How to Export Emails from Thunderbird - Solution

Exporting all emails from Thunderbird to another email client or file format is a simple process. Thunderbird is a popular email client that is widely used for managing emails on a computer. There are several reasons why you may want to export your emails from Thunderbird, including moving to a different email client, backing up your emails, or simply to save them for later reference.

3 Ways to Export Emails From Thunderbird

1. Default saving option in Thunderbird – To save Thunderbird emails in EML format.
2. Thunderbird add-on – To archive Thunderbird emails into EML, MBOX, PDF, HTML formats.
3. Thunderbird file converter – To convert Thunderbird data to PST, EML, MSG, PDF (with attachments), NSF and HTML format.

We will explain all these methods one at a time below.

Default Saving Option in Thunderbird

Here are the steps to export all emails from Thunderbird:

1. Open Thunderbird and select the email messages you want to export.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "Save as>>File”.
3. Choose the folder you want to export your emails in and click on “Select folder” button.
4. Select the location where you want to save the exported file, then click "Save."
5. Wait for the export process to complete. Depending on the number of emails in your account, this may take a few minutes.
6. Once the export process is complete, you will find the exported file in the location you selected.

It is important to note that the process for exporting emails from Thunderbird may vary depending on the version you are using. If you encounter any problems or errors during the export process, consult the Thunderbird help documentation or seek assistance from the support community.

Thunderbird Add-on to export emails from Thunderbird

Here is the process to export emails from Thunderbird using the ImportExportTools NG Add-on:

1. Open Thunderbird, click on the menu button (three horizontal lines), and select "Add-ons". In the search bar, type "ImportExportTools NG" and click the "Add to Thunderbird" button. Wait for the add-on to be installed and then restart Thunderbird.
2. Go to the folder that contains the emails you want to export, select the messages, and right-click to access the context menu.
3. From the context menu, select "Export selected messages" or "Export all messages". You can also access the export function from the File menu or by using the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + E).
4. The export wizard will open, and you will be prompted to choose the file format for the exported emails. Select the desired format and specify the destination folder for the exported files.
5. Finally, click on the "Export" button to start the export process. You will be informed when the export process is complete.

That's it! The exported emails will be saved in the specified folder in the selected format, ready to be imported into another email client or saved for backup purposes.

Thunderbird File Converter to Export Your Emails in Popular Formats

Download the professional Thunderbird converter software by SysTools to export your Thunderbird emails to formats that none of the manual methods support. You can save your data in PST, NSF, EML, MSG, PDF and HTML formats. And the best thing is that unlike the manual methods, you get to preserve your email attachments and metadata.

1. Start the tool on Windows OS.
2. Click on Add File.
3. Select Thunderbird and Default Profile Configured option.
4. Click Next.
5. Choose the account you want to export emails from.
6. Click Process.
7. View all emails in the preview window and click on Export.
8. Choose the export format of your choice.
9. Click Export.
10. That’s it!

Conclusion

In conclusion, exporting all emails from Thunderbird is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. Whether you are backing up your emails, moving to a different email client, or simply want to save your emails for later reference, the export feature in Thunderbird makes it easy to do so.