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However, it is not very compatible with different systems and email clients. Therefore, they want to convert PST to MBOX. We will get to know more about their needs, and reliable methods through this blog. Also, we will discuss a way to convert and still keep your files safe using the <strong>MailConverterTools<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/outlook-pst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PST Converter<\/strong><\/a>. Let\u2019s get into the blog now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tabset\"><!-- Tab 1 --> <input id=\"tab1\" checked=\"checked\" name=\"tabset\" type=\"radio\" aria-controls=\"marzen\" \/> <label for=\"tab1\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/label> <!-- Tab 2 --> <input id=\"tab2\" name=\"tabset\" type=\"radio\" aria-controls=\"rauchbier\" \/> <label for=\"tab2\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/label><input id=\"tab3\" name=\"tabset\" type=\"radio\" aria-controls=\"linux\" \/> <label for=\"tab3\"><i class=\"icon-linux\"><\/i> linux<\/label>\n<div class=\"tab-panels\">\n<section id=\"marzen\" class=\"tab-panel\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfo-PST-Converter-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 <a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/outlook-pst\/buynow.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/section>\n<section id=\"rauchbier\" class=\"tab-panel\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfo-PST-Converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 <a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/outlook-pst\/buynow.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/section>\n<section id=\"linux\" class=\"tab-panel\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/Sysinfo-PST-Converter-unix.sh\"><i class=\"icon-linux\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 <a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/outlook-pst\/buynow.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Convert Outlook PST to MBOX?<\/h2>\n<p>Some significant reasons that make users switch from PST to MBOX are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MBOX format is more compatible with different email clients than PST.<\/li>\n<li>It is easier to transmit and retrieve data from MBOX format.<\/li>\n<li>Needed because the mailing format of organizations differs from each other.<\/li>\n<li>Also, PST conversion prevents from corruption of Outlook files leading to data loss.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, managing MBOX files is simple and is not too risky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Methods for PST to MBOX Conversion<\/h2>\n<p>In the section below, we will discuss the following conversion methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using Outlook<\/li>\n<li>With Google Takeout<\/li>\n<li>Automated Tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The complete step-by-step guide for these methods in detail is given below.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Export PST to MBOX Using Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>Follow the steps given below to execute the conversion process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Launch <strong>Thunderbird<\/strong> on your system. Select your mail and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>2.The Import window will open. Select <strong>Import from Outlook<\/strong> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-4.webp\" alt=\"Select Import from Outlook\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Further, on the next page, select the items to import and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-4.webp\" alt=\"Select items and click continue\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Next, click the <strong>Start Import<\/strong> button to import your PST files. Click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>5. Now, go to <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> and click <strong>Add-ons and Themes<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add ImportExportTools NG<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>6. Afterward, select <strong>Outlook<\/strong>, right-click, and select <strong>ImportExportTools NG &gt; Folder Export (mbox) &gt; As MBOX file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-3.webp\" alt=\"Select ImportExportTools NG\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. Subsequently, choose the destination to save and click the <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> button to complete the conversion process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Mac Outlook<\/strong>, go to<strong> File<\/strong>, and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose your <strong>PST<\/strong> file to convert and click the <strong>Import<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Now, drag the imported mailbox on the system. Your PST file is successfully converted to MBOX.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2: Convert PST Files to MBOX with Google Takeout<\/h3>\n<p>This method involves two stages to convert PST to MBOX without Outlook. These are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 1: Importing PST to Gmail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This stage is divided further into two parts:<\/p>\n<p><strong>#Enabling IMAP<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to your <strong>Gmail account<\/strong>, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>, and select <strong>See all settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Move to the <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong> tab and in the <strong>IMAP Access<\/strong> section, <strong>Enable IMAP<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-3.webp\" alt=\"Enable IMAP Access\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>#Setting Gmail in Outlook and Importing PST<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Launch <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> and go to <strong>File &gt; Add Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your <strong>Gmail credentials<\/strong> and click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, when