Looking for a reliable method to backup your IMAP emails to PST format? Try the two most common methods to get the job done — manual and professional. Below are the steps:
1. Manual Method: Using Outlook
You can use Microsoft Outlook to export IMAP mailboxes to PST manually. Follow these steps:
For a faster and more accurate solution, use MailConverterTools IMAP Backup Tool. It is designed to export complete IMAP mailboxes to PST and many other formats without data loss.
Key Steps:
1. Manual Method: Using Outlook
You can use Microsoft Outlook to export IMAP mailboxes to PST manually. Follow these steps:
- Launch MS Outlook and add your IMAP email account.
- Once emails are synced, go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
- Choose Export to a file and click Next.
- Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next.
- Pick the IMAP folder you want to export.
- Choose a location to save the file and click Finish.
For a faster and more accurate solution, use MailConverterTools IMAP Backup Tool. It is designed to export complete IMAP mailboxes to PST and many other formats without data loss.
Key Steps:
- Download & install the IMAP Backup Tool.
- Log in using your IMAP credentials securely.
- Choose PST as your output format.
- Apply filters (Date Range, Folder selection, etc.).
- Choose the destination and start the backup.
- Backup IMAP to PST, PDF, MBOX, EML, MSG, CSV, etc.
- Maintains folder hierarchy and attachments.
- Supports all IMAP accounts like Gmail, Yahoo, Zoho, AOL, and more.
- Offers Free Up Server Space and Duplicate Email Removal.