01. Main Features


Features of the IMAP Backup Tool

The IMAP Mail Backup tool allows users to back up Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, Outlook.com, G Suite, Office 365, Roundcube, iCloud Mail, and Zoho Mailbox. With the help of this software, you can export IMAP emails to PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, MSG, HTML, and other file formats.


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Backup IMAP to PST File

If you are looking for an easy way to backup IMAP mailbox to Outlook PST, then this IMAP mail backup tool is perfect. With the help of this software, you can quickly export IMAP email to PST format. After the backup process, you can open the exported PST with MS Outlook.

Export IMAP to MBOX

If you are looking for an easy way to access IMAP emails to Thunderbird, there is no better tool than the SysCurve IMAP backup tool. With this software, you can quickly export IMAP emails to MBOX format. You can then open the output MBOX file with Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora, etc.

Export IMAP emails to EML

EML is a popular file format. Many email clients support this file. With the help of this software, you can backup IMAP emails to EML format. You can then open the resulting EML file in MS Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Eudora, Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, etc.

Backup IMAP Mailbox to PDF

If you want to share your emails with friends, exporting IMAP emails to PDF is the best choice. By using this software, you can quickly export emails from IMAP to PDF format. After the backup process, you can open the PDF files with Adobe Reader, Web Browsers, etc.

Backup IMAP emails to MSG

The SysCurve IMAP Exporter tool allows users to export IMAP emails to MSG format. You can then open the output MSG file in MS Outlook. You can also use the MSG file for sharing purposes. With MSG, you can share a single email with your friends and colleagues.

Export IMAP to EMLX

If you are trying to backup IMAP mailboxes to EMLX format, you can use this SysCurve IMAP backup tool. This tool allows you to run the backup process quickly. After the process, you can open the EMLX file with Apple Mail.

Backup IMAP emails to HTML

The SysCurve IMAP Mailbox Backup Tool allows you to export IMAP emails to HTML file format. After conversion, you can easily open HTML files with a standard web browser.

Export IMAP Mailbox to MHTML

You can use the SysCurve IMAP Backup Tool to backup IMAP emails to MHTML files. You can then open the resulting MHTML file in Internet Explorer.

Preserve Mail Properties

SysCurve IMAP Mail Backup software uses data protection algorithms. By using these algorithms, the software preserves mail properties and metadata such as To, Date, Subject, From, Cc, and Bcc.

Maintain Folder Hierarchy

The advanced algorithm of the IMAP Email Backup full version tool maintains the original folder structure and provides accurate results.

Maintain Data Integrity

The IMAP backup tool maintains data integrity throughout the backup process. It does not alter the original content and provides the best results.

Export emails with attachments

With the help of this software, you can export IMAP emails with attachments. The tool does not change the attachment format.

Backup multiple accounts

IMAP email backup software allows users to back up multiple accounts. However, you can use one account at a time.

Simple user interface

This tool is simple, efficient, and minimal. It provides the best user experience. Users with all levels of technical expertise can easily back up their emails.

02. Other Features


Other Helpful Features of the IMAP Backup Tool

01

Multiple export options

Export IMAP emails to PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML, and MSG formats.

02

Maintain folder hierarchy

The software maintains the original folder structure during the backup process.

03

Standalone application

The IMAP Email Backup tool does not require additional software installations.

04

Windows compatibility

The software is compatible with Windows OS. It works on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.

03. How it works


How IMAP Backup Tool works

To backup IMAP emails, enter host, port number, email ID, and app password. The software then establishes the connection. Then you can export IMAP email to PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, MSG, and other convenient file formats.


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Step 1

Download and install the SysCurve IMAP mail backup tool.

Step 2

Open the tool and enter the host address, port, username, and password. If you're using Gmail, use host: imap.gmail.com and port: 993. To back up Gmail, you need to generate an app password. The Gmail password doesn't work.

Step 3

After authentication, select the folders you want to export

Step 4

Select PST or any other file format as the export type.

Step 5

Click on the Browse button, specify the path to save the output file, and click on the Backup Now button.

04. Testimonials


Client Testimonials

I was impressed with this IMAP backup software. With its help, I exported my Zoho mailbox to PST format. It provides a variety of file formats that can be used to back up emails.

Noah Janssen

Utrecht, Netherlands

I must say that this software is the best. It helped me a lot. With the help of this tool, I backed up my email from Yandex Mail. The user interface of this tool is simple yet powerful.

Jakob Huber

Salzburg, Austria

IMAP backup software is the best tool for exporting IMAP mailboxes. With this tool, I was able to export Outlook.com emails without hassle. No technical knowledge is required to run this tool.

