DBX Converter Guide: Convert DBX to PST, EML, and MBOX Easily

How to Use DBX Converter to Migrate Outlook Express Emails

Overview

DBX Converter is a tool that converts Outlook Express DBX files into formats like PST, EML, MBOX, or MSG so you can access old messages in modern email clients or import into Outlook.

Before you start

• Backup: Copy your DBX files to a safe folder.
• Locate DBX files: Default path usually is C:\Users\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities{GUID}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\ (Windows XP) or a custom folder you exported earlier.
• Choose target format: Common targets: PST (for Outlook), EML/MBOX (for Thunderbird), MSG (individual messages).

Step-by-step migration (assumes a typical DBX Converter UI)

1. Install and run DBX Converter.
2. Add DBX files: Click “Add File” or “Add Folder” and select your backed-up DBX files.
3. Preview messages: Use the built-in viewer to confirm files loaded correctly.
4. Select output format: Choose PST, EML, MBOX, or MSG from the format list.
5. Choose destination folder: Pick where converted files will be saved.
6. Configure options (optional):
   • Folder mapping: Preserve folder structure if available.
   • Split PST: Split large PSTs by size if exporting to PST.
   • Date range or filters: Export only specific messages if needed.
7. Start conversion: Click “Convert” or “Export.” Monitor progress and wait for completion.
8. Verify output: Open the target files in the chosen email client (Outlook for PST, Thunderbird for MBOX/EML) to confirm messages, attachments, and folders transferred correctly.

Importing converted files into common clients

• Outlook (PST): File > Open & Export > Open Outlook Data File, or Import/Export wizard to import.
• Thunderbird (MBOX/EML): Use ImportExportTools NG add-on to import MBOX/EML files.
• Windows Mail or other clients (EML): Drag-and-drop EML files into the client’s folder where supported.

Troubleshooting

• Corrupt DBX files: Run a DBX repair tool first or try loading individual DBX files.
• Missing attachments: Ensure converter supports attachments; try alternate output format.
• Large archives slow: Split output PST or convert in batches.
• Encoding issues: Check converter settings for character encoding (UTF-8/ANSI).

Verification checklist

• Messages count matches original DBX files.
• Attachments open correctly.
• Folder hierarchy preserved (if chosen).
• No major date or sender/recipient corruption.

If you want, I can provide:

• A concise command-list for a specific DBX Converter product, or
• Steps tailored to converting DBX -> PST for Outlook 365. Which do you prefer?