How to Import TGZ File of Zimbra to Outlook with Zimbra Converter

Are you using Zimbra and not satisfied with its working? And now looking for a different email client application to switch into because all the crucial mails are saved in the application and you are not able to leave them, also hesitating to switch into MS Outlook from Zimbra. But, no need to worry now one can easily switch from one email application to another without loss of single file.

Zimbra is a desktop based open-source emailing program which is especially known to support multiple user accounts in a single place. It smoothly manage all the mailbox content including emails, calendars, notes, briefcase, contacts and etc. Apart from all such features, Zimbra is lacking in its demand, why? Because Zimbra has not improved in the functionality of data synchronization, also takes long time to respond. Moreover, Zimbra account registration is one of the major points of users upgrading to MS Outlook as compared to Zimbra Desktop. Another question arise after switching from Zimbra to Outlook is how to import TGZ file to Outlook? But, let’s first discuss the common reasons to export TGZ file to Outlook.

Reasons: Why to Export Files from Zimbra Email Client to Outlook?

Before going to how’s section, first understand in detail why it becomes necessary for users to import TGZ to Outlook or to export Zimbra mails to Exchange, Google Apps, Office 365.

MS Outlook is also widely used email client application, works similarly as Zimbra Desktop that is accessible on both Windows OS and Mac OS X as well. Also known as personal information manager because it smoothly manages all the MS Outlook data such as calendar, contacts, journal entries, notes and etc. It is a standalone emailing program in which Outlook well synchronizes with MS Exchange and SharePoint Server.

Recently, Microsoft has launched latest edition i.e. Outlook 2016 which includes the following features:

• Cloud source linking by attachment
• Email address internationalization
• "Tell me" – help featured name
• Redesigning groups, search cloud and etc.

How to Import TGZ to Outlook – Solution

1. Open and Login to Zimbra
2. Go to navigation bar and choose "Preferences"
3. Now, click on Import/Export option displaying under Preferences
4. In the Export panel, choose the required account type to export
5. Click on Advanced Settings tab and select desired items to export into TGZ file
6. Online application facilitates to download mailbox in.tgz format
7. Now, extract.tgz file

After successfully done with the above mentioned process, you will see Zip.tgz (TAR zipped) file. Unzip the same using WinRAR or any other tool.

Zimbra Converter – Zimbra Export to Outlook, Office 365, Google Apps, Exchange

No need to take worries, simply make use of Zimbra Converter which is easy to access and one can easily import TGZ file to Outlook using this application without dealing with any loss of data. The tool effortlessly do the process, also non-technical does not require any extra knowledge to operate two three buttons present in the tool. Follow the below given steps to continue further:

1. Launch Zimbra Export Tool on the system
2. Click Add File or Add Folder button to load TGZ files for import into Outlook
3. Now click on Export button and choose the required file saving format to import TGZ file
4. Choose the required destination path to save resultant file by clicking on Browse button
5. Click on Convert button, a successful conversion message will appear, then click on OK

Important Features of Zimbra Converter

• Includes understandable and easy GUI
• Dual Conversion modes for selective Zimbra migration
• Batch Zimbra mail transfer to Outlook, Office 365, Google Apps & Exchange
• Provide sub options: Create Separate PST file for every TGZ file & Split option for PST file (s). Users can check the option accordingly and continue the conversion process
• Different sections to export Zimbra contacts and Zimbra calendar
• Allow to choose the location to save resultant file
• Supports all editions of MS Outlook for conversion of Zimbra to Outlook
• Easily downloadable on all versions of Windows OS including Win 10

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