Can I move MBOX emails directly into Hotmail (Outlook.com)?

Can I move MBOX emails directly into Hotmail (Outlook.com)? ?

Kyla jain , 18 May 2026

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Yes, but not directly. You cannot import MBOX files straight into a Hotmail account (now Outlook.com), because it doesn’t support MBOX uploads. I also ran into this when moving my old Mozilla Thunderbird emails and initially assumed there would be a simple import option, but Hotmail doesn’t recognize the MBOX format. The usual workaround is to use an email client like Thunderbird or Outlook with IMAP. First, you import the MBOX file into Thunderbird, then add your Hotmail (Outlook.com) account using IMAP settings. After that, you move the emails from the MBOX folder into your Hotmail folders, and everything syncs to the cloud automatically. This method works, but it can be slow and a bit messy if the mailbox is large. In such cases, many users prefer BLR MBOX Converter Tool, which simplifies the process by transferring MBOX emails into Hotmail/Outlook.com while preserving attachments, folder structure, and formatting. Visit Here: https://www.blrtools.com/mbox-converter.html