Windows 10 reached EOS (end of support) on October 14, 2025. If you are on Windows 10, see this article.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More
This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.
Solved Archived

Can I import MH-style directories/contents into Thunderbird 24.0?

Thunderbird Installation and updates
christ1 replied 12 years ago
Poenikatu
Poenikatu

I have been using claws-mail version 3.9.3-2+b1 on Debian GNU/Linux (jessie) [amd64] which stores messages in local MH-style directories/folders: that is, one file for each message.

I can export those directory contents as MBOX-style files. (1) Can Thunderbird import the MH-style directories? (2) Can Thunderbird import the MBOX-style files?

I have been using claws-mail version 3.9.3-2+b1 on Debian GNU/Linux (jessie) [amd64] which stores messages in local MH-style directories/folders: that is, one file for each message. I can export those directory contents as MBOX-style files. (1) Can Thunderbird import the MH-style directories? (2) Can Thunderbird import the MBOX-style files?
christ1
christ1
  • Top 25 Contributor
  • Moderator
Read this answer in context

Chosen Solution

Not sure what you mean, but good luck anyway.

All Replies (3)

christ1
christ1
  • Top 25 Contributor
  • Moderator

Thunderbird uses the mbox format as well. The easiest way to import mbox files is using this add-on.

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

Not sure what 'MH-style' means.

Poenikatu
Poenikatu Question owner

I have given up using Thunderbird because the editor insists on on-the-fly formatting. I have been unable to switch this off. So, I'll try another email prog.

christ1
christ1
  • Top 25 Contributor
  • Moderator

Chosen Solution

Not sure what you mean, but good luck anyway.