Transfer IncrediMail to Sylpheed: Two-Stage Migration Guide
Transferring IncrediMail emails to Sylpheed requires two steps: first convert IncrediMail’s proprietary email format to MBOX using the Turgs IncrediMail Converter, then import the MBOX file into Sylpheed. Both steps are straightforward and preserve all email content and attachments.
IncrediMail was discontinued in 2020. Sylpheed is a lightweight open-source email client that accepts MBOX imports.
Moving your IncrediMail email history to Sylpheed is a two-stage process: convert, then import. This guide covers both stages to transfer IncrediMail to Sylpheed completely.
Stage 1: Convert IncrediMail to MBOX
IncrediMail stores emails in a proprietary format that Sylpheed cannot read directly. The first step is converting those emails to MBOX, which Sylpheed can import.
Download and install the Turgs IncrediMail Converter on your Windows PC.
Step-by-Step: IncrediMail to MBOX Conversion
Step 1. Launch the Turgs IncrediMail Converter. The tool automatically detects your IncrediMail installation and loads your email folders.
Step 2. Select the folders you want to convert. You can choose all folders or specific ones.
Step 3. The tool allows selective migration by subject, date or other criteria if you only need specific emails.
Step 4. From the output options, select MBOX as the saving format.
Step 5. Choose the destination folder for the MBOX files and click Convert.
Step 6. The tool converts your IncrediMail emails to MBOX. A summary shows how many emails were converted per folder.
Stage 2: Import MBOX into Sylpheed
Now that you have the MBOX file, import it into Sylpheed.
Step 1. Open Sylpheed. Right-click your account in the left folder panel and select New Folder to create a folder for the imported emails.
Step 2. Go to File then Import Mail Data.
Step 3. In the Import dialog, select Unix MBOX as the format.
Step 4. Browse to the MBOX file you created in Stage 1.
Step 5. Select the destination folder in Sylpheed where the emails will be imported.
Step 6. Click Import. Sylpheed imports all emails from the MBOX file into the selected folder.
For similar email client migration guides, see the post on importing MSG files to Thunderbird. And if you need to transfer IncrediMail emails to Outlook instead, the same IncrediMail Converter tool supports PST as an output format.
Are you migrating from IncrediMail because it was discontinued, or switching to Sylpheed from a different client?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t Sylpheed open IncrediMail files directly?
IncrediMail uses a proprietary binary email format that is not compatible with standard MBOX or EML. Sylpheed only reads standard email formats, so conversion is required.
Does the MBOX conversion preserve attachments?
Yes. All email attachments are embedded in the MBOX output and import correctly into Sylpheed.
Can I convert IncrediMail to EML instead of MBOX?
Yes. The Turgs IncrediMail Converter also supports EML output. However, Sylpheed imports MBOX more reliably than individual EML files.
Where does IncrediMail store its email data?
IncrediMail stores emails in C:Users[Username]AppDataLocalIMIdentities on Windows. The Turgs converter automatically finds this location.
How many emails can I convert with the free trial?
The free trial converts 25 emails per folder. This is enough to verify the output format before purchasing.
Does Sylpheed support all MBOX variants?
Sylpheed supports the Unix MBOX format which is the standard output from the Turgs IncrediMail Converter. Other MBOX variants may also work.
