{"id":12678,"date":"2025-12-15T07:31:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=12678"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:39:55","slug":"import-zimbra-to-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook 2024, 2021, and Older Versions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;12678&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook 2024, 2021, and Older Versions&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Users regularly archive their Zimbra TGZ mailbox as a precautionary backup. It becomes helpful in case of sudden data loss. The best option is to import TGZ to Outlook. Now, Outlook does not directly import the Zimbra TGZ files. In this blog post, we will walk you through the Zimbra TGZ to Outlook conversion. We will look at both free and professional methods using <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/zimbra-converter\/\">Zimbra Mail Converter<\/a><\/strong>. This tool migrates complete Zimbra Mail files with full accuracy and no data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/zimbra-converter-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/zimbra-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Why_Do_Users_Import_Zimbra_TGZ_to_Outlook\" >Why Do Users Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Professional_Method_to_Import_TGZ_to_Outlook_Account\" >Professional Method to Import TGZ to Outlook&nbsp;Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Free_Manual_Method_to_Convert_Zimbra_TGZ_to_Outlook\" >Free Manual Method to Convert Zimbra TGZ to Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Step_01_Export_Zimbra_Emails_as_TGZ_Format\" >Step 01: Export Zimbra Emails as TGZ Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Step_02_Import_EML_Export_EML_into_MS_Outlook_PST_File\" >Step 02: Import EML &amp; Export EML into MS Outlook PST File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Drawbacks_of_the_Manual_Method\" >Drawbacks of the Manual Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-zimbra-to-outlook\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Users_Import_Zimbra_TGZ_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Why Do Users Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Users migrate Zimbra TGZ files to Outlook mostly for business-related reasons. The following are the reasons why users consider this migration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many organizations transition from Zimbra to Outlook to adopt a modern workplace email platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users choose Outlook over Zimbra for its seamless connectivity with Microsoft 365 applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For centralized management of emails, contacts, and calendars, users move to Outlook for better email organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By importing the TGZ files into Outlook, users can view Zimbra emails offline in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TGZ imports help restore mailbox data from backups during failures, data corruption, or technical issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-tgz-to-thunderbird\/\">Import Zimbra TGZ to Thunderbird<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Method_to_Import_TGZ_to_Outlook_Account\"><\/span>Professional Method to Import TGZ to Outlook&nbsp;Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Cigati Zimbra Mail Converter<\/strong>, users can easily migrate Zimbra TGZ files into Outlook. It migrates Zimbra mail to widely supported formats such as PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, and more. Throughout the conversion, it ensures to maintain the accuracy and original folder structure. Beyond this, it converts not only the emails, but also attachments, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Moreover, with its advanced filtering, it further enhances precision with its date range filters, duplicate email removal, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple and quick steps to import TGZ file to Outlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by opening the converter on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on <strong>Continue<\/strong> to process further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, press the <strong>Select File<\/strong> button to browse the TGZ file and<strong> Open<\/strong> it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, tick and expand the folder structure, and <strong>preview<\/strong> the content one by one.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click <strong>Next <\/strong>and choose the<strong> Saving Option<\/strong> as <strong>PST<\/strong>. You can also select the additional filters as per your choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Path to Save<\/strong> to save the converted file and hit <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Manual_Method_to_Convert_Zimbra_TGZ_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Free Manual Method to Convert Zimbra TGZ to Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This manual method is suitable for converting only a small number of Zimbra TGZ emails to Outlook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the step-by-step process to begin the procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_01_Export_Zimbra_Emails_as_TGZ_Format\"><\/span>Step 01: Export Zimbra Emails as TGZ Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Zimbra desktop<\/strong> and <strong>sign in<\/strong> with your email ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Preferences<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> &gt;<strong> All Folders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click on the <strong>Export <\/strong>button and pick a destination folder to save the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, extract the <strong>TGZ compressed file<\/strong>. These emails will be saved as an <strong>EML<\/strong> file format.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_02_Import_EML_Export_EML_into_MS_Outlook_PST_File\"><\/span>Step 02: Import EML &amp; Export EML into MS Outlook PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and open the folder to save the EML files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, <strong>drag and drop<\/strong> the selected EML files into the Outlook mailbox.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open &amp; Export <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Import\/Export.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst) <\/strong>and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select the folder having Zimbra emails as EML files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse to pick the destination folder to save the PST file and hit <strong>Finish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_of_the_Manual_Method\"><\/span>Drawbacks of the Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This approach does not transfer the calendars, contacts, and tasks. It only transfers the emails.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, it will not preserve the original folder structure. Users have to manually structure the folder hierarchy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manually selecting, dragging, and dropping the emails will be time-consuming and confusing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, this will not be suitable for importing business-related emails in bulk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enterprises import TGZ to Outlook mainly due to accessibility, migration, and data management. We have explained both free and professional methods using the <strong>Cigati Zimbra Mail Converter<\/strong>. Both methods work well and come with certain limitations. For basic and small migrations, use the free manual approach. Whereas for the enterprise-level migrations, we recommend users choose the professional tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/migrate-zimbra-to-new-server\/\">Migrate Zimbra Mailbox to New Server<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765783206693\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I import Zimbra TGZ files into Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> You can import TGZ to Outlook both manually and automatically. For both processes, you need first to convert the TGZ files to PST and then import the PST file into Outlook.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765783219512\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I import Zimbra contacts and calendars into Outlook from TGZ files?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The manual approach only allows users to import the emails from Zimbra TGZ files to Outlook. With a professional mail converter, users can more easily and accurately import complete Zimbra mailbox data into Outlook.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users regularly archive their Zimbra TGZ mailbox as a precautionary backup. 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