Migrate MBOX files of Evolution to Outlook PST

Evolution stands as a free email client application, offering classic email functionalities such as a Calendar, address book, and to-do list, among others. Although Evolution Mail is available on Windows, Linux, and Unix-like systems, it is mainly popular among Linux and Unix-like system users. Remarkably, its user-interface closely resembles that of Outlook, encompassing most of the same features and capabilities. Furthermore, Evolution boasts additional incorporated features, including:

• Robust network encryption for enhanced security.
• Email retrieval capabilities include support for both POP and IMAP protocols.
• Seamless email transmission through SMTP support.
• Efficient email filtration features.
• Advance spam filtration support.
• Automated synchronization compatibility with SyncML, SyncEvolution, and Palm OS devices.
• Direct connectivity options for Novell Groupwise and MS Exchange Server.
• Calendar functionality with compatibility for the iCalendar file format.

In contrast to MS Outlook, Evolution lacks robust security functionalities, collaboration, scheduling, integration among different applications and many more. Additionally, as a free email client, Evolution is more susceptible to external threats such as virus intrusions and malware attacks. This is prompting many users to migrate to a more dependable alternative like Outlook.

Therefore, this article will provide a dependable and straightforward method to perform Evolution to Outlook PST migration successfully.

Why choose a professional tool for Evolution Mail to Outlook migration?

There is no straightforward method for migrating your Evolution mailbox data to Outlook. Therefore, the best solution is to use a professional Kernel for MBOX to PST for a smooth and error-free migration. Also, some other advantages provided by the professional tool are as follows:

1. The tool is compatible with approximately 20 email clients, which encompass Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora, Evolution, Opera, PocoMail, Claws Mail, Sparrow, Spicebird, and more.
2. An in-depth overview of the mailbox's current contents is provided to ensure the precision of its items.
3. You can convert both single and multiple MBOX files in a single batch operation.
4. Apart from supporting the PST file format, the tool also has the capability to preserve data in MSG or EML file formats.
5. Users can save specific items using the advanced filtering options.
6. It seamlessly integrates with all Microsoft Outlook versions.

Users planning to migrate their data from Evolution to Outlook need to follow the mentioned procedures carefully.

1. Export MBOX file format.
2. Convert MBOX files into PST format.
3. Import PST files into Outlook application.

It's important to note that Evolution mailbox data is stored in an SQLite database file (.db) on the local system. Typically, you can find the source database file in the following location: ~/.local/share/evolution/mail/local/folders.db After locating the source database file, you can utilize the Evolution email client to export the file in MBOX format. Below, you will find instructions on how to export your Evolution data into MBOX format.

1. Launch Evolution Mail and go to the mailbox folder.
2. Click on Edit > Select All.
3. Navigate to the File menu and select Save as mbox... option.

Note: If you are utilizing Evolution Mail on a Unix-based operating system, the converted file will be stored at the specified location on your local system. ~/.local/share/evolution/mail/local/” After exporting the MBOX files from Evolution Mail, you need to convert them into PST format. Follow the provided instructions to convert your Evolution MBOX files to Outlook PST with the help of a professional MBOX to PST Converter.

1. Start the application and tap on Browse to choose folders that contains Evolution Mail’s MBOX files.
Note: Users can select file or folder according to their requirement.
2. Once the folder selection is done, click OK, and proceed with Finish option.
3. To preview emails, simply click on individual items within the mailbox folders, and tap on Save button to store the file in your preferred format.
4. Select the PST file format (MS Outlook) for the output and then hit the Next button to continue.
5. To modify your conversion, apply filters to retain specific file elements that meet your criteria. Once you've set your requirements, click Next to proceed.
6. You have the choice to divide your file into multiple PST files of equal size to enhance organization, and you can also assign a prefix to give it a distinct identifier.
7. Select a file destination by clicking the Browse button, and once you've made your selection, hit the Finish.
8. You can see the location of your saved file on the screen then proceed to OK

After successfully converting Evolution's Mail into PST format, import them into the Outlook application.

• Open Outlook application> Tap on File.
• Choose Open & Export, then select Import/Export.
• Go with Import from another program or file option and hit the Next.
• Select Outlook Data File (.pst), then proceed to Next.
• Browse to choose your converted PST file and click on Next.

Conclusion

Professionals are choosing to transition from Evolution to MS Outlook primarily because of Evolution's limited security features. Therefore, we have provided a detailed three-step guide using a professional Kernel for MBOX to PST tool to efficiently migrate Evolution's MBOX files to Outlook's PST format.

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