From: Gordon@leaf.net.nz   
      
   On 2025-08-07, pinnerite  wrote:   
   > For weeks I have been using Claws for sending emails.   
   > I realy don't like it but Thunderbird wouldn't send.   
   >   
   > Yesterday I was determined to finally concentrate on the problem.   
   >   
   > ChatGPT is a bit Windows-centric unless you challenge it, so progress   
   > is slow.   
   >   
   > After masses of testing, ChatGPT suggested trying  new profile.   
   >   
   > That certainly worked.   
   >   
   > Then came the problem of getting as much data, address book, saved   
   > messages etc from theold to new profile. That is going slowly but going.   
   >   
   > Now I want to export the Sent messages from Claws to Thunderbird.   
   >   
   > According to ChatGPT you start by locating Claws Sent folder.   
   >   
   > Not so easy.   
   >   
   > I could find two:  sent and Sent   
   >   
   > Both are under:  .claws-mail->tagsdb->#mh->Mailbox and both contain one   
   > item named .claws-tags. One of 628 bytes, the second "Sent" with 4   
   > bytes.   
   >   
   > There is also an Outbox also with a  claws-tags of 4 bytes   
   >   
   > I don't know what to make of it.   
   >   
   > ChatGPT often lies - convincingly. So ...   
      
   This maybe of some use.   
      
      
   To export mail from Claws Mail to Thunderbird, first, open Claws Mail and   
   select "File" then "Export to MBOX Files" to save your emails.   
   After that, use Thunderbird's ImportExportTools add-on to import the MBOX   
   files into Thunderbird.   
      
   Exporting Mail from Claws Mail to Thunderbird   
   Step 1: Export Emails from Claws Mail   
      
       Open Claws Mail on your device.   
       Click on the File menu.   
       Select Export to MBOX Files from the drop-down menu.   
       Choose the folders you wish to export and decide the location to save   
   the files.   
       Click Save to complete the export.   
      
   Step 2: Import MBOX Files into Thunderbird   
      
       Install and open Mozilla Thunderbird on your system.   
       Download and install the ImportExportTools NG add-on.   
       Right-click on the Local Folders in Thunderbird.   
       Select ImportExportTools NG.   
       Choose Import MBOX file and then select Import one or more MBOX files.   
       Navigate to the location where you saved the exported MBOX files and   
   select them.   
       Click OK to start the import process.   
      
   Additional Tips   
      
       Ensure that you have the latest version of Thunderbird for better   
   compatibility.   
       If you encounter issues, consider using a migration tool specifically   
   designed for Claws Mail to Thunderbird, which can automate the process   
   and handle any format discrepancies.   
      
   By following these steps, you can successfully transfer your emails from   
   Claws Mail to Thunderbird.   
      
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