How to convert Maildir to MBOX file format?

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Seeking on search engines for the methods to convert Maildir to MBOX? If yes, then you will not leave this blog empty-handed. Maildir files emphasize quick access to a single major document. Therefore, It becomes complicated when it comes to reading all email data at once.

Before moving to the solution let’s have a piece of knowledge of both file formats.

Maildir:

  • The Maildir format stores each email in a separate file with a unique name.

  • Maildir directory has three major subdirectories named tmp, cur, and new.

  • Whereas, “Tmp” stores email messages temporarily.

  • “Cur” stores messages that are already seen by email applications.

  • “New” stores delivered messages.

  • Its main work is to wipe out the program code to manage file locking and unlocking.

  • There is a limited number of email servers that offer excellent quality to corporate industries and Maildir is one of them.

MBOX:

  • MBOX or Mailbox is a file extension for a text file used to organize and store e-mail messages.

  • It is the most popular file format to store emails on a hard drive.

  • Every MBOX message starts with the four characters "From" followed by a space.

  • Mailbox messages are stored as a single text file. Moreover, it is used by several email clients such as Microsoft, Qualcomm Eudora, Mozilla, etc.


Note: MBOX is capable to read multiple email messages at once without any trouble. Therefore, converting Maildir to MBOX is the best option to consider.

Convert Maildir to MBOX Manually:

Steps:

  • Firstly, Download and Install Maildir to MBOX Software for the conversion.

  • Select single or multiple Maildir files to convert into the MBOX file format.

  • Right after, Select the all emails folder option.

Optional! you can select the individual Maildir directories like Cur, Tmp, and New or all at once.

  • After this, click the ‘Select saving’ button and choose the MBOX format from the list.

  • Select a destination to save converted MBOX files.

  • Select the “Next” option to start the Maildir to MBOX conversion.

  • After completion of the conversion, a message shows up “Conversion completed successfully”.

  • Lastly, Press the “OK” button.


Important! The manual method does not provide Data Integrity and Data Security. Therefore, It is always better to choose a professional method over the manual method.

Professional Method - An Ideal Choice

  • Data Recovery Solutions is known for delivering high-end software products to its valuable users has designed a tool named as Maildir converter Tool (converts Maildir file easier than ever before).

  • Maildir Converter is a software that will convert Maildir folders or subfolders into various file formats like Outlook PST, MBOX, PDF, HTML EML, and MSG.

  • The algorithms of this software lead users to convert Maildir format to other file formats accurately without consuming time.

  • Keeping in mind its valuable consumers, Data Recovery Solutions offers a free trial version of this tool and 30 days money-back guarantee.

Quick steps to operate Maildir converter:

  • At first, Install DRS Maildir Converter on your computer.

  • Click > Add folder > Select Maildir folders from your personal computer.

  • Choose file format as MBOX to save files.

  • Lastly, Enter the location to store files and click the OK button.

Get the most out of the Maildir Converter:

  • This tool gives you the option to preview Maildir's email in different technical modes like Normal, short mail view, a plain body, etc before saving it.

  • Maildir tool gives you the option to split PST files into small parts so that large Maildir folders or subfolders can be divided into user-defined size.

  • It helps to consume fewer data storage as it gives the option to remove duplicate emails from the folder.

  • This tool also gives you the option to convert selective Maildir files into different formats using date range filters.

  • It also allows consumers to backup Maildir files into different email formats (this feature is very helpful to run Linux emails in different platforms).

Summing Up:

In this Article, We grasp a basic knowledge of MBOX and Maildir. Also, we get to know the best file format between these two and the methods to convert Maildir to MBOX file format. At last, We conclude that a professional approach is always a better decision to consider as it provides Data Integrity and Security.

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