Working Guide

  4. How it Works

Step by Step Working Guide of MailsDaddy MBOX to PST Converter


Step 1: Download and install (Installation Guide) the application. Launch the software and then click on Get demo button to use free trial edition of the software. If you have already purchased the activation key then register it to full version by clicking on Activate button.


Step 2: The first screen will appear on your Window. Click on Add File button. Now you will get three options to Add MBOX Files.

  1. Add MBOX File(s): This option is used to add a folder that contains MBOX files.
  2. Mozilla Thunderbird/Postbox: Select this option if you are converting Thunderbird mail folders to PST
  3. Apple Mail: By using this option you can browse folders/mailboxes exported from MAC OSX (Apple Mail)


Step 3: The tool will load all selected MBOX files at onace. You can click on the particular MBOX file to load all messages. Click on the particluar message to view its content along with attachments. Loading and Previewing emails is optional you may skip and directly click on Export button.



Step 4: Export Window will appear. Select MBOX files from the tree panel which you want to export > Select Export option >> Date Filter (Optional) >> Destination Path >> Click on Export Button.

  1. Select an Export Option (PST, MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, MHTMML). We are selected PST from Export Option.
  2. Create a seperate PST for Each MBOX file: By using feature you can create seperate PST files for every MBOX file.
  3. Create Single PST file for all MBOX files: This option help to merge all mbox file into a single PST file.


Step 5: Export process begins and it will take a few minutes to export all slected files. You can cancel the process in between by clicking on Abort button.



Step 6: You will get a confirmation message "Messages saved successfully to selected location inside the folder nameed MailsDaddy". Click on the OK button



Read our blog to make sure how to open or import PST file in MS Outlook.



Step 1: Launch the converter and you will see 3 options to add MBOX files. Select Mozilla Thunderbird/Postbox from them and Click on Auto Load button to browse Thunderbird mail folders automatically then click on Next button

Note: You may also browse Thunderbird folder manually.


Step 2: The software will load all Thunderbird accounts and folders available in the selected profile. you may click on particular folder to load and prebiew emails if want otherwise click on Export button.


Step 3: Now select MBOX from Export options >> choose a required PST conversion option >> Set Date filter if required (optional) >> Browse destination path and finally, click on Export button.


Step 4: The software will start conversion of Thunderbird to Outlook PST format. You may track the status through progress bar.


Step 5: In a few minutes, you will get a confirmation message "Messages saved successfully to selected location inside the folder nameed MailsDaddy". Click on the OK button



Read our blog to make sure how to open or import PST file in MS Outlook.


Step 1: Launch the converter and you will see 3 options to add MBOX files. Select Apple Mail from them and Click on Browse button to locate Apple mail mailbox you exported from MAC OSX then click on Next button


Step 2: The software will load all Apple Mail folders. you may click on particular folder to load and prebiew emails if want otherwise click on Export button.


Step 3: Now select MBOX from Export options >> choose a required PST conversion option >> Set Date filter if required (optional) >> Browse destination path and finally, click on Export button.


Step 4: The software will start conversion of Apple Mail to Outlook PST format. You may track the status through progress bar.


Step 5: You will get a confirmation message "Messages saved successfully to selected location inside the folder nameed MailsDaddy". Click on the OK button



Read our blog to make sure how to open or import PST file in MS Outlook.




How to Export Selected Emails Only?

  1. Select the required emails from the software dashboard and click on Save Selected button.


Can I Save Individual Emails or Attachments?

  1. Yes, just right click over email or attachment do you want to save and choose a required file format as shown in below screenshot.


How to Search Emails by To, CC, Subject, Date and Attachments?

  1. Just Click on Search Button and you will get a new Window with diffrent Search criteria.


  2. Now select folders then choose a search type as per you need and click on Search button. In a few seconds, you will get those specific emails. You may double click on the particular email to read its content and also can selet and save them to required format.