{"id":16632,"date":"2025-08-05T02:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T02:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/?p=16632"},"modified":"2025-12-25T09:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:56:23","slug":"import-eml-files-to-thunderbird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/import-eml-files-to-thunderbird\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import EML Files to Thunderbird?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll show you the best ways to import EML files to Thunderbird. If you also want to open EML file in Thunderbird, follow this post to the end and learn the best methods.<\/p>\n<p>Before proceeding, let&#8217;s take a quick overview of EML and why users need to import EML to Thunderbird client.<\/p>\n<p>EML files are used to store individual email messages, particularly when exporting emails from various email clients, such as Windows Live Mail, Outlook Express, and Apple Mail. However, users have difficulty transferring EML files into Thunderbird.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Do Users Want to Import EML Files to Thunderbird?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the common reasons to import EML to Thunderbird:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open-source platform that offers multiple advanced features that help individuals and organizations manage their data effortlessly.<\/li>\n<li>By importing EML files into Thunderbird, one can access their emails without an Internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ve backed up your emails in EML file format and now want to open them in Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the section below, we will discuss different methods to open EML file in Thunderbird. Let\u2019s read to know the step-by-step solutions of both methods. So, you can prefer the best one that best fits your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 1: Import EML to Thunderbird via Drag and Drop\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your Thunderbird application on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then Right-click on Local Folder and select New Folder.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2.png\" alt=\"new folder\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2-768x338.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, name the folder and click on the OK button.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17419\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-name-300x275.png-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the folder you created.<\/li>\n<li>Now, select the EML files and drag and drop them into the Thunderbird folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This works, but is suitable only for a small number of emails. Do not import files in bulk.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 2: Open EML File in Thunderbird via Add-on<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In Thunderbird, go to the\u00a0<b>Tools<\/b> and select the <b>Add-ons and Themes option.<\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17420\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-3-2-1-e1700142613264.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-3-2-1-e1700142613264.png 284w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-3-2-1-e1700142613264-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Search for ImportExportTool NG.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on Add to Thunderbird button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-5-3-1.png\" alt=\"add to thunderbird\" width=\"801\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-5-3-1.png 801w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-5-3-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-import-5-3-1-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, restart Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on Local Folder and select New Folder.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2.png\" alt=\"select new folder\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-1024x450-2-768x338.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Afterward, give the name to the folder and click on the Enter button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thunderbird-create-new-folder-name-300x275.png-1.webp\" alt=\"name a folder\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the newly created folder &gt; <b>ImportExportTools NG &gt; Import messages<\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/51.png\" alt=\"import eml files to thunderbird\" width=\"1368\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/51.png 1368w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/51-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/51-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/51-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, choose the EML files you want to import and click Open.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n<h3><b>Drawbacks of Manual Methods-<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can\u2019t handle large batches easily.<\/li>\n<li>Time-consuming process for bulk import.<\/li>\n<li>Requires some technical comfort.<\/li>\n<li>May not preserve formatting or attachments well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method 3: Directly Import EML to Thunderbird in Bulk<\/h2>\n<p>You can use<strong> Yota <a href=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/eml-converter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EML Converter<\/a><\/strong> to import EML files to Thunderbird profile directly. It supports importing multiple EML files at once to the desired Thunderbird profile. Additionally, the software supports EML files of all supported email clients without installation.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/dl\/yotaemailmigrator.exe\">Free Download<\/a> <a class=\"buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/buy\/email-migrator\/\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It allows you to transfer unlimited EML files and even offers the direct option to <a href=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/import-eml-to-gmail\/\">import EML to Gmail<\/a>, and over 100 other email platforms. In the following section, we\u2019ll guide you step-by-step on how to use this wizard to successfully open EML file in Thunderbird profile.<\/p>\n<h3>Steps to Import EML Files to Thunderbird are as Follows:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Download and launch Yota EML to Thunderbird Converter on your computer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/msg-converter-1.png\" alt=\"Import EML Files to Thunderbird \" width=\"1359\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/msg-converter-1.png 1359w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/msg-converter-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/msg-converter-1-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/msg-converter-1-768x487.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1359px) 100vw, 1359px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <b>Open &gt; Email Data Files &gt; EML Files<\/b>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool.png\" alt=\"choose eml files or folders\" width=\"1308\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool.png 1308w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Add EML files, click <b>Export,<\/b> and choose <b>Thunderbird<\/b> from the saving options.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-3.png\" alt=\"import eml to thunderbird\" width=\"1308\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-3.png 1308w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-3-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-3-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-3-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the destination folder, then click <b>Save<\/b> to start the import process.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16647 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-4.png\" alt=\"import eml files to thunderbird\" width=\"1314\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-4.png 1314w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-4-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-4-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/yotasoftware.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eml-converter-tool-4-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1314px) 100vw, 1314px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n<h4><b>\u00a0Why Choose a Professional Tool Over Manual Methods?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Faster:<\/b> Import thousands of emails in one go, no need to repeat the steps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Accurate:<\/b> Keeps formatting, attachments, and folder structure in their original way.<\/li>\n<li><b>Safe:<\/b> There is no risk of data loss or errors to import EML files to Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easy:<\/b> No need for add-ons or Outlook installed for migration.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reliable:<\/b> Works with all EML files, even large or complex ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>In this article, we have shared three simple methods to import EML to Thunderbird. While manual methods, like using the ImportExportTools NG add-ons, are available, they require extra setup and some technical skills.<\/p>\n<p>Manual methods are okay for small tasks or but for bulk migration, organized, and error-free imports, a professional tool is a better choice. It lets you directly import EML files to Thunderbird in bulk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll show you the best ways to import EML files to Thunderbird. If you also want to open EML file in Thunderbird, follow this post to the end and learn the best methods. 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