{"id":1180,"date":"2023-02-14T09:17:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T09:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/?p=1180"},"modified":"2023-02-14T09:20:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T09:20:52","slug":"export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Export Address Book from Thunderbird to Outlook \u2013 3 Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In previous versions of Thunderbird, MAB file format was used to store contacts. But in later versions i.e. after 78, it uses SQLite format to store address book on the local system. It creates files such as abook.sqlite, history.sqlite, etc. Using Thunderbird, you can easily export address book into CSV, vCard, and LDIF formats.<\/p>\n<p>So, when require to export the address book from Thunderbird to MS Outlook, we need to consider these formats and then find out the method for the same. Through this article, we will look for the methods that will help you to import Thunderbird contacts to Outlook.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/#Methods_to_Export_Thunderbird_address_book_to_MS_Outlook\" >Methods to Export Thunderbird address book to MS Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/#Method_1_Move_MAB_and_SQLite_file_contacts_from_Thunderbird_to_Outlook\" >Method 1. Move MAB and SQLite file contacts from Thunderbird to Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/#Method_2_Export_contacts_using_Thunderbird_and_Import_into_Outlook\" >Method 2. Export contacts using Thunderbird and Import into Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/#Method_3_Export_Thunderbird_address_book_using_CSV_file_in_Outlook\" >Method 3. Export Thunderbird address book using CSV file in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/export-address-book-from-thunderbird-to-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Export_Thunderbird_address_book_to_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Methods to Export Thunderbird address book to MS Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Direct transfer of MAB and SQLite files<\/li>\n<li>Moving address book to another format and then import into Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Export Thunderbird address book using CSV file in Outlook<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The first method is used when you have MAB and SQLite files and need to transfer them to Outlook. The second method is used when you have access to Mozilla Thunderbird and need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/address-book-manager\/\">export address book into Outlook<\/a> supported format.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Move_MAB_and_SQLite_file_contacts_from_Thunderbird_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Method 1. Move MAB and SQLite file contacts from Thunderbird to Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you go ahead, make sure that you have MAB or SQLite file having address book on your system\u2019s hard drive. You can check out for these files in your Thunderbird profile at the below path:<\/p>\n<p><strong>C:\\Users\\admin\\AppData\\Roaming\\Thunderbird\\Profiles\\6cgxc8ix.default-release-1\\<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/dl\/sign\/gainmboxdemo.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/mbox\/order\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Install, launch, and start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/mbox\/pst\/\">Thunderbird MBOX to PST Converter<\/a> on your system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, use any of the option suitable for you to add the Thunderbird address book file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/images\/screenshot\/mbox-to-pst\/choose-file-folder-mode.png\" alt=\"Add MBOX file\/folder\" width=\"986\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check all data items in the preview pane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/images\/screenshot\/mbox-to-pst\/preview-mbox.png\" alt=\"Check Preview\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the Export screen, choose PST format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/images\/screenshot\/mbox-to-pst\/choose-desired-location-mbox-to-pst-file.png\" alt=\"choose location\" width=\"603\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a path for saving the PST file and finally, go with the <strong>Convert Now<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you get the PST file, you need to import this contacts file in Outlook using the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Outlook program<\/li>\n<li>Hit the File menu and go for <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Pick the option of<strong> Import from other file<\/strong> or program.<\/li>\n<li>Pick <strong>Outlook .pst file<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Browse the above<strong> created PST file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, pick the Outlook contacts folder and hit the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Export_contacts_using_Thunderbird_and_Import_into_Outlook\"><\/span>Method 2. Export contacts using Thunderbird and Import into Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thunderbird gives an option to users to export contacts in many file formats. You can simply export Thunderbird contacts in vCard or CSV format and import these contacts into Outlook. The complete steps for extracting contacts from Thunderbird profile to Outlook using vCard file are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start by opening Thunderbird and go to <strong>address book<\/strong> in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-1.png\" alt=\"step 1\" width=\"742\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-1.png 742w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-1-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick the address book you wish to export.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-2..png\" alt=\"step-2\" width=\"671\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-2..png 671w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-2.