Convert DBX to GIF
Convert DBX to GIF online: Outlook Express messages laid out as readable pages, saved as a GIF image. Free, no sign-up.
Drop your DBX files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your DBX files
Drag and drop or select DBX files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available GIF output options, then start the conversion.
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Download GIF files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert DBX to GIF?
Outlook Express, the mail program built into Windows 98, 2000 and XP, stored each mail folder as a DBX file. The image shows every message from the folder, each with a header table of From, To, Cc, Subject and Date, its body text and a list of any attachments.
GIF stores the image with an optimised palette of up to 256 colours, which suits text, diagrams and flat colour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert DBX to GIF?
Drop your DBX file above and press Convert. Our servers extract the messages from the Outlook Express folder, lay out each one and render the pages. The result is saved as a GIF image, ready to download.
Can old Outlook Express DBX folders still be turned into GIF?
Yes. The converter extracts every message stored in the DBX folder file and lays them out with their headers and bodies.
Does each message from a DBX file keep its own header in the GIF?
Yes. Every message starts with its own table of From, To, Cc, Subject and Date, followed by the body and any attachment names.
What happens when a DBX file fills several GIF pages?
Each page is rendered at 144 dpi and saved as its own GIF image, named page-1, page-2 and so on, and they download together as one ZIP. A single page downloads as one GIF file.
How are colours handled in the DBX to GIF image?
GIF uses a palette of up to 256 colours. The converter builds an optimised palette from the rendered image, which keeps text, lines and solid colours clean.
Is my .dbx file kept private?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically within 24 hours. We never read, share or keep your files, and no account is needed.