Trying to import PST folder(s)

You cannot import pst files, they are Microsoft specific.

You need to get it either converted into mbox files or using Outlook save the emails as individual .eml files to a folder on eg: your desktop.

You can then import .eml files or mbox files into Thunderbird using this addon extension: ImportExportTools

• https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/addon/importexporttools/

In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

1. Click the menu button and choose Add-ons.
2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

1. Click the menu button and choose Add-ons.
2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.

You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted. For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.

Thanks - I am a bit confused because some of the past posts referred to imports of PST files into Tbird, using a right click on a new local folder to show an "import" option..

I am searching for an email programme that will import PST files and I thought Tbird did that but If I understand your reply correctly, this will be a fruitless task.

I have thousands of emails so an EML conversion will not be practical. Do you know how to convert a PST file into an Mbox file ? Thanks