Lucas Karlsson

Stockholm, Sweden

05. FAQ


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the IMAP backup tool to backup Gmail emails?

  1. Download, install and launch the SysCurve IMAP email backup software.
  2. Enter imap.gmail.com as the host and 993 as the port
  3. Enter your Gmail email address and Gmail app password.
  4. To generate a Gmail app password, go to the https://myaccount.google.com/
  5. Click on the Security option to enable 2-step verification
  6. After enabling 2-step verification, go to the Security option and select the App Password
  7. Sign in to your Gmail account and select the Other (custom name) as an app option
  8. Enter SysCurve IMAP Backup Tool and click on the Generate button
  9. Copy the App Password, paste it into the IMAP Mail Backup Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  10. After the authentication, select Folders, choose PST or other file formats, and check Save Attachments option.
  11. Click on the Browse button, provide a path to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

How do I use this tool to backup Yahoo Mail emails?

  1. Open the software, enter imap.mail.yahoo.com as Host and 993 as Port
  2. Enter Yahoo mail ID and Yahoo App Password.
  3. To generate a Yahoo app password, log in to Yahoo mail, click on the profile icon, and select Account Info
  4. Click on the Account security option and select Generate app password
  5. Enter the SysCurve IMAP Email Backup tool as the app name and click on the Generate Password
  6. Copy the App Password, paste it into the IMAP Mail Backup Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  7. After that, select Folders, choose PST or other file formats, and check Save Attachments option
  8. Click on the Browse button, provide a path to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

How to backup AOL emails using this tool?

  1. Open the software, enter imap.aol.com as Host and 993 as Port
  2. Enter AOL ID and AOL App Password.
  3. To generate an AOL app password, log in AOL account, go to the AOL profile section, and select the Account Info option
  4. Click on the Account security and select the Generate app password option
  5. Enter the SysCurve IMAP Email Backup software as the app name and click on the Generate Password
  6. Copy the App Password, paste it into the IMAP backup software, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  7. After the authentication, select Folders, choose PST, and check Save Attachments option.
  8. Click on the Browse button, provide a location to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

How to backup Hotmail or Outlook.com emails using this software?

  1. Open the software, enter imap-mail.outlook.com as Host and 993 as Port
  2. Enter Hotmail ID and App Password.
  3. To generate an app password, log in Hotmail account, click on the profile icon and select the My Account option
  4. Click on Security and select the Two-step verification option.
  5. Click on the setup two-step verification and click on the Next button
  6. Verify through Phone number or Email Address
  7. After the two-step verification, go to the Security option and select the Create a new app password option
  8. Copy the App Password, paste on the Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  9. Select Folders, choose PST, and check Save Attachments option
  10. Click on the Browse button, provide a location to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

How do I backup iCloud Mail emails using the IMAP Backup tool?

  1. Open the software, enter imap.mail.me.com as Host and 993 as Port.
  2. Enter iCloud email ID and App Password.
  3. To generate an iCloud app password, log in iCloud account, go to the Security option, and enable Two-Factor Authentication.
  4. Click on the Generate password, enter the SysCurve IMAP Email Backup tool as a label, and click on the Create button.
  5. Copy the App Password, paste it into the Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  6. Select Folders, choose PST or other file formats and select the Save Attachments checkbox option.
  7. Click on the Browse button, provide a location to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

How to backup Zoho Mail using the IMAP Backup software?

  1. Open the software, enter imap.zoho.com as Host and 993 as Port.
  2. Enter Zoho email ID and App Password.
  3. To generate a Zoho app password, sign in to your Zoho account, go to the Security option, and select the App Passwords option.
  4. Click on the Generate New Password button, enter the SysCurve IMAP Email Backup software as the app name and click on the Generate button.
  5. Click on the click here to verify yourself and sign in to your Zoho account again.
  6. Copy the App Password, paste on the Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  7. Select Folders, choose PST or other file formats and check Save Attachments option.
  8. Click on the Browse button, provide a destination path to save PST, and click on the Backup Now button.

To enable IMAP in Zoho, follow the steps below

  1. Log in to Zoho Mail, click on the Settings icon, and select Mail Accounts
  2. Go to the IMAP tab and select the IMAP Access checkbox

How do I backup Yandex Mail emails using the IMAP Backup software?

  1. Open the software, enter imap.yandex.com as Host and 993 as Port
  2. Enter Yandex email ID and App Password.
  3. To generate the Yandex app password, log in to Yandex Mail, Click on the Security icon and select the Security option
  4. Click on the Enable app password and enter the SysCurve IMAP Mail Backup tool as password name and click on the Create button
  5. Copy the App Password, paste on the Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  6. Choose Folders, select PST, and select the Save Attachments option
  7. Click on the Browse button, provide a location to save the resultant file, and click on the Backup Now button.

