You moved from a Windows PC to a Mac, and your old Windows Live Mail folders are sitting on a USB drive as .eml files that Apple Mail won't open. Birdie EML to MBOX Converter, which the vendor also presents as a Windows Live Mail to Mac Mail converter, turns those files into MBOX files that Mac Mail can import.
Quick facts
- Runs on: Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP
- Input: EML files from Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, Outlook Express, eM Client, DreamMail and others
- Output: MBOX
- Trial: a free demo is available
Key features
Turn Windows Live Mail EML files into MBOX for Mac Mail
The converted MBOX file can be imported into Apple Mail, Thunderbird or any other MBOX-capable application.
Convert many EML files in one batch
The tool imports multiple EML mails at once, so you don't convert messages one at a time.
Read EML from 20+ different email programs
It handles EML emails from 20+ applications, not only Windows Live Mail.
Who it's for
You'll find it useful if you're moving from a Windows EML-based email program to a Mac or to Thunderbird and have your mail saved as EML files.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Handles batches of EML files and many source programs.
- Pro: A free demo lets you test the result first.
- Con: It is Windows-only. You run the conversion on a PC, then move the MBOX file to the Mac.
- Con: It only converts EML files, so mail stored in other formats needs another tool.
What users say
"It`s a phenomenal tool for converting EML emails from Windows Live Mail to MBOX format with attachment." (Birdie Software site, verified purchase reviews)
FAQs
Can I run it on a Mac?
No. It installs on Windows, so convert there and then import the MBOX file on your Mac.
Which programs can I import the result into?
Any MBOX-supporting application, such as Apple Mail or Thunderbird.
Can I try it first?
Yes, a free demo is offered.
System requirements
Any Windows machine, 32-bit or 64-bit. Versions from Windows XP through Windows 10 are listed as supported.