Step-by-Step Guide to IMAP Email Backup Made Simple

Install Software & Browse OLM files

Download and Install

Install and open the free MacGater IMAP Backup Tool on your system.

Select Saving Format

Log In to the IMAP account

Provide the correct login credentials of your IMAP account>>Click Sign In.

Save the Output Data

Choose format & apply filter

For backup, select the desired output format and apply advanced filters by date, sender, etc.

Save the Output Data

Backup and Save

Assign a Destination Path and click Start Process to initiate the backup process.

Backup and Migrate IMAP Mailboxes With Zero Data Loss

The IMAP Email Backup Tool offers an excellent way to backup or migrate emails from all IMAP-based cloud email clients, including Gmail, Office 365, Google Workspace, etc. Also, it can backup the IMAP data and save them as PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, DOCX, CSV, DOC in your system. Whether you're securing critical data or migrating to a new platform, this tool supports you with most of the operations and has minimal downtime. So, your data will remain intact throughout the process.

  • Supports all IMAP email platforms
  • Enables reliable backup and direct migration
  • Handles large data volumes with ease
  • Offers multiple data formats for output.
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Benefits of Using MacGater IMAP Mailbox Backup Tool

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  • Backup IMAP emails into PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, DOCX, CSV, and more.
  • Migrate IMAP emails to Office 365, Gmail, G Suite, and other IMAP accounts.
  • Perform bulk backup/migration of Multiple IMAP Accounts at once.
  • Remove duplicate emails based on criteria like Subject, Body, To, and From.
  • Preserve the data integrity and ensure zero data loss throughout the process.
  • Apply the Date Filter (Start Date&End Date) to backup specific emails only.
  • Option to Free Up Server Space after the compilation of the backup process.
  • Migrate emails with or without attachments according to your requirements.
  • Also, it provides an additional feature to split the resultant PST file data.
  • The User interface is quite simple for the technical and non technical users.
  • Assign the Custom Folder Name feature to organize the IMAP data efficiently.

When to Choose the MacGater IMAP Backup Tool

Migrating Between Email Platforms

Use the MacGater IMAP Backup Tool when migrating between services like Gmail, Office 365, or more. It enables smooth formatting with independent migration while maintaining folder structure and attachments, ensuring zero data loss.

Email Backup and Archiving

This tool is ideal for long-term email backup or archiving, especially for compliance and secure storage needs. It allows users to export mailboxes to formats like PST, PDF, or MBOX for easy access, management, and security.

Selective Email Extraction & Sharing

Extract specific IMAP emails using filters like date, sender, or subject. This feature is perfect for locating important messages quickly, enabling selective backup, and simplifying the process of organizing or sharing relevant emails without dealing with the entire mailbox.

Legal, Compliance, and Audits

In case of legal reviews or audits, export critical emails from IMAP accounts to universally acceptable formats like PDF or DOCX. This makes data easy to present, archive, and share in standard formats required by investigators or regulatory teams.

Significant Features of MacGator IMAP Backup Tool

Backup IMAP Emails to Multiple Formats

Backup IMAP Emails to Multiple Formats

The IMAP Migration Tool allows users to back up single or multiple IMAP mailboxes to various file formats. You can migrate your email data to PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, MSG, CSV, DOC, DOCX, and more. It confirms smooth and secure data handling across all supported formats.

Preview Mailbox Before Backup

Preview Mailbox Before Backup

Before starting the backup or migration, this tool lets you preview the folder structure of your IMAP account. You can view detailed information such as folder names, email counts, sender info, and attachments. It helps you review your data beforehand, which lets you ensure that you are backing up or migrating exactly what you need.

Maintains Email Items & Shows Components

Mail Filter for Selective Backup

Extracting specific IMAP emails using filters like date, sender, or subject. It will download or migrate only the emails that are in the range of the date and time that is selected by the user, and the rest of the data won’t be downloaded or migrated. It simplifies the data for the use of an individual or business.

Remove Duplicates from your emails

Remove Duplicates from your emails

It includes a duplicate remover that filters emails based on To, From, Subject, Date, or Body, which helps in avoiding unwanted storage and ensuring clean data export. This feature ensures your backup or migration is neat, well-organized, and free from repeated or unnecessary data.

Backup IMAP Emails Without Attachments

Backup IMAP Emails Without Attachments

Easily exclude attachments during backup using the Migrate Emails Without Attachments optionand we have Save Attachments in Folder to store them separately for better data organization and later access.

Free Up Server Space After Backup

Free Up Server Space After Backup

With the "Free-up Server Space" feature, the software automatically deletes emails from the IMAP server after success, which helps users to reduce storage load.

