You have years of mail stuck in Outlook Express DBX files, and you've moved to a Mac or to Thunderbird. Those clients can't read DBX, so the mail sits there unusable. SoftSpire DBX to MBOX Converter turns those files into MBOX, the format those programs import.
Quick facts
- Vendor: SoftSpire Inc
- Price: $49
- Input: Outlook Express DBX files
- Output: MBOX files
- Trial: the demo converts the first 5 emails from each DBX file
Key features
Convert many DBX files in one batch
You can select multiple DBX files and convert them together, so you don't have to repeat the process for every mailbox folder.
One MBOX file for each DBX file you pick
The tool creates a single MBOX file for each selected DBX file. Your original mailbox layout stays easy to recognize after conversion.
Open the results in MBOX-compatible email programs
The converted files can be imported into Thunderbird, Apple Mac Mail and Entourage, and into other applications that accept MBOX.
Start with only the DBX files
You only need the DBX files themselves. The interface is described as self-explanatory: you launch the tool, add your files and convert them.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have old Outlook Express mail and want it in a Mac or Thunderbird mailbox. It also suits you if you have a lot of DBX files and don't want to convert them one at a time.
Pros and cons
- Pro: batch conversion of several DBX files.
- Pro: a free demo lets you check the output before you pay.
- Con: the demo converts only the first 5 emails from each DBX file.
- Con: it handles one job only, DBX to MBOX, and it's paid software at $49.
FAQs
What does it convert?
It converts Outlook Express DBX mailbox files into MBOX format.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The demo converts the first 5 emails from each DBX file so you can check the result.
Where can I use the converted files?
You can use them in any email application that supports MBOX, such as Thunderbird, Mac Mail and Entourage.
How much does it cost?
The full version costs $49.