Every day, various users attempt to import PST to Mailbird due to changing preferences, licensing costs, and the need to access Outlook PST file data. Mailbird remains a highly popular email client because it provides a basic and easy-to-use email client.
Here, Xtraxtor has explained the proper guidance on how to import PST files into Mailbird using the best two solutions. However, the manual method comes with some limitations that we will discuss in an upcoming section. On the other hand, the automated tool is specially developed to provide an alternate approach.
How to Import PST to Mailbird Manually?
You can import your PST file into Mailbird, but not directly. Follow the steps below to transfer PST files to Mailbird.
- Open Outlook on your PC.
- Go to the File option and click on the “add account” button.
- “Enter” your login user ID and Password to configure your account on Outlook first.
- Then restart Outlook to fully configure your account.
- After that, again go to the “File” option.
- Now, click on the “Open & Export” option, and select the “Import/Export” button.
- Select the option “Import from another program or file” and click “Next“.
- Here, select the option “Outlook Data File (.pst)” and click “Next“.
- Browse the “File location” where your PST files are saved and click “Next“.
- Click on the “Finish” button to complete this process.
- Now, open the Mailbird application on your home screen.
- Enter your email account details and click “continue“.
- Now, configure your account in Mailbird.
- Afterwards, your PST emails are available in your Mailbird client.
Done! By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily import PST to Mailbird.
Limitations:
- This method is time-consuming, and the process is lengthy.
- Users need to install two different programs to open .pst files in Mailbird.
- You can lose email attachments.
- It can be difficult for non-tech users.
These were the limitations of the solution mentioned above. In this case, you can try to open PST to Mailbird easily using the method below.
How to Import PST to Mailbird Client Professionally?
If the above method does not work, you can try transferring the PST file to Mailbird using Xtraxtor. This tool easily imports .pst files to Mailbird client within a few clicks. Just run the program and click on open and select the PST file option, choose a file from your computer, and transfer it into Mailbird. It saves you time and gives immediate results without losing the email attachment.
Download and try the Free demo version of this software and check its working.
Steps to Transfer PST to Mailbird App
- Run the application on your desktop.
- Go to the option “Email Data Files” and choose “Outlook PST/OST Files“, then click on “Choose File” option.
- Click on the “Export” button and select the “IMAP” option.
- Choose the “Required Mail Folders“, enter your “login ID” and “server” details, and click “Save“.
And that’s it, your PST file has been successfully imported.
Features of Professional Software
- Export to any file format, such as PST, PDF, HTML, and CSV, etc.
- You can use this tool to open .mbox to Mailbird.
- Can save the extracted email addresses in a text file.
- This software can do bulk export at one time.
- The software allows users to perform IMAP to IMAP transfer easily.
- It works on all Windows OS like – 11, 10, 8, 8.1, and 7.
- Software’s user interface makes it easy to use for tech and non-tech users.
- This tool offers a free trial version that allows you to explore its features.
Final Thoughts
In this blog post, we have discussed the ways to import PST to Mailbird client. We tested both the manual and the professional methods and found that the manual solution leads to data loss and corruption of attachments. Therefore, using the above-mentioned professional method, we can easily open PST file in Mailbird.