How do I export IMAP to EML?

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Exporting IMAP emails to EML files can be helpful if you want to save your emails locally for offline access, archiving, or switching email platforms. Since IMAP is supported by popular email clients such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc. It can access the emails on multiple devices. However, IMAP emails are not synchronized and instead, are stored on your email server, thus you have more command over your email backup in the form of EML since it is compatible with numerous email clients and relatively easy to store.

A manual way to export IMAP emails to EML is through Mozilla Thunderbird. You first need to set up your IMAP account in Thunderbird, allowing it to sync all your emails. After syncing, select the emails you want to export, right-click, and choose “Save As” to save them in EML format on your computer. However, this manual approach has limitations. It requires Thunderbird to be installed, relies on your IMAP account syncing fully, and can be slow and error-prone if you have a large mailbox. Waiting for thousands of emails to sync or manually saving each one can be time-consuming.

A more efficient alternative is to use the MigrateEmails IMAP Mail Backup Tool. This software directly exports IMAP emails to EML without needing other email clients. It supports batch migration, saving time and effort by allowing you to export multiple accounts or large volumes of emails at once. Additionally, it includes advanced features like selective backup, duplicate email removal, and the option to free up server space after exporting. With a user-friendly interface and versatile saving formats (like PST, MBOX, CSV, and more), this tool makes the IMAP to EML export process straightforward and reliable.
 
The MailConverterTools IMAP Migration Tool is a highly effective solution for exporting IMAP account emails to EML files with accuracy and data integrity. This tool allows users to migrate emails from their IMAP account and save them directly as EML files. It offers a free demo version, which enables users to export up to 50 emails per folder. Also, users can migrate IMAP to Office 365, Gmail, iCloud, Thunderbird, etc with attachments.
 
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