Export Contacts from Thunderbird
Use the directions below to export your contacts from Thunderbird to a CSV file, which can be used to import the contacts into other email service providers.
Step 1: Open Thunderbird. The icon should be found on your Desktop or in All Programs > Mozilla Thunderbird.
Step 2: Select Tools > Address Book.
Step 3: Select the desired Address Book. Note: Make sure that you are selecting a specific address book. The selection by default is set as "All Address Books" and exporting this way will result in a blank file.
Step 4: Select Tools > Export... Note: If you do not see the Export option, click View > Toolbars to turn this option on.
Step 5: Select Comma Separated (*.csv) from the Format drop-down box.
Step 6: Choose where you want to save the exported file, give the file a name, and click Save. Use the CSV file to import into other email providers, such as Gmail, to move contacts.
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