Easy To Use

Easy To Use

Even first-time users can navigate the IMAP Backup Tool easily, thanks to its streamlined and accessible layout. It can be used by both technical and non-technical users. The steps of the layout are simple for the login/export, which makes it extremely user-friendly.

Compatible with All Mac Operating Systems

Supports all IMAP email platforms

This tool enables users to migrate IMAP emails directly to cloud service providers, including Gmail, Office 365, G Suite, and other IMAP servers. It automatically makes the process easy and preserves all the email structure with attachments.

Compatible with All Mac Operating Systems

Widely Compatible

The IMAP Backup Tool is fully compatible with all Mac versions. No matter which version you’re using, the software delivers smooth performance and reliable results. It includes macOS Sequoia (2024), macOS Sonoma (2023), macOS Ventura (2022), macOS Monterey (2021), macOS Big Sur (2020), etc.

Compatible with All Mac Operating Systems

IMAP Demo version for Free

MacGater IMAP Backup Tool comes with a free demo version that allows you to back up or migrate up to 50 emails per folder. This lets you test all the features, explore its performance, and ensure it meets your requirements before upgrading to the full version.

Mac IMAP Backup Tool—Software Specifications

Software Name: MacGater IMAP Backup Tool Mac
Processors: Mac Computer with Intel Processor, Mac Computer with Apple Silicon (Apple M1)
RAM: 4 GB of RAM (4 GB is recommended)
Version: V 25.7
Minimum hard drive space: 500 MB
Supported Operating System: X OS 10.8 Mountain Lion and all the latest versions
Software Specifications
  • Mac OS: OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), OS X Mavericks (10.9), OS X Yosemite (10.10), OS X El Capitan (10.11), macOS Sierra (10.12), macOS High Sierra (10.13), OS X Mojave (10.14)

Free Download

Size: 327MB   Version:25.07

Product Guides
Software Guide Immediate Activation pdfInstallation pdfUninstallation
Trial Limitations

As a user, you only face limitations during the backup or migration of IMAP mailbox emails into other file formats and email clients, like having an option to migrate/backup 50 emails per folder.

FAQ

A. Yes, it works perfectly with SAN/NAS as long as files are transparently accessible.

A. Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall. Add our software to the exception list. Clear browser cache and temporary files for smooth execution.

A. Steps:
  • Run Mac OS.
  • Go to Finder > Go menu.
  • Select Applications > System Preferences.
  • Click on Security & Privacy > Firewall tab.
  • Turn Off Firewall if required.

PRICING
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Home

For Personal/Individual Usage

$79

Pay With FastSpring

  • Backup IMAP Emails to PST, PDF, EML, MSG, CSV, DOC, DOCX, and MBOX on Mac
  • 10 User Accounts with Multiple Mailboxes
  • Supports Migrating Large IMAP Mailboxes

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Administrator

Business, Corporate & Academic

$199

Pay With FastSpring

  • Includes all features of Home User License & allows Batch Mode
  • 25 User Accounts with Multiple Mailboxes
  • Migrate IMAP Emails to Office 365 and Gmail on Mac

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Technician

Commercial/ Business/ Govt./ Firm/ Organization/Technical

$299

Pay With FastSpring

  • Includes all features of the Home & Administrator User License.
  • 50 User Accounts with Multiple Mailboxes
  • Migrate IMAP to IMAP and G Suite Account on Mac

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Enterprise

Commercial/ Business/ Govt./ Firm/ Organization/Technical Usage

$599

Pay With FastSpring

  • Includes all features of Home, Administrator, and Technician User Licenses.
  • 100 User Accounts with Multiple Mailboxes.
  • Backup and Migrate IMAP Data in All Provided Formats and Email Clients, Respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To back up your IMAP emails quickly and securely, follow these steps:
  • Install and launch the MacGater IMAP Backup Tool.
  • Enter the login details of your IMAP-enabled account.
  • Select the folders you want to back up and click Next.
  • Choose a saving format like PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, or others.
  • Apply filters if needed, then click Convert to begin the backup.

Yes, the software supports bulk backup, allowing you to add and back up multiple IMAP mailboxes simultaneously using a CSV file.

Yes, with the MacGater IMAP Backup Tool, you can easily export IMAP emails to PST format. Simply log in using your email credentials, select the folders, and choose Outlook PST as the saving format.

To convert IMAP emails to PDF:
  • Launch the MacGater IMAP Backup Tool and sign in with your email account.
  • Select the folders you want to export and click Next.
  • Choose PDF as the output format from the dropdown list.
  • Click Convert to start saving your emails with attachments.

Yes, it is possible to filter specific emails before backing up specific IMAP emails using filters like date, sender, or subject. It will download or migrate only the emails that fall within the range of the date and time that is selected by the user

You can create a CSV file with columns like Email Address, Password, IMAP Host, and Port. Add each account in a new row.

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