PCVITA software to migrate Zimbra mailboxes to Microsoft 365
Zimbra to Office 365 Migration Tool
PCVITA Zimbra to Office 365 Migration Tool moves four data types from a Zimbra server into Microsoft 365 mailboxes. You map every Zimbra user to a destination account and follow the live status. Date filters and priority marks give you control over the order. Free demo migrates 2 users.
- Source
- Live Zimbra server
- Data
- Email, address book, events and files
- Mapping
- Fetch, import or CSV template
- Result
- Microsoft 365 mailboxes
Admin credentials of both sides are needed. See all features. Working with TGZ backup files instead? Open Zimbra Converter.
How Zimbra Migration Works
Connect the Zimbra server and sign in to Microsoft 365. Map the users and start the job. PCVITA software then moves the mailbox data and reports the result.
Zimbra Server
Admin login and server address
- Full list of Zimbra accounts
- Source data stays untouched
- Admin validation before the job
PCVITA Migration Tool
Installs on Windows
- Fetch, import or template mapping
- Date filter and priority
- Live status by tab and view
Microsoft 365 Mailboxes
Existing destination users
- Four workloads in every mailbox
- Summary and detailed reports
- Retry and delta options
- 1ConnectCheck both admin accounts.
- 2MapMatch Zimbra users to Microsoft 365.
- 3MigrateStart the job and read the report.
Migrate Zimbra to Office 365 in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one migration from the first launch to the final report. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers every screen in detail.
Step 1. Select Zimbra and Microsoft 365
Install PCVITA software and launch it. Select Zimbra as the source platform and Office 365 as the destination platform.
Step 2. Set Workloads and Date Range
Keep Email, Calendar, Contact and Documents checked or clear the ones you do not need. Add a Date Filter for a date based migration and click Next.
Step 3. Check the Zimbra Admin
Type the Zimbra admin address with its login and the server IP. Click Validate and then Next after the check passes.
Step 4. Check Microsoft 365 Permissions
Enter the Microsoft 365 admin email and the Application ID. Click Validate and then Next once the permissions pass.
Step 5. Map and Validate the Users
Select Fetch Users, Import Users or Download Template. Check the users you want to migrate and mark key mailboxes with the star icon. Click Validate and then OK.
Step 6. Start Migration and Download Report
Click Start Migration and then Start in the license count popup. Watch the In Progress, Pending and Completed tabs. Select Download Report after completion to save the results.
Demo edition handles 2 users.
Zimbra Migration Software Features
What PCVITA software does with your Zimbra mailboxes, grouped by task.
Connects to a Live Zimbra Server
Admin validation comes first.
Zimbra Admin
Sign in with the admin login and server address.
Microsoft 365 Admin
Validate the admin email and Application ID.
Full Account List
Load every Zimbra account with a search box.
Same Network
Keep the Zimbra server and the PC on one network.
Maps Users in Three Ways
Match every mailbox to a target.
Fetch Users
Load users straight from the Zimbra server.
Import Users
Load a CSV file with source and destination pairs.
Download Template
Fill a sample CSV with user pairs.
Priority Star
Move the key mailboxes first.
Filters Data Before the Migration
Move only what you need.
Date Filter
Set a date range for every workload.
Email
Move Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts and more with attachments.
Calendar and Contacts
Move events, attendees, groups and photos.
Documents
Move DOCX, PDF, XLSX and PPTX files.
Retries Failed Items and Saves Reports
Close every gap after the first pass.
Retry Failed Items
Migrate items that failed the first time.
Full Re-Run
Repeat the full job from the start.
Delta Migration
Transfer newly arrived data only.
Reports
Save a summary CSV and a report for every mailbox.
Test these options on your own mailboxes. Demo edition covers 2 users.
Why Zimbra Mailboxes Need a Migration Tool
Four facts about moving Zimbra data and how PCVITA software answers them.
- 1
IMAP Moves Mail Only
Microsoft documents IMAP migration for mailbox contents. PCVITA software also covers address books, events and files.
- 2
Every Mailbox Needs a Pair
Microsoft IMAP batches need a CSV with a password for every user. PCVITA software fetches the Zimbra users and maps them for you.
- 3
Big Mailbox Counts Need Control
Hundreds of mailboxes waste time one by one. PCVITA software offers a concurrency slider and priority marks.
- 4
Failed Items Need a Second Pass
Technical glitches skip some items. PCVITA software retries them without a full restart.
Prepare Before You Migrate Zimbra Mailboxes
Six checks before your first migration. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Create the destination users in your Microsoft 365 admin account first.
- Create an Azure project with Application permission and copy the Application ID.
- Note the Zimbra server IP and the admin login.
- Keep one network for the Zimbra server and the migration PC.
- Install the Visual C++ Redistributable (2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022) and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.
- Test the free demo with 2 users before you pay. Download the demo edition and check the result in Microsoft 365.
System lines match the version and system table below. Microsoft facts follow the page linked in the Sources.
Zimbra Migration Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy a licence. Both editions migrate the same way and only the user limit differs.
