Method 3. Go with our Professional solution for bulk import

Now let’s discuss each of them in detail.

#1. Convert EML Into Thunderbird Using Drag & Drop Method

This method is one of the easiest ways if you have a few EML files.

• Firstly, launch Mozilla Thunderbird on the computer
• Create a local folder where you will import your EML messages
• Now, open the folder which contains EML files
• Choose one or multiple EML files from File Explorer
• Drop the files selected in the Thunderbird destination folder

Then, check for the imported emails like subject, sender, date, message body, attachments, and number of messages.

Limitations:

• This method is good for few EML files and not suitable for huge data
• Difficult for users when you import every mail manually
• It also does not provide the same level of data control which you will get using a dedicated tool

Best for: A small number of EML files that you want to move quickly.

#2. Import EML to Thunderbird Through ImportExportTools NG Add-on

This is a kind of extension that is recommended by Mozilla for importing EML messages from a directory too.

1. Launch Thunderbird and look for the Add-ons page
2. Tap on the menu and click on the “Add-Ons and Themes” option.

3. Next type ImportExportTools NG in the search bar

4. Press + Add to Thunderbird button and restart it

5. Now, under Local Folders, create a folder where you need to import your EML files

6. Choose ImportExportTools NG > EML messages import > All EML messages from directory and subdirectories and select the files you wish to import

7. Go to that particular folder to verify that all files are imported successfully.

Limitations:

This becomes difficult for users when they want to import EML to Thunderbird. Read those points given below:

• If you have collected thousands of EML files
• They are stored across several folders and not under same location
• When you need to import data in bulk mode
• You need to reduce the manual work effort
• Migrating large email data for official purpose
• Not able to import EML data above 4GB of size

Bulk Import EML to Thunderbird Application – Automated Tool

If you want to import EML files into Thunderbird, there is a dedicated tool which users can use rather than going with manual steps. Choose FreeViewer Thunderbird Import tool to move EML files directly into your Thunderbird profile. It also supports EML, EMLX, MBOX, MBS, MBX, and Maildir files. It gives users a choice whether you want to add single or multiple files. You can even select an entire folder that contains the supported email data.

Why to Choose:

• Easily import multiple EML files
• Users can load more than one email in a single process
• You can convert the entire folder in one go
• Tool can handle EML files generated from multiple email applications
• Migrate the email data directly into a Thunderbird profile
• It saves your time and reduce repetitive operations

Tips to Follow Before Importing EML Data

• Before migrating your data, take necessary backup from any mishappening
• Use folders to categorize EML files to simplify the import process
• Making sure that enough storage space is available for Thunderbird
• Once check a few files before importing
• Ensure email content and formatting remains same during import
• View messages with attached files to see whether you can access it or not

Conclusion

There are various methods available in order to import EML to Thunderbird. You can start by following the drag and drop method, ImportExportToolsNG add-on. But, both these approaches have some kind of drawbacks. So, it is better to go with our dedicated tool which is described above. It depends upon users’ needs and follows secure tips for a smooth migration process.