Betygsatt 3 utav 5 stjärnor

When I right click on ImportExportTools NG, it appears to be missing the two settings for "Import mbox Files" and "Import EML Messages." It only has the option to export. Can you advise How I get those to be added? Thank you

Betygsatt 1 utav 5 stjärnor

The installed version of TB:137.02 the OS : windows 10
the importexporttools version:14.1.8, The import from PST option didn't apprear only have one option import EML messages with 3 options : individual EML , directory and subdirectory .
any advice please . Thank you.

mka
ImportExportTools NG imports emls or mbox files. It has never imported pst files. The addon info and help are clear on this. So this is not a fair review.
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Excellent tool! Being new to TB and its add-ons, I had some difficulty understanding what I was supposed to do and which version of ImportExportTools I should use. Christopher was a great help to me throughout the process. It seems to have worked flawlessly in allowing me to import my mother's Windows Live Mail (yes, she was still using WLM!). Highly recommended. Thanks Christopher!

hofmannm
Thanks for the very kind review. It was a pleasure helping out.
And cheers to your mom!
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

I'm very grateful! Thank you!

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.7). 

tvrec
Thanks for the nice rev!
Great that you find it useful.
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Hi,

I've been an importexporttools-ng user for many years and love the program.

I highly recommend it, particularly if you are switching among different work locations (like me!).

Looking forward to being able to use it on TB 136.0.1!

Thanks for a great program!

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.5). 

Leslie TK
Thanks for the very nice review. Glad you are a long time user!
v14.1.7 will be out in a couple of days. It supports Thunderbird v136, however, I will not be supporting each monthly release so check before you do Thunderbird updates.
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

I needed to export Outlook to Thunderbird, and this was part of the solution (Importing MBOX file). It also has some other very useful functions which I will use in the future. Thank you.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.6). 

Clinker
Thanks for the kind review.
Very glad you find ImportExportTools NG useful.
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Must be updated for TB 136.0.1 because very usefull extension, please.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.5). 

Celes
Thank you for the review. I appreciate that you didn't do a one star like the previous reviewer.
v14.1.6 is actually in the review Q that supports Thunderbird v136. It should be released shortly.
Please be aware I will not be doing monthly updates. Check before you upgrade if you stay on the RC channel as oped to the ESR channel.
Christopher

Betygsatt 1 utav 5 stjärnor

Importing eml files to thunderbird local folders will break attached files (can't open, can't download) which is quite serious as a problem

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.5). 

lorenzo997
It's not totally clear what is going on from your post.
Can you post the problem in the repository where I can help resolve this.
Christopher
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues

Betygsatt 4 utav 5 stjärnor

The extension seems very useful but I have a problem. First, I'm not super computer savvy but I understand the basic layout of the add-on. What I'd like to do is backup my entire profile (multiple folders) every day to an external flash drive so that I have ONLY a SINGLE current (that day's) complete profile on the backup drive- not layered versions from previous days. That day's backup automatically completely replaces the previous day's backup. I believe this is called 'mirroring.' So after that day's backup I have everything from only that day and absolutely nothing else, with the backup (mirroring?) done automatically every day. This may be doable with the add-on but it is not clear to me exactly what buttons I have to set to accomplish that. Any help would be appreciated. Please feel free to reach out to me to help me with this. Thank you - ChrisVan

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.5). 

ChrisVan
Thanks for the review!
I know the options can be confusing.

So for a single, complete backup every day, use the following :

In options Backup Scheduling set:
- Enable 1 day frequency
- Set backup directory
- Set to automatic folder + date name
- Set Save to Always all files
- Set Backup content to All profile files
- Set number of backups to retain to 1

Note that the backup occur when Thunderbird is
closed. I don't have it automatic yet.

If you have issues please go to the Github repository
and open an issue. That's where I can do support.
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues

Cheers
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

It is very nice to have this option. Many thanks!

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.4). 

uniosus
Once again thanks for the review!
Many users don't realize the effort needed for extensions.
Christopher

Betygsatt 3 utav 5 stjärnor

Version 14.1.4. causes Thunderbird to freeze in the unified folders mode when right clicking on the inbox folder to open the properties screen

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.4).  Denna användare har en tidigare recension för detta tillägg.

