Convert MAB to LDIF
| File Extension | MAB |
| Full Name | Mozilla Address Book Format |
MAB file extension is used by Mozilla applications (SeaMonkey browser and Thunderbird email client). MAB file stores complete contact book that contains all records saved by Mozilla application.
| File Extension | LDIF |
| Full Name | LDIF Address Book Interchange Format |
LDIF is a text file that stores contents od LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) folder. LDIF contains one or more records depending od how many objects it represents.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MAB") to another (referred to as "LDIF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MAB 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 MAB to format LDIF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform MAB to LDIF 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 MAB and transforming it into format LDIF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MAB to LDIF converters.
Conversion from MAB to LDIF
MAB to LDIF
How to convert the MAB file to LDIF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MAB to LDIF. 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 MAB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file MAB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the MAB file to the application
- Select the output format of the LDIF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file LDIF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted LDIF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the MAB format:
Other conversions
to the LDIF 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.