Softaken IMAP Mail Backup

IMAP Mail Backup Tool

All-in-one app to create a backup of IMAP server mail to PST / MSG / EML / EMLX / MBOX / HTML / PDF format

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Archive IMAP / cloud / webmail mailboxes to offline files on your PC — standalone Windows app,no Outlook required to run the backup.
  • Offer backup of the user’s specified IMAP account or IMAP host
  • Export filtered IMAP emails to meet desired backup goals
  • Support filtration of the data in multiple ways like naming and destination path
  • Exporting emails from IMAP to PST / MSG
  • Export IMAP emails to EML / EMLX / MBOX
  • A lightweight program that doesn’t occupy much space in the system
  • Easy to configure and operate;doesn’t need help from a third app to run swiftly
  • Preserve folders and sub-folders structure while the backup process is active
  • The license of the app offers unlimited backup of IMAP files
PSTMSGEMLEMLXMBOXHTMLPDFMHTML
For 2FA / MFA accounts,use an app passwordwith IMAP host (port usually 993),username,and password. SSL certificate options are available when your server requires them. See the IMAP settings guide.
Supported with IMAP hosts such as Gmail,Google Workspace,Office 365,Yahoo,Zoho,iCloud,cPanel / webmail hosting,and other IMAP servers. Demo:10 items. Full from $29.
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Check IMAP Settings

See IMAP Mail Backupin action

Watch Softaken connect an IMAP mailbox and archive emails to your chosen format.

Cloud / webmail → local archive

Sign in with IMAP host,port,username,and password (or app password),select folders,choose an export format,apply filters,and save the backup to your PC.

  • IMAP login with SSL options when required
  • Folder checklist and export format selector (PST,EML,MBOX,PDF,and more)
  • Date and content filters before backup
Step-by-step guideMore screenshotsIMAP settings

Software interface

Real Softaken UI — IMAP login,folder tree,format picker,filters,and backup run.

IMAP login — host,port,username,password1

IMAP login

Enter host,port (usually 993),user ID,and password or app password,then authenticate.

Mailbox folder tree checklist2

Folder tree

Preview Inbox,Sent,Drafts,and custom folders,then select what to back up.

Export format selector3

Export format

Choose PST,EML,EMLX,MSG,MBOX,PDF,HTML,or MHTML for the archive.

Date and content filter dialog4

Filters

Narrow by date,sender,subject/body,attachments,size,and duplicate handling.

Backup execution and save location5

Run backup

Set the save path and start the offline archive to your PC or drive.

Advanced settings dialog6

Advanced settings

Fine-tune naming,destination path,and other backup controls.

Screenshots from Softaken docs (imap-backup). Click to enlarge.

Backup controls &integrity

Formats,filters,and safe local archiving from any IMAP host.

Multi-format archive

Download IMAP mailboxes to PST,MSG,EML,EMLX,MBOX,HTML,PDF,and MHTML for offline use.

Selective folders &filters

Back up only filtered IMAP emails — choose folders and apply date / content filters instead of the entire mailbox.

Standalone Windows engine

Independent app — no third email client is required to run the backup or create PST / MBOX archives.

Advanced key features of IMAP Mail Backup Software

Convert IMAP to PST/MSG

The converter saves IMAP to PST and IMAP to MSG file format. Thus,users can access IMAP emails on MS Outlook email client. Once the conversion process takes place successfully,it opens IMAP data on MS Outlook 2003,2007,2010 and 2013 without any restriction.

Convert IMAP to EML/EMLX/MBOX

The all-in-one app offers swift migration of IMAP to EML and IMAP to MBOX. With this advanced conversion,the tool supports access of IMAP to Apple Mail,Entourage,Thunderbird,WLM,SeaMonkey and many other apps.

Backup IMAP to HTML/PDF

The application supports conversion of IMAP to HTML or PDF file format. Thus,it gives access of IMAP emails on both online and offline. It preserves all email properties including attachments,CC,BCC,To,From and other components.

Backup of Filtered Data

The IMAP converter supports backup of only filtered IMAP files. To backup specific account data,users have to provide email address,correct password and IMAP details including IMAP host and IMAP port No. All required IMAP files can convert into PST/EML/EMLX/MBOX file format.

Save Data to User's Specified Location

The utility has been designed to convert and manage IMAP files conveniently. It offers to select the required file format,the desired file name and the destination path of the converted data. It can be any folder or sub-folder of your choice.

Simple &Interactive Interface

The interface of the app is interactive. It doesn't need technical support even if the user is a novice. It is a lightweight app with a descriptive interface. Steps are easy to follow and contain 3–4 steps of backup.

Feature Comparison of IMAP Mail Backup — Trial and Licensed Version

Features
  • Backup in EML Format
  • Backup in MSG Format
  • Backup in MBOX Format
  • Backup in EMLX Format
  • Backup in Outlook PST Format
  • Backup in HTML / PDF Formats
  • Support Windows 11/10/8/7/others
  • Limitation
  • Price
DEMO Version
  • 10 items
  • FREE
FULL Version
  • Unlimited
  • $29

Free Demo connects to IMAP,loads mailbox folders,and downloads up to 10 itemsfor evaluation. Full license:unlimited IMAP backup from $29. Formats also include HTML,PDF,and MHTML in the app/docs workflow.

