Convert DBX to MBOX
| File Extension | DBX |
| Full Name | Microsoft Outlook Express E-mail Folder Format |
DBX is a folder file used by popular email client Outlook Express, a standard email client for older versions of Windows operating systems. Standard mail folders are created automatically during program installation process. Users can manually create such folders should they need to do so.
| File Extension | MBOX |
| Full Name | Mail Mailbox Format |
Files with the .MBOX format contain e-mail messages sourced from the inbox, written in text form. A single text file can contain the entirety of the inbox – the messages are saved one after the other, with each beginning with a FROM headline.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DBX") to another (referred to as "MBOX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DBX file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DBX to format MBOX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DBX to MBOX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DBX and transforming it into format MBOX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DBX to MBOX converters.
Conversion from DBX to MBOX
DBX to MBOX
How to convert the DBX file to MBOX?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DBX to MBOX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DBX file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DBX, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DBX file to the application
- Select the output format of the MBOX file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MBOX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MBOX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DBX format:
Other conversions
to the MBOX format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.