A Guide on How to Export Emails from Sylpheed to Outlook

Many users use Sylpheed email client application as it is a cross-platform that runs on various platforms such as Windows, UNIX, Mac, Linux, and etc. It offers an array of features and stores attachments and emails with no extension. However, many users prefer to switch to Outlook from Sylpheed as Outlook is more secure and offers many advanced features. In this blog, we will guide you on how to export emails from Sylpheed to Outlook.

How to Export Emails from Sylpheed to Outlook?

Sylpheed stores its files in MBOX format and that is not supported by Outlook. If a user wants to access Sylpheed files in Outlook format, then they to first convert the data. We suggest you opt for KDETools MBOX to PST Converter as it enables the user to export Sylpheed data including the attachments to Outlook file format without any hassle. The advanced tool is integrated with the latest features that ensure safe conversion of data. In order to export the files from Sylpheed to Outlook file format, the user will have to do the following:

• Locate the Sylpheed file
• Convert Sylpheed files to Outlook PST format

Locate Sylpheed Files

The default location of Sylpheed files on Windows will be:

'C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Sylpheed\Mailboxes\Mail'

Or

'C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Sylpheed\Mailboxes\Mail'

Sylpheed has an inbuilt tool to export all its data in UNIX format. Below are the steps:

• Click on the 'File Menu' option.
• Click on 'Export'.
• Now, choose the files.
• Rename the file.
• Click on 'OK'.

Convert Emails from Sylpheed to Outlook

• Run KDETools MBOX to PST converter on the system.
• Click on 'Add File' and browse the Sylpheed files.
• The tool will scan and show all Sylpheed emails.
• Select the files that you wish to export.
• Click on the 'Export' tab.

The above are the steps that will help the user to export Sylpheed emails to Outlook without risking the security of the data. We recommend opting for a third-party tool to convert the data. This way, the user will not lose even a single file during the export process. By using a professional tool, the user will preserve the folder hierarchy.