How to convert Mac Mail (MBOX) to Outlook?

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To convert Apple Mail (MBOX) files to Outlook, you can try a tricky manual method involving multiple tools and steps. Here’s how:

1. Export MBOX Files from Apple Mail: Go to Apple Mail, select the required mailboxes, and export them as MBOX files.
2. Import to Thunderbird: Install Thunderbird, an open-source email client, and import the MBOX files into it.
3. Set up Gmail in Thunderbird: Add your Gmail account to Thunderbird using IMAP settings, allowing it to sync emails.
4. Transfer Emails to Gmail: Drag and drop emails from the imported MBOX folders into the Gmail folder within Thunderbird. This syncs your MBOX emails to Gmail.
5. Sync Gmail in Outlook: Set up your Gmail account in Outlook to access the emails synced from Thunderbird.

While this method is clever, it’s also risky. It relies on multiple software steps, which can cause email data loss, duplicate emails, or incomplete folder structures. Plus, syncing large files may take hours.
For a simpler approach, the DRS MBOX Converter Tool can convert MBOX files directly to PST format, preserving all data without manual syncing. This tool provides a quick, secure way to move from Apple Mail to Outlook without complex workarounds.