Demo Edition
Free
Test with 2 users
- Users2 accounts
- DataMail items
- LicenceNot needed
Version 8.1.0, 165.74 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$35 one licence
Migrate all your mail
- Users5 users per licence
- Price$35
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
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Included in Both Editions Both editions share one engine and only the user limit differs
- Zimbra Server
- Microsoft 365
- Fetch Users
- Import Users
- Date Filter
- Priority Star
- Retry Failed Items
- Delta Migration
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and migration details in one place.
| Version | 8.1.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 165.74 MB |
| MD5 | 8173f551 |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2016 to 2025 |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 and the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable |
| Hardware | Minimum 8 core processor, 8 GB RAM recommended and 500 MB for installation |
| Free demo limit | Emails of 2 users |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Source | Live Zimbra server |
|---|---|
| Destination | Microsoft 365 Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium and enterprise plans including E3 and E5 |
| Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts, Deleted Items and Junk Email with attachments and folder structure | |
| Calendars and contacts | Events, reminders, attendees, contact groups and photos |
| Documents | DOCX, PDF, XLSX and PPTX files with folder structure |
| Mapping | Fetch, Import or Template |
| Credentials | Zimbra admin plus server IP and Microsoft 365 admin plus Application ID |
| Network | Zimbra server and migration PC on one network |
Microsoft IMAP Migration vs PCVITA Zimbra Migration
What Microsoft documents for IMAP mailbox migration next to PCVITA software, so you can see where the two fit.
| Point | Microsoft IMAP Migration | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Data moved | Contents of user mailboxes | Four workloads in one job |
| User list | CSV file with address, user name and password for every mailbox | Fetch, Import or Template |
| Setup | Migration endpoint and migration batch in the admin center | Admin validation on both sides inside one window |
| Limits | Up to 50,000 mailboxes and a CSV file up to 10 MB | Concurrency slider and priority marks |
| Repeat moves | New batch needed | Retry, Re-Run Full and Delta Migration |
| Output | Batch status in the admin center | Summary CSV and a report for every mailbox |
Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on migrating other types of IMAP mailboxes. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Migration
- Create users first. Destination accounts must exist.
- Validate both sides. Both sides need a green check.
- Share one network. Server and PC must see one another.
- Test with 2 users. Use the free demo before you buy.
Holding Zimbra TGZ files instead of a live server? Open Zimbra Converter. Moving Lotus Notes data? Open Lotus Notes to Office 365.
Sources for Microsoft Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft LearnMigrate other types of IMAP mailboxes to Microsoft 365
Zimbra Migration FAQs
Answers to questions admins ask before they start a migration, grouped by topic.
Migration and Options How the software behaves with your Zimbra data
How do I migrate Zimbra mailboxes to Microsoft 365 with PCVITA software?
Six steps finish the job.
- Step 1. Set the platforms.
- Step 2. Select workloads and dates.
- Step 3. Sign in as Zimbra admin.
- Step 4. Sign in to Microsoft 365.
- Step 5. Map and check the users.
- Step 6. Begin and save the report.
Can I migrate contacts and calendars too?
Yes. Email, calendars, contacts and documents are all available as workloads. Clear the ones you do not need.
Can I migrate only some of my data?
Yes. The date filter moves a set date range for every workload. You can also select the users to migrate.
How do I map Zimbra users to Microsoft 365 accounts?
Three options work. Fetch Users loads the accounts from the server. Import Users reads a CSV file and Download Template gives you a sample CSV to fill.
Can I set a priority for some mailboxes?
Yes. Mark the key mailboxes with the star icon and PCVITA software migrates them first.
Can I retry items that failed?
Yes. Retry Failed Items migrates data that missed the first pass. Re-Run Full Migration and Delta Migration are also available.
Is there a limit on the number of accounts?
No. The number of accounts depends on your licence count. One licence covers 5 users.
Can I stop a migration partway?
Yes. Stop the job and confirm the prompt. The status tabs show which accounts are In Progress, Pending or Completed.
What do I need before I connect Microsoft 365?
An Azure project with Application permission. Copy its Application ID and create the destination users in your admin account first.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do?
It migrates emails of 2 users. The demo works like the full edition. The full edition migrates all emails.
How much does the full edition cost?
$35 for 5 users. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download the software?
Click Download Now on this page. The setup file weighs 165.74 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your mailboxes before you buy.
Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2016 to 2025. You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 and the latest Visual C++ Redistributable. Plan for 500 MB of installation space. 8 GB RAM is recommended.
Does the software work with a live Zimbra server only?
Yes. PCVITA software connects to the Zimbra server with your admin account. For TGZ backup files use Zimbra Converter.
Which Microsoft 365 plans work as a destination?
Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium and enterprise plans. Enterprise plans include E3 and E5. The destination users must already exist.
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Key Takeaways on Zimbra Migration
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Live server source. Connect with your admin account.
- Four workloads. All four workloads move together.
- Three mapping options. Fetch, import or fill a template.
- Retry and delta. Failed and new items move without a full restart.
- Demo and price. Free demo covers 2 users. Full edition costs $35 per licence.
Move Zimbra Mailboxes Today
Download the free demo, connect your Zimbra server and see the result in Microsoft 365 before you buy the full edition.
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