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One Tool for IMAP Backup and Migration

Whether you need a local email archive, a platform migration, or a searchable copy of mailbox data, MacSonik IMAP Email Backup Software provides flexible export and migration options from a single interface.

Top Features of MacSonik IMAP Backup Tool for Mac & Windows

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CSV-Based Bulk Migration

Prepare a CSV file with the required account details and process multiple IMAP/POP3 accounts in a single migration process. This makes it easier to manage large migration projects while saving time and simplifying the overall migration workflow.

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Batch Mapping

Administrators can configure source-to-destination mappings in bulk, instead of configuring each mailbox, making it ideal for large-scale migrations of IMAP/POP3 accounts to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange Online (EWS), and other supported destinations.

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Mailbox Type Mapping

Mailbox Type mapping enables administrators to map source mailbox types to destination mailbox types during migration, supporting migrations involving Primary, Shared, Online Archive, Public Folder, and other mailbox types, providing increased control during migration of more complex, mixed mailbox environments.

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Multiple Export Formats

Support for exporting emails from IMAP to PST, MBOX, PDF, EML, MSG, CSV, DOC, JSON, and DOCX formats according to the users’ requirements. Mailbox files can be prepared for migration, archive, compliance, documentation, or analysis while preserving the essential email content and details.

Saving Emails Without Attachments

Direct Migration to Email Platforms

Export IMAP Emails to Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online(EWS), or another supported IMAP destination without creating unnecessary intermediate files. This streamlines the migration process and helps transfer mailbox data efficiently while maintaining the existing email structure and content.

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Folder Hierarchy Preservation

The IMAP Email Backup Tool displays the source mailbox in a structured folder tree and maintains the available folder organization during migration or export. This keeps emails in their original folders, making it easier to access and manage the migrated data without manually reorganizing mailbox content.

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Advanced Email Filtering

Select only the emails required for migration using flexible filtering options such as date range, sender, recipient, CC/BCC, subject, email body, and item type. You can also exclude deleted messages or empty folders to keep the migration focused and reduce unnecessary data transfer.

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Incremental Migration

The incremental migration option identifies previously processed emails and skips them during subsequent migration runs. It transfers only newly added or updated data, helping reduce processing time and unnecessary data transfer. This is especially useful for staged migrations and projects that require multiple migration passes.

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Duplicate Email Removal

The deduplication feature checks multiple message properties, including subject, sender, recipient, and body, to identify duplicate emails. It helps remove unnecessary copies from the resulting data, keeping the migrated or exported mailbox cleaner and reducing redundant storage and processing.

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Attachment Management

Choose how attachments should be handled during export based on your requirements. Attachments can be retained with their emails, saved separately, or included with PDF output through the selected configuration. This provides greater flexibility for migration, archival, and documentation purposes.

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Custom Folder Naming

Customize folder names during migration or export to create a clear and organized mailbox structure. Custom naming makes it easier to identify folders, distinguish between different migration jobs, and maintain a consistent output structure.

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Large File Splitting

Split oversized PST and MBOX files into smaller segments for easier storage, transfer, and management. PDF output can also be generated as separate files or combined into a single document based on the selected settings, making large exports more convenient to handle.

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Preview Before Migration

View the mailbox hierarchy, folders, and email counts before starting the migration. This lets you review the source data, verify the available mailbox content, and select only the folders and messages required for the migration. It helps ensure the migration is configured according to your specific requirements.

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Activity Tracking and Reports

Monitor migration activity through the progress dashboard and review detailed reports showing processed, skipped, and failed items. Folder-level information provides better visibility into migration results, helping administrators verify completed data and quickly identify items that may require further attention.

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Free Up Server Space

Remove successfully backed-up emails from the source mailbox to reduce storage usage and keep the mailbox organized.
Move to Bin/Trash: Moves processed emails to Trash for review or recovery if needed.
Permanently Deletes: Deletes processed emails without moving them to Trash. These emails may not be recoverable.

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Secure IMAP Authentication

Connect to an IMAP/POP3 server using the required email address, password, host, and port information. Standard secure IMAP configurations such as SSL/TLS and STARTTLS are supported. The tool establishes a secure connection with the source mailbox to access email data while maintaining the integrity of messages, attachments, and folder structure throughout the process.

Everything You Can Achieve with IMAP Backup Software

  • Backup IMAP Emails Locally: Save emails from an IMAP/POP3 account to your local computer in commonly used formats. This helps create an independent copy of important mailbox data before migration.
  • IMAP Email Migration Between Accounts: Transfer emails from one IMAP/POP3 server to another, while preserving folder structure and supported email attributes.
  • Migrate to Gmail and Microsoft 365: The tool allows users to export IMAP emails to Yahoo Mail, Gmail/Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, Exchange Online (EWS), along with other IMAP-compatible destinations.
  • Create Email Archives: Export emails from mailboxes to supported file formats and save locally, on external storage, or in an organization’s archive environment.
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When to Use IMAP Email Backup Tool: Real-World Scenarios

Migrate Multiple Employee Mailboxes

Organizations may need to move several employee accounts. With CSV-based batch processing and mailbox mapping, administrators can configure multiple accounts together and process their mailboxes while maintaining the available folder structure.

Move from a Legacy IMAP Service

Transfer emails from legacy IMAP/POP3 providers to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange Online (EWS) or another IMAP/POP3 service while preserving mailbox data. Incremental migration can also transfer newly received or updated emails during the final cutover stage.