-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Tools<\/strong> and then go to <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1183 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-3.png\" alt=\"step-3\" width=\"648\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-3.png 648w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-3-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick <strong>vCard (.vcf)<\/strong> in Save as type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-4.png\" alt=\"step-4\" width=\"652\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-4.png 652w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-4-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>This will save Thunderbird address book in VCF file. Now, look at the steps to import them in Outlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run MS Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Open Import\/Export wizard by following File and then Open &amp; Export option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1166 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ost-to-office-365-8-300x235.png\" alt=\"step-5\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ost-to-office-365-8-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ost-to-office-365-8.png 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the option of Import a vCard file (.vcf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1185 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-6.png\" alt=\"Step-6\" width=\"452\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-6.png 452w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-6-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse Thunderbird exported vCard file and hit the Import button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-7.png\" alt=\"step-7\" width=\"711\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-7.png 711w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-7-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This will smoothly transfer Thunderbird contact items into Outlook people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-8.png\" alt=\"step-8\" width=\"956\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-8.png 956w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-8-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-8-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apart from this, users can export Thunderbird contacts into CSV file and import this CSV file into Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Also Read:-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/blog\/how-to-export-outlook-msg-contacts-to-vcard-format\/\">Export Outlook MSG contacts to vCard format<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Export_Thunderbird_address_book_using_CSV_file_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Method 3. Export Thunderbird address book using CSV file in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Run Thunderbird and go to Address book or you can press <strong>Ctrl+Shift+B<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1188 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-9.png\" alt=\"step-9\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-9-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-9-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Tools<\/strong> and then <strong>Export<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>desktop<\/strong> as folder to save contacts. In save as type, pick <strong>Comma Separated Values<\/strong> and hit <strong>Save<\/strong>. If you many address books, then click save for each of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-11.png\" alt=\"step-11\" width=\"614\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-11.png 614w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-11-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This will <strong>export Thunderbird contacts<\/strong> on your desktop. Later, you have to open it in MS Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-12.png\" alt=\"step-12\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-12.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-12-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-12-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch Outlook program and go to <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> from File menu.<\/li>\n<li>Hit <strong>Import and Export<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-14.png\" alt=\"step-14\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-14.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-14-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-14-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From several options, go for <strong>Import from another file or program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-15.png\" alt=\"step-15\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-15.png 437w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-15-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick the<strong> Comma Separated Values<\/strong> option and press the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-16.png\" alt=\"step-16\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-16.png 437w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-16-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the Browse button and choose Personal Address Book.csv file saved on the desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1194 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-17.png\" alt=\"step-17\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-17.png 437w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-17-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go with <strong>Contacts<\/strong> folder and press the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-18.png\" alt=\"step-18\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-18.png 437w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-18-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the box next to <strong>Import PA books.csv<\/strong> into folder contacts and <strong>map custom<\/strong> fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-19.png\" alt=\"step-19\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-19.png 437w, https:\/\/www.gaintools.com\/how\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/step-19-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, the contacts from Thunderbird Personal Address Book are moved to Outlook Contacts folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Mozilla Thunderbird and MS Outlook both are different email clients. So, when users switch to Outlook, it becomes important to transfer emails, contacts, calendars, and other items. This post has covered the methods to transfer contacts from Thunderbird to Microsoft Outlook. You can check out different solutions as per the scenarios and opt for them as per your convenience. However, the manual ways discussed above will take time. Thus, for quick and safe results you should pick the automated tool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In previous versions of Thunderbird, MAB file format was used to store contacts. But in later versions i.e. after 78, it uses SQLite format to store address book on the local system. It creates files such as abook.sqlite, history.sqlite, etc. Using Thunderbird, you can easily export address book into CSV, vCard, and LDIF formats. 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