configured, click <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, go to <strong>File<\/strong> again, click <strong>Open &amp; Export,<\/strong> and select <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Afterward, choose <strong>Import from another program or file<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-3.webp\" alt=\"Choose Import from another program or file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, choose <strong>Outlook Data File(.pst)<\/strong>. Click<strong> Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, browse and select the <strong>PST<\/strong> file to import and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>At last, select your <strong>Gmail account<\/strong> as the destination to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/import-pst-file-to-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Import PST File to Gmail<\/strong><\/a> and click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Stage 2: Exporting Emails to MBOX with Google Takeout<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Google Takeout<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Next, scroll down to find <strong>Mail<\/strong>, and check the box beside it. Scroll down the page till last and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, set the frequency to <strong>Export once<\/strong>, and select the file type and size.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click <strong>Create Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On downloading, and extracting contents, you receive the MBOX file. Furthermore, you can open and import the contents in a preferable email client.<\/p>\n<h4>Limitations of the Manual Method<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a lengthy and time-consuming process and requires technical knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Users face lots of errors while connecting to different accounts.<\/li>\n<li>There is a high-risk factor in using this cost-free method.<\/li>\n<li>This method is not very compatible with all versions of the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Convert PST to MBOX using a Professional Tool<\/h3>\n<p>The PST to MBOX conversion might seem tricky at times. For hassle-free conversion, use the <strong>PST File Converter<\/strong>. No matter how bulky your PST files are, the tool converts them and keeps data intact during conversion. It is flexible and reliable and has other advantageous features too. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It allows users to import Emails, Contacts, Calendars, and more in bulk easily.<\/li>\n<li>Allows to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-pdf-with-attachments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Convert PST to PDF with Attachments<\/strong><\/a> and other file formats too.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, you can directly import PST to Gmail, Office 365, G Suite and more.<\/li>\n<li>It is highly compatible with different operating systems and email clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Steps to Export PST to MBOX<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install the tool on your system. Run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Choose either of two options: <strong>Select Single\/Multiple File<\/strong> or <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, click <strong>Select Files<\/strong>, browse and locate <strong>PST<\/strong> file to import, and click <strong>Open<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-4.webp\" alt=\"Select PST files and click next\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, expand the tree hierarchy, select the files to <strong>preview<\/strong>, and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, choose <strong>MBOX<\/strong> as a file-saving format. Apply additional filters if required.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2.webp\" alt=\"Choose MBOX from drop-down list\" width=\"537\" height=\"400\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, specify the destination to save the converted PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, hit the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Explore More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailconvertertools.com\/blog\/convert-pst-to-html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convert PST to HTML<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>We have covered manual and professional methods in this blog to convert PST to MBOX. Though the manual method is cost-free, it is difficult to implement for novice users. Therefore, exporting using the expert tool is a better choice. It saves you time, is easy to use, and maintains folder hierarchy and data integrity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723458858126\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. How do I convert PST to MBOX on Mac?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> To convert PST to MBOX on Mac, follow these steps:<br\/>1. Launch <strong>Mac Outlook<\/strong>, and go to<strong> File ><\/strong> <strong>Import<\/strong>.<br\/>2. Next, select your <strong>PST<\/strong> file and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<br\/>3. Then, drag the imported mailbox onto the system.<br\/>Your PST file is successfully converted to MBOX.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723458895606\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Can I export PST file to MBOX with attachments?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> To export PST file to MBOX with attachments, follow these steps:<br\/>1. Download the <strong>PST Converter<\/strong> tool on your system and run it.<br\/>2. Choose any of the two options: <strong>Select Single\/Multiple File<\/strong> or <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br\/>3. After that, click <strong>Select Files<\/strong>, browse, and choose <strong>PST<\/strong> file. Click <strong>Open<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br\/>4. Expand the tree structure, <strong>preview <\/strong>files, and click <strong>Next<\/strong>. In addition, choose <strong>MBOX<\/strong> as a format to save. Apply additional filters if required.<br\/>5. 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