KMail assists in importing e-mail messages from previously-used applications. Select ‘Tools’->‘Import messages’ to open the import utility. KMail currently features import filters for Outlook Express 4, 5, and 6, the mbox format, simple e-mail texts, Pegasus Mail, and Evolution folders. The import utility can also be started separately by pressing Alt-F2 and entering the command kmailcvt.

Select the corresponding application and confirm with Continue. A file or a folder must be provided, depending on the selected type. KMail then completes the process.