Jed53
Wow that's an odd one considering its only really menu code.
I will check it out.
Thanks
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Successful import of a few hundred email messages (*.eml format) after transition to new system. Saved a huge amount of time and headache.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.4). 

Betygsatt 1 utav 5 stjärnor

Version 14.1.4 will not restore mbox files that I only just created. Had to revert to version 14.1.2 to get it to import mbox files successfully. Verified on Windows 10 & Windows 11, with Thunderbird versions 115.5.2 and Thunderbird 115.10.1. Attempting to restore gives an error about being unable to create the folder.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.4). 

Martin
Sorry for the problem.
I have a beta version that deals with one edge condition. Not sure if this is your problem.
You can download here :
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues/681
Please post an issue so I can help debug.
Christopher

Betygsatt 4 utav 5 stjärnor

Since version 14.1.4 you can enable in periodic backups how many backups to keep.

However the software has changed its way of working: before by setting a custom name for the backup folder that name was maintained, now the backup folder changes name every time adding date and time.

Couldn't this thing be disabled if the number of backups to keep is set to "1" restoring the classic operation?

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.4). 

Sergio3N
I am going to remove the date and index I added to the customized name. Without the ability to fully customize it (including the original format), I should not have changed this. It was a mistake with unintended Consequence.
Please track here as i will put this change in beta shortly.
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues/681

https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues/677

Apologies for the issue. Old style will be restored.
Christopher

Betygsatt 3 utav 5 stjärnor

Importing older emails singlewise (not mboxes) does not work any longer with me since update to version 128.6.0esr (64-Bit). The "imported" emails are shown, even after ending and starting TB, but can not be moved by drag&drop and after doing a "repair" on the folder the mails are not there any more (exception on the first imported email).

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2). 

EmailUserFromBC
Sorry for the issues. I'm hoping you are referring to eml imports as I have a new releases in the review Q that has some eml fixes. You can actually try the beta for this by going to the link below and download it. If you still have issues, please post in the github repository in the same area as the link.

https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues/649

Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Easy to use. Straightforward tool for importing and exporting entire mailboxes.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2). 

Mark
Thank you for the nice review!
Christopher

Betygsatt 4 utav 5 stjärnor

When exporting several messages to the specified folder, multiple messages appear "Unable to save the message. Please check your file name and try again later" and "Unable to save the attachment. Please check your file name and try again later". And I think that when saving, invalid characters should be replaced with something else (spaces, underscores). And not force the user to check each saved email and attachment, finding out what exactly was not saved. With the same success, you can use the standard export function, one message at a time. At least the same amount of time will be spent. ImportExportTools NG 14.1.2 (September 9, 2024), Mozilla Thunderbird 128.2.0esr (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 10.0.19045.4842.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2).  Denna användare har 2 tidigare recensioner för detta tillägg.

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Hay Dear I dont get option to import my google photos takeout in zip format. guide me if you can

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2). 

Hi, thanks for the review!
Since Thunderbird only deals with email and attachments, I don't see how Google photos would be imported as Thunderbird doesn't manage photos nor does ImportExportTools. For Gmail a Google takeout would be mbox so those mbox files could be imported.
You can post to the github repository if you need help.
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues

Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Fantastic tool to archive an old mail box. The html export is really convenient.

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2). 

Thanks for your nice review!
Christopher

Betygsatt 5 utav 5 stjärnor

Christopher
This is an excellent extension and use it all day.
I do have a problem with Thunderbird 128.1.0esr (64-bit) and ImportExport NG version 14.1.2 or 14.1.0
The emails export to EML format but are blank and only 8k in size, the attachments do not save in the exported EML file.
If I install Thunderbird 115 and install the addon through the extensions in settings all the emails export correctly.

Can you help please

Regards
Clark

Denna recension är för en tidigare version av tillägget (14.1.2). 

Clark
Thank you so much for the nice review despite having a problem!
It's always frustrating when people give lousy reviews without trying to get some help first.
I am currently working on a beta to address several v128 issues.
Can you post this problem in the github repository where I can try to analyze the issue with you?
https://github.com/thunderbird/import-export-tools-ng/issues
Thanks
Christopher