Q – I got some .mbox files from one of my friends and I don’t have any supported application that can help me to open .mbox files like Thunderbird, Entourage, Apple Mail etc. Now, it is a big problem for me how to open and view the files so that I am able to know what message does contain in this file. Is there any solution available that can help me to open .mbox file? Please share here, if anyone knows the solution?

Sienna

As MBOX file is a familiar file extension that can be opened on many email clients like Thunderbird, Entourage, Mac Mail, Opera Mail, SeaMonkey, SpiceBird, Eudora etc. You can simply open your .mbox file with any of these applications.

Evangeline

Ok, Thank you for the information. Can you please explain the process to open .mbox files with Thunderbird?

Miriam

It is very easy to import MBOX files in Thunderbird. You need to install the ImportExport add-on. Get the steps for this process –

  • Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > ImportExportTools > Import MBOX file
  • A dialog box appears you can simply import one or more than one MBOX file as per your needs > Click ok
  • MBOX files are successfully imported to Thunderbird client
Rosalie

I have used this method but still unable to import .mbox files to Thunderbird. Can you please tell me the reason behind it?

Ruth

Oh! seems to be sad. Kindly check your .mbox files. There are chances that they may be corrupt or have some other issues.

Laura

Can you please suggest any other way by which I can open my .mbox files? If anyone has any other solution whether manual or paid, please let me know.

Raegan

You can go for MBOX Viewer application. The application can simply open your .mbox files without any issues. It will not harm your original files. This tool will surely solve your issue and help you in opening MBOX files. e let me know.