Can I backup Office 365 using the tool?

  1. Open the software, enter outlook.office365.com as Host and 993 as Port.
  2. Enter Office 365 email ID and App Password.
  3. To generate Office 365 app password, log in to Office 365 Mail, Click on the Profile icon and select the My Account option.
  4. Click on the Security & privacy and click on the Additional security verification.
  5. Click on the Create and manage app passwords and click on the Create button.
  6. Enter the SysCurve IMAP Mail Backup tool as the name and click on the Next button
  7. Copy the App Password, paste it into the Tool, and click on the Authenticate Me button.
  8. Select the folders you want to export, choose PST or other file formats, and check Save Attachments option.
  9. Click on the Browse button, provide a path to save the PST file, and click on the Backup Now button.

Is there a maximum mailbox size limit for IMAP backups?

No. With the help of the SysCurve IMAP backup tool, you can backup mailboxes of any size.

Can I use this tool to backup all the emails from my different accounts?

Yes. You can backup emails from multiple accounts. But one at a time.

How long does it take to perform a backup?

The total time depends on the mailbox size and internet speed. It may vary from a few minutes to a few hours.

Do I need an internet connection to export IMAP mailboxes?

Yes. A stable internet connection is required to perform the IMAP backup.

Does this tool provide a demo version?

Yes. The SysCurve IMAP backup tool comes with a demo version. The free trial version allows you to export the first 10 items per folder.

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$99

Personal License

  • Applicable for 2 systems
  • Process unlimited IMAP emails
  • 1 year free technical support
  • 1 year free software updates
  • Lifetime license validity
  • Export IMAP Emails to PST
  • Export IMAP Emails to MBOX
  • Export IMAP Emails to EML, MSG.
  • No file size limitations
  • 30 days money-back guarantee
  • Support MS Outlook
  • Support Windows 10 & later
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$199

Business License

  • Applicable for 50 systems
  • Process unlimited IMAP emails
  • 2 year free technical support
  • 2 year free software updates
  • Lifetime license validity
  • Export IMAP Emails to PST
  • Export IMAP Emails to MBOX
  • Export IMAP Emails to EML, MSG.
  • No file size limitations
  • 30 days money-back guarantee
  • Support MS Outlook
  • Support Windows 10 & later
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$299

Enterprise License

  • 100 systems (Same location)
  • Process unlimited IMAP emails
  • Lifetime free technical support
  • Lifetime free software updates
  • Lifetime license validity
  • Export IMAP Emails to PST
  • Export IMAP Emails to MBOX
  • Export IMAP Emails to EML, MSG.
  • No file size limitations
  • 30 days money-back guarantee
  • Support MS Outlook
  • Support Windows 10 & later
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Why do I need to back up my IMAP mailbox?

Internet Message Access Protocol, abbreviated as IMAP, is an email protocol. It stores emails on a cloud-based server. You can access these emails with a stable internet connection. Cloud-based files are prone to accidental data loss. If the server goes down, you can't access these emails. To avoid these situations, many users backup IMAP mailboxes.

How to backup IMAP emails?

You can use the manual method or a third-party IMAP backup tool. However, manual solutions are time-consuming and require the user to have technical expertise. In contrast, third-party IMAP email backup tools offer a better alternative than the manual method by saving time and effort.

How to backup IMAP emails manually?

There are various manual methods to perform this task. Here we are going to add an IMAP email account to Outlook. It will transfer IMAP emails to Outlook.

Note: If you configure an IMAP email account in MS Outlook 2013 and above, Outlook will store the data in an OST file.

Configure IMAP email account to Outlook

  • Launch MS Outlook.
  • Go to the File option and click on the + Add Account button
  • Enter your name, e-mail address, and password, and retype the password.
  • Click on the Next button to start verification.
  • After the verification, you will receive a successful message.
  • Click on the Finish button.

Note: If you are using your email account password and Outlook does not accept it, you may need an app password.

Limitations of the manual method

  • A time-consuming process.
  • Requires MS Outlook
  • Requires technical expertise

Are there any free IMAP backup tools?

There are currently no free IMAP email backup tools. You can use manual methods to back up your IMAP mailboxes. However, the manual solution requires some technical expertise. If you are looking for an easy way to backup IMAP emails, try the SysCurve IMAP Mail Backup tool. With the help of this software, you can export IMAP emails to PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX, and PDF formats. The software also comes with a free trial version that allows users to export the first 10 items from each folder.