Hybrid Email Environment Migration

In hybrid environments, organizations may have a combination of on-premises and online mailboxes. Mailbox type mapping and batch mapping can help administrators organize migration jobs according to the source and destination mailbox structure.

Shared Mailbox Migration

Shared mailboxes may be used by departments such as sales, support, HR, or customer service. Where the source and destination environments expose supported email data through IMAP, the migration can be organized using shared mailbox mapping.

Online Mailbox to On-Premises Migration

Organizations may move their email infrastructure from on-premises servers to online email platforms. IMAP Backup Wizard can help transfer supported email data while preserving the available folder organization.

Archive Mailbox Migration and Backup

Organizations often retain historical emails in archive mailboxes for compliance, legal review, or long-term reference. When migrating IMAP to Archive Mailboxes, this supported data can be exported to multiple file formats for independent storage

Public Folder Email Data Migration

Public folders often hold large volumes of historical email data and organizational correspondence built up over time. When migrating from an IMAP source to Public Mailboxes, administrators can rely on mailbox and folder mapping to keep this data organized and correctly placed in the destination environment.

Create Email Archives for Compliance

Businesses can export selected emails to PDF, EML, or MSG for archival, investigation, documentation, or legal review. Date and message-level filters make it possible to isolate the relevant correspondence rather than exporting an entire mailbox.

Step-by-Step Workflow of IMAP Email Backup and Restore Tool

Process Description
Connect to the IMAP Account Install and launch the MacSonik IMAP Backup Tool, select the migration mode, enter IMAP credentials, and test the connection.
Preview and Select Mailbox Data Browse the mailbox hierarchy, review folder names and email counts, and select the required folders for migration or backup.
Select Destination and Apply Filters Choose the output format or target email service, apply the required filters, and configure batch mapping and mailbox type mapping for bulk migrations.
Start the Migration Start the process, monitor progress through the dashboard, and review the final report for processed and skipped items.

MacSonik IMAP Backup Software: Free vs. Pro Feature Comparison

Evaluate the MacSonik IMAP backup solution before using the full version for your mailbox conversion requirements.

Feature Aspects Trial Version Premium Version
IMAP/POP3 Migration Up to 100 emails per folder Unlimited
PST/OST Migration Up to 100 emails per folder Unlimited
CSV Batch Migration
Batch Mapping
Mailbox Type Mapping
Incremental Migration
Date Range Filter
Advanced Email Filters
Duplicate Removal
Large File Splitting
Activity Logs & Reports
Multiple Output Formats
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System Specifications

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Demo Version

The trial version of MacSonik IMAP Email Backup Tool lets users test the tool before buying. All output formats and features are accessible in the demo, with a limit of 100 emails per folder.

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System Requirement

Operating System: macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and later versions of macOS (10.15 "Catalina")

Hard Disk Space: 1 GB of free space required

RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)


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About Software

Version: 26.08

Size: 412 MB

Release Date: Aug 2026

License Types: Home, Administrator, Technician, and Enterprise


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Software Prerequisites

For Mac:

  • Ensure a stable internet connection for software activation and updates.
  • If macOS security prompts appear during installation, grant all necessary permissions.
  • Before starting the conversion process, close any open Outlook or Mail programs.

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Additional Information

To run this tool smoothly on a Mac, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch Mac OS.
  2. Go to the Finder Bar >> Go menu.
  3. Select the Applications option.
  4. Choose System Preferences.
  5. Click on Security & Privacy.
  6. Here, select the Firewall tab and choose Turn off the firewall.

It is advised to avoid the source file from any shared drives or networks (NAS, SAN, LAN, and WAN), as it should be on the same working machine

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Yes. The software supports both Primary Mailboxes and Shared Mailboxes, which allows administrators to include different mailbox types in their backup operations.

Ans: Yes. The tool supports On-Premises and Hybrid mailbox environments, which makes it suitable for organizations with different mailbox infrastructures.

Ans: Batch Mapping allows administrators to map multiple source and destination mailboxes in a single operation, reducing manual mailbox configuration.

Ans: Mailbox Type Mapping allows administrators to manage mappings according to the corresponding mailbox type, such as Primary Mailbox, Shared Mailbox, Online Archive, and Public Folder.

Ans: Yes. Preserve Folder Hierarchy helps retain the existing mailbox folder structure during the backup or migration process.

Ans: You can combine options such as Date Range Filter, Advanced Email Filter, Remove Duplicate Mail, Exclude Deleted Mails, Exclude Empty Folder, and Fetch Emails Without Attachments to control the data processed and create a more focused backup.

Ans: Yes. Enable Exclude Deleted Emails to prevent deleted messages from being included in the processing operation.

Ans: Yes. Mailbox mapping and filtering options can be configured together to provide greater control over large-scale mailbox backup and migration operations.

Ans: Yes. Features such as Batch Mapping, Mailbox Type Mapping, selective filters, duplicate removal, and folder-management options make it suitable for managing complex mailbox environments.

Ans: Yes. You can either process emails with their attachments or enable Save Attachments Separately or Fetch Emails Without Attachments, depending on your requirements.

Ans: Yes. The Batch Mapping feature allows administrators to map and process multiple IMAP mailboxes with their corresponding Microsoft 365 mailboxes.

Ans: Yes. The tool is suitable for enterprise migration requirements, particularly when administrators need to manage multiple mailboxes using centralized mapping, filtering, and processing options.

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