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How to Export Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird

Use your Thunderbird contacts in another email program

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 15, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

Select Address Book > from left pane, choose an address book. From Main Menu, select Tools > Export.In the Save As box, enter name for book you're exporting > choose a format > Save. This article explains how to export contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird, a secure, private, and full-featured email application used by individuals and businesses. These instructions work with the Thunderbird email client on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.

How to Export Thunderbird Contacts

Thunderbird's dedicated import and export tool helps you transfer your Address Book contacts easily. Here's how: Select the Address Book button at the top of the Thunderbird screen. From the left pane, select the address book you want to export. Select Tools on the main menu and then choose Export. The Export Address Book dialog box appears. In the Save As box, enter an identifying name for the Address Book you want to export. Next to Format, choose a format for your exported Address book, such as CSV, TXT, VCF, or LDIF. The file type you choose depends on what you want to do with it. LDIF is the easiest format if you're transferring your Thunderbird Address Book to Thunderbird on another computer. CSV format works well for importing into another email program, such as Outlook. Select Save to export your address book.

What to Do With Your Exported File

If you plan to use your exported Thunderbird Address Book with Thunderbird on a new computer, copy the exported file using a USB drive or another portable media device. You can also email the file to your new computer as an attachment. If you want to import your contacts to Gmail or another email client, follow that email client's instructions for importing contacts. Consider backing up your entire Thunderbird profile to create an archive of all your Thunderbird data. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Export Contacts From Windows Mail How to Export Your AOL Mail Contacts How to Import Addresses Into Gmail From Other Email Services What Is a VFC File? CSV File (What It Is & How to Open One) Export Mac Mail Address Book Contacts to CSV File How to Export Contacts From iPhone How to Export Your Yahoo Mail Address Book How to Export Contacts and Email Addresses From Hotmail How to Export Your Gmail Contacts How to Transfer Your Contacts From Android to iPhone How to Restore or Import a Mac OS X Mail Address Book How to Export Your Outlook Contacts to a CSV File How to Use macOS Contacts With Outlook How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies