You have old Outlook Express mail sitting in DBX files, and nothing on your current machine opens them. Years of messages and attachments are stuck in a format modern Outlook doesn't read. This tool is built to get them out.
Quick facts
- Version: 8.0
- Platforms: Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit); a separate Mac edition exists
- Price: paid editions start at $39
- Trial: free demo that previews and exports only 25 items per folder
- Also needs: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above
Key features
Export DBX to PST, EML, MBOX, MSG and EMLX
You pick the target format that suits where your mail is going. It also saves to document formats such as HTML, PDF, MHT, CSV and TXT, and can export DBX files to Office 365 (Windows only).
Convert without Outlook installed
You don't need MS Outlook on the machine to export DBX to PST. The software also runs as a standard or guest user without asking for admin privileges.
Batch conversion that keeps your folder structure
You can export many DBX files at once, with the original folder hierarchy kept intact. A quick scan of a file or folder shows the status of each file.
Preview each email before you export
Preview modes include Mail View, Hex View, Properties, Message Header, MIME, Email Hop, HTML, RTF and Attachments, so you can check a message before it leaves the DBX file.
Date filter, split PST and naming options
A date filter exports only a chosen period. You can split the PST by size and choose from 8 naming options for exported emails.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have Outlook Express archives to move into Outlook, Thunderbird, Office 365 or an archive format. It also suits IT staff who need to move several DBX files in one pass.
Pros and cons
- Pro: many output formats, including PST, EML, MBOX, MSG and PDF.
- Pro: batch export, folder hierarchy kept, and a date filter.
- Pro: Outlook isn't required for conversion.
- Con: the demo exports only 25 items per folder, so you can't test a full migration for free.
- Con: the Windows version supports only 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, so older systems are out.
- Con: it needs .NET Framework 4.5 or above, and exporting to Access needs an extra component.
FAQs
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The demo previews and exports only 25 items per folder, which is enough to check the output.
Do I need Outlook installed?
No. MS Outlook installation is not required to export DBX to PST.
Can I convert only part of a mailbox?
Yes. Use the date filter to export a chosen time period.
Can I move DBX mail to Office 365?
Yes, on Windows. The Mac edition doesn't offer the Office 365 export.
What happens to folders?
The original folder hierarchy is maintained during conversion.
System requirements
- OS: Windows 11 (64 bit), 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- Disk space: 300 MB free
- Software: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above