IMAP Mail Backup FAQs

Use your mailbox login or an app passwordas required by the provider,together with IMAP host,port,and username. Softaken authenticates with these credentials — see the IMAP settings guidefor common hosts.
Enter the IMAP host and port your provider requires (docs note port is usually 993). You can use SSL options if your server requires custom certificate handling. Provider-specific values are listed in Softaken’s IMAP settings guide.
Yes. Softaken backs up the user’s specified IMAP account or IMAP host — including typical hosting / webmail IMAP (for example cPanel-style servers) as well as Gmail,Google Workspace,Office 365,Yahoo,Zoho,iCloud,and other IMAP-enabled providers.
No. It is an independent app that performs backup on its own — no third app is required to run the program. After you create a PST,you can open it in Outlook when you want to read the archive (Outlook 2003–2013 are listed for opening converted PST data).
Yes. Softaken provides smooth backup of IMAP mailboxes to PDF. All email components including attachments are exported safely by the application. HTML and MHTML are also available in the format selector.
Yes. After login you preview the mailbox folder tree and can select folders (Inbox,Sent,Drafts,custom folders). You can also export filtered IMAP emails using date and content filters instead of backing up everything.
Softaken preserves folder and sub-folder structure during backup and retains email properties including attachments,To,From,CC,BCC,and other components when exporting to formats such as HTML/PDF. Attachments are included with the archive.
The free demo connects to IMAP,loads mailbox folders,and downloads up to 10 itemsfor evaluation. The full license unlocks unlimited IMAP backup from $29.

Software Specifications

Windows desktop IMAP archiver — credentials / app password,folder preview,multi-format export (PST,MBOX,EML,PDF,and more).
Hosts:Gmail,Google Workspace,Office 365,Yahoo,Zoho,iCloud,cPanel / webmail IMAP,and other IMAP servers. Demo:10 items. Full from $29.
IMAP → LocalPST / MBOX / EMLPDF / HTML / MHTMLApp Password readyWindows$29

System Requirement

ProcessorAny Pentium Class

Operating SystemWindows 11,10,8.1,8,7 &Other

Memory512 MB Minimum

Hard Disk100 MB of free space for software installation

Software Delivery

ElectronicVia Email

Minutes15

Demo10 items

Full LicenseFrom $29

Interface Available

Language SupportedEnglish

Support OptionEmails,Chat &Skype

PlatformWindows only

ProductIMAP Mail Backup

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Installation Guide

User Manual

Purchase Related FAQs

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Client Reviews

Sabrina Rege Turo Verified

Italy

★★★★★
Our organization has found exceptional support with IMAP Backup program. We have installed the app over 50 systems and converted over 1000 emails safely.

Mark Bell Verified

United States

★★★★★
Your team is cooperative. As soon as I made the payment of the program,it took less than an hour the software was sent to my email address. I uploaded it on my Windows without making any change in the system.

Marti Hampton Verified

United States

★★★★★
It is nice to inform you that I have successfully exported over 100 IMAP emails to MS Outlook. The software makes conversion quickly and retains the quality.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I back up an IMAP account that has Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or an App Password enabled?

Use mailbox login or an app password with IMAP host,port,and username. Softaken authenticates with these credentials.

Which IMAP server port numbers and security protocols (SSL/TLS/STARTTLS) does the software support?

Enter the IMAP host and port your provider requires (usually port 993). SSL certificate options are available when needed.

Does the tool support backing up custom domain emails hosted on cPanel,Plesk,or Dovecot?

Yes. Softaken backs up the user’s specified IMAP account or IMAP host,including typical hosting/webmail IMAP and major cloud IMAP providers.

Do I need to have Microsoft Outlook installed on my computer to save IMAP emails into PST format?

No. Softaken is an independent Windows app — no third email client is required to run the backup.

Can I back up IMAP emails directly into PDF format along with attachments?

Yes. Softaken backs up IMAP mailboxes to PDF with attachments. HTML and MHTML are also available.

Does the software allow selective folder downloading (e.g.,only Inbox,Sent,or specific custom folders)?

Yes. Preview the folder tree,select folders,and apply date/content filters for selective backup.

Will the downloaded backup retain original email attachments,read/unread flags,and full RFC headers?

Preserves folder structure and email properties including attachments,To,From,CC,BCC,and other components.

What are the specific capabilities and email download limitations of the free trial demo version?

Demo:connects to IMAP,loads folders,and downloads up to 10 items. Full:unlimited from $29.

Specifications
ItemDetails
ProductIMAP Mail Backup
PublisherSoftaken Software
PlatformsWindows
FormatsPST,MSG,EML,EMLX,MBOX,HTML,PDF,MHTML
Demo10 items
PriceFrom $29
Pagehttps://www.softaken.com/imap-mail-backup