How to Convert IMAP Account Emails to EML Format ?

Published By Jamie Kaler

Approved By Rollins Duke

Published On May 23rd, 2022

Reading Time 6 Min Read

Overview: – Are you one of those who are looking for a solution to export IMAP emails to EML files ? Or looking for a way to save IMAP server emails to local machine in EML format ? If yes, then read this article. In earlier, we have explained how to export IMAP to PST File. In today’s blog, we are going to discuss IMAP to EML export process.

Do you still want to export emails from IMAP to EML format? But do you know what an IMAP server is? IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a service to send and receive messages from email servers. Many email services have their own servers that store your personal email database. To access the database in your local machine, we need a protocol, IMAP is one of them.

There are many email services that use the IMAP protocol such as Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Outlook.com, Rediffmail, etc. This is why most users want to know how to export IMAP to EML format. Because the EML file is one of the most popular email saving formats. The EML file is used to store single email information with its attachments.

“Hello, I was trying to set up my email account on the Thunderbird email client. I knew that my email service supports IMAP settings. So, I was trying to configure my account on Thunderbird. But I failed in every attempt to configure my email account. Therefore, I decided to export IMAP to EML format. Because the Thunderbird email client supports the EML format. Does someone know how to export IMAP emails to EML files ?”

Recently, we get this query from our customer. Therefore, without wasting time we explain the solution.

Instant Solution: IMAP to EML Export Tool

Here is the solution to solve these types of questions. We suggest you to download RecoveryTools IMAP Backup Tool to export emails from IMAP to EML format. Currently, it is the only application in the market that provides the fastest process for extracting IMAP to EML format. You can download or install this product on your Windows and Mac computer.

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Note: – This is a trial version of these applications which allows you to download 25 emails from IMAP in EML format. For complete mailbox conversion, you must purchase a licensed key for this product.

Steps to Export IMAP to EML File

Launch the software on your computer.
Enter your IMAP details & choose Folders.
Select the required email folders from the list.
Choose the EML option in the saving options.
Click on the next button to export IMAP to EML File.

How to Convert IMAP Emails to EML Format ?

First of all, download and install the software on your Windows and Mac Computers.

After this, launch the tool and enter your IMAP account details.

The software also provides an advanced option to download EML files from multiple IMAP accounts at once.

After this, choose the required email folders from the list.

The software provides multiple file saving options, choose the required EML option in the list.

After that, select the resultant location path to save resultant data at user location.

In the final step, click on the next button to export IMAP to EML format.

When the process is complete the software informs you by a pop-up message.

IMAP to EML Export Tool – Features & Its Benefits

Complete Secure User Interface Panel:

The program provides a risk-free solution that never stores your personal information inside the user interface. During the IMAP to EML export process, the software never stores your IMAP account credentials in the software interface caches. It is a professional application tested by many organization users.

Download Data from any IMAP Account:

The software required only IMAP account details to access your email account. You can easily export local IMAP server emails to EML format without any issues.

Download Multiple IMAP Accounts Emails to EML:

The software provides another advanced feature to its users to download multiple IMAP accounts to EML at once. For this, users need to create a CSV file and create account details database, and then upload it in the user interface. If you have any issues with this feature, you can contact us on live chat.

Filter Options for Selective Migration:

The program provides multiple filter options to export only required IMAP emails to EML format. All these filters are useful when you need to extract only selected items from your IMAP Server to local machine. You can extract emails by date range, by subject, by email address, etc.

Keep Email Properties & Structure:

During the IMAP to EML export process, the program keeps all email properties and folder structure. The software preserves all your email elements such as email with attachments, email addresses (to, cc, bcc, from), email subject, date & time, etc.

Work on all Windows & Mac Computers:

The software supports all Windows and Mac Computer. You can install this application on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, as well as Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, etc. You can install the Mac version of this product on all Mac OS X Versions.

Common Asked Queries

How to Convert IMAP to EML File ?

Follow the given step by step procedure:

Install or launch the IMAP to EML utility.
Connect with IMAP account and select folders.
Choose EML option in the list of saving option.
Set location path or choose filter options.
Click on the next to export IMAP emails to EML format.

Can I install this application on my Windows Server 2016 machine ?

Yes, the software supports all editions of Microsoft Windows Server machines without any issues.

Does the software keep email properties during the process ?

Yes, the software maintains your email properties during the IMAP to EML Migration process.

Can I test this application before purchasing it ?

Sure, you can download the trial edition of this application to export only 25 emails from IMAP to EML format.

Can I download selected IMAP Folders to EML format ?

Yes, in the user interface, you can select the desired folders before starting the conversion process.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained the complete method to export IMAP Emails to EML format. Here, we used the RecoveryTools IMAP to EML Export Tool to extract .eml files from IMAP Server. After complete the process, users can easily use and import exported EML files on multiple email client applications. You can use this application before purchase and convert IMAP to EML only 25 emails for testing purposes. For more information, you can contact us on live support chat.