Convert pst file to mbox

Have been using MS Outlook and want to switch over to Apple Mail but are having difficulties converting pst file to mbox. Any suggestions pls.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 1:33 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 1:52 PM

You will need a third-party ($$) solution to do the mail conversion. There are no built-in macOS tools to do this for you.


Open the Mac App Store, and search for pst to eml. That will reveal PST Converter Pro, which I have no personal experience with, and the application has 7 ratings averaging 4.9/5.0. Caveat Emptor, and ideally, the vendor will have a demo version on their website to try before you purchase.

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Feb 21, 2022 1:52 PM in response to user-975-

You will need a third-party ($$) solution to do the mail conversion. There are no built-in macOS tools to do this for you.


Open the Mac App Store, and search for pst to eml. That will reveal PST Converter Pro, which I have no personal experience with, and the application has 7 ratings averaging 4.9/5.0. Caveat Emptor, and ideally, the vendor will have a demo version on their website to try before you purchase.

Mar 15, 2022 12:53 PM in response to tom3231

I think I am too late for answering this question but maybe it will help another user too.


The manual process to convert PST to MBOX is free.


Step 1: Import Outlook PST email to the Gmail account.

Step 2: Export Gmail emails to the MBOX format using the Google Takeout feature.


For Step 1:


  • Enable IMAP in Gmail Account.
  • Configure Gmail account with Outlook using IMAP
  • Create a New Folder in Outlook and import Emails.
  • Open and Gmail account and find PST emails.


For Step 2:



Use Google Takeout to export the imported PST items into MBOX format. Google takeout export Gmail emails into MBOX format. So, you will get your imported emails into MBOX format. So simple.


Have a Nice Day!




Mar 3, 2022 12:46 AM in response to user-975-

There is any software available in the market to convert PST to MBOX, but I suggest the automated Mailvita PST to MBOX Converter for Mac software.


The main points PST to MBOX on Mac, hope the feature helps you.


• Support for batch PST mailbox migration.

• Convert PST to MBOX including emails, tasks, notes. etc.

• Users can use technical and non-technical applications.

• This tool is compatible with all latest Mac OS and Windows OS.

• Show a free preview of the email with an attachment before the conversion.

Mar 16, 2022 5:03 AM in response to andew86


Here I am suggesting you one of the most advanced EmailsGuru PST to MBOX Converter. This tool allows user to convert Outlook PST files into MBOX format with attachment in a single process. It is fully supportable to both Microsoft Outlook and MBOX based emails clients such as Eudora, Thunderbird, Entourage, Mac Mail, etc. I am using this tool for 5 years. I have found no complained.

Mar 19, 2022 12:41 AM in response to user-975-

A lot of option available for the conversion from PST file to EML format but the things comes to the security and safety of the emails data what about that. All we requires is a trusted and secure solution for the migration of the data from Outlook PST format to EML format.


In many ways I tested a tool and read its reviews on internet and uses it comes in the favor of Gaintools PST Converter. The previous users of this application gives good remarks about this utility. So you can also go for this option.

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