How to Import Postbox Emails to Gmail?

Did you recently move to Gmail from Postbox and now facing many obstacles while trying to access Postbox emails in the same? Wondering how to import Postbox emails to Gmail with attachments safely? Constantly looking for a simple & trouble-free method for the same? Then no worries at all, just go through the segment and you will discover a method that will securely import Postbox emails to Gmail with attachments accurately.

PostBox email client is like any other email application that also allows users to access emails from any desktop. Although it is easily accessible but need a system dependency for managing and accessing emails. Gmail, on the other hand is a cloud-supported webmail platform that is free to use and integrated with remarkable features which makes it a number one email management program for several users. As a result, Postbox users need to look out for a solution that could help them importing Postbox emails to Gmail without modifying the original database.

How to Import Postbox Emails to Gmail?

The article here discussed two easy methods to migrate Postbox mailboxes to Google Mail account. The first method highlighted the manual procedure to import emails from Postbox to Gmail. And the second method provided the direct operational steps which will save users time and efforts. So, in the following section, let us understand both the approaches one-by-one.

Method 1. Manually Import Postbox Emails to Gmail

Step 1. Open Google Mail email account.

Step 2. Go to the gear icon appearing at the top-right, click See all Settings.

Step 3. Navigate towards Accounts & Import tab.

Step 4. Go to Check mail from other accounts and click Add mail account.

Step 5. Enter Postbox email address & password.

Step 6. Specify the necessary details related to Postbox account.

Step 7. After entering all the details, tap Add Account.

Now, Gmail will start receiving emails from Postbox email account.

But one will encounter different issues while implementing the method. Some of them are –

• If there are multiple Postbox email accounts, adding them one-by-one will be annoying.
• Technical knowledge is must such as understanding of email server settings such as POP/IMAP/SMTP etc. to fill in the details.
• Also, it will transfer all Postbox email folders to Google Mail inbox.

But, no need to worry at all because there is the other method available that will help you to overcome these challenges.

Method 2. Directly Import Postbox Emails to Gmail

The direct process to import Postbox emails to Gmail with attachments is by using MacMister MBOX Converter for Mac & Windows. With the help of the tool, one can add required MBOX files/folder on the software and then convert the same into Gmail right away without losing data integrity. Even, the three-step procedure will complete the process quickly and help users saving their time and efforts.

Moreover, the application is programmed with wide ranging features that can be applied to receive the required results. Also, a free demo of the tool is available that users can download to check the working steps of the same in detail for free.

The process is divided into two stages –

Stage 1. Export MBOX Files from Postbox

Stage 2. Import MBOX to Gmail using the App

Stage 1. Export MBOX Files from Postbox

1. Open Postbox.
2. Right-click on the required folder, go to Properties, click Synchronization tab and tap Download Now button.
3. Close Postbox.

The files will be stored with .mbox extension in the following location –

Mac OS

~/ Library / Application Support / Postbox App / Profiles/[yourprofile] / ImapMail

Win OS

Users \ [your username] \ AppData \ Roaming \ PostboxApp \ Profiles \ [your.profile] \ Mail \ Local Folders

Stage 2. Import MBOX Files using Direct Solution

Step 1. Download and run the software on a Mac device.

Step 2. Use the dual buttons to add MBOX files. Click Add File(s) button to load specific .mbox files on the panel. Or make use of Add Folder button to add .mbox files folder on the software for bulk conversion. After choosing the desired option, press the Next button to continue.

Step 3. The tool will start listing .mbox files on the panel with selected checkboxes one-by-one. However, users can deselect those checkboxes and select the checkboxes of the necessary listed files to import selective Postbox files to Gmail. Click Next to proceed.

Step 4. Go to Select Saving Options and choose Gmail option from the menu.

Step 5. Add Gmail login details i.e. email ID and app password and click on the Export button.

Step 6. The live email migration progress report will generate. It will display the total count of files exported, files left for export, and export status.

In few seconds, the process will be completed and a “Conversion Completed” notification will appear that confirms the successful completion of the export process. Click on the OK button and go to specified Gmail account to check the results. You will see that the software has imported Postbox mailboxes to Google Mail with precise emails and attachments.

Epilogue

In the write-up, we have provided two different ways to import Postbox emails to Gmail with attachments on Mac & Windows. The first method is a manual procedure. It needs technical skills and a great amount of time. Whereas, the second method is direct. It has the ability to import unlimited Postbox mailboxes to Gmail at once. Furthermore, the solution will take care of the original data throughout process. Additionally, besides Gmail, there are 15+ more saving options present to import Postbox emails such as EML, EMLx, MHT, DOC, IMAP, Yahoo, Office 365, and more.