How to Transfer Locally Archived Gmail Emails to Office 365?

Organizations are increasingly adopting Microsoft 365 (Office 365) for better collaboration, security, and productivity in this digitally oriented work environment. However, the move often overlooks precious and years’ worth of data like archived Gmail emails saved locally. These archived emails might be in MBOX format , which are exported copies of your Gmail messages.

What Are Locally Archived Gmail Emails?
Gmail offers a built-in Archive feature that removes emails from the Inbox without deleting them, preserving them under the “All Mail” label. However, when users export Gmail emails for backup using Google Takeout or third-party tools, the emails are typically saved in MBOX format, stored locally on a user’s computer or server.
These MBOX files are essential records—containing years of business communication, contracts, and other critical information. Migrating them safely to Office 365 ensures continued access, centralization, and better compliance.

Why Migrate Archived Gmail Emails to Office 365?
Here’s why many businesses choose to move archived Gmail data to Office 365:
• Centralized Data Access
• Better Compliance & Retention Policies
• Advanced Security & Encryption
• Integration with Microsoft Tools (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook)
• Cross-platform Accessibility
To achieve this migration efficiently, Shoviv offers two purpose-built tools.

Solution 1: Shoviv MBOX to Office 365 Migration Tool
If your Gmail archive is in MBOX file format, the Shoviv MBOX to Office 365 Migration Tool is an ideal choice. Key benefits include:
• Direct Import of MBOX to Office 365 without data loss
• Batch Migration for multiple MBOX files
• Preserves Folder Structure and Metadata
• Advanced Filters (by date, subject, folder)
• Preview Option to verify before migration
• Support for Gmail, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, and others
This tool is designed for users who’ve already downloaded Gmail data locally and now want to import it to Microsoft 365 mailboxes.

Solution 2: Shoviv G Suite to Office 365 Migration Tool
For those who still have access to their live Gmail/G Suite accounts and want to move entire mailboxes, the Shoviv G Suite to Office 365 Migration Tool is perfect. It allows:
• Direct Mailbox-to-Mailbox Migration (Gmail to Outlook 365)
• Incremental Migration to avoid duplicate data
• Mapping of Source and Target Mailboxes
• Secure OAuth 2.0 Authentication
• Support for Admin and User Mailbox Migration
This tool is ideal for businesses performing organization-wide migrations with minimal manual effort.

Final Thoughts
Whether you have locally archived Gmail emails in MBOX format or need to migrate from live G Suite accounts, Shoviv provides reliable, efficient, and secure migration tools tailored to both scenarios.
By moving your archived Gmail data into Office 365, you not only unify your email environment but also unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s cloud platform. With tools like Shoviv MBOX to Office 365 and Shoviv G Suite to Office 365, the transition is seamless—ensuring no data is left behind.