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How to Export Your Emails From Gmail as Mbox Files

Gmail messages export into a single downloadable archive

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 30, 2020 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail

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Apply a label to the messages. Go to Google Takeout.Pick Select None. Scroll to Mail and press the gray X > All Mail > Select Labels > pick the label > Next > Create Archive. This article explains how to download your Gmail emails as a single mbox file suitable for either offline archiving or uploading to an mbox-compatible email client.

How to Export Your Emails from Gmail as mbox Files

To download a copy of the messages in your Gmail account in the mbox file format: To download specific messages, apply a label to those messages. For example, create a label titled messages to download and apply it to the messages you want to download. Go to https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout. Select Select None. Gmail only stores emails, it cannot store the other data on the export screen. Scroll to Mail, select the gray X to the right, then: To download only certain messages, select All Mail.Check Select Labels.Check the labels that tag the emails you want to download. Select Next. Do not change the file type, then select Create Archive. A zip file transmits to your selected delivery method (by default, you will get an email with a link to download the zip).

How a Gmail Archive Works

When an archive is created by using one of these options, Google emails you a link to the archive location. Depending on the amount of information in your account, this process could take a few minutes or several hours. Many get the link to the archive the same day. The email storage format used to organize email messages is a single text file called an mbox file. The mbox file saves messages in a concentrated format in which each message is stored after another, starting with the From header. This format was originally used by Unix hosts but is now supported by other email applications, including Outlook and Apple Mail. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Back Up and Save Gmail Messages Offline How to Retrieve Archived Emails in Gmail Export macOS Mail Messages as Mbox Files How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Import Mail and Folders From Gmail to Outlook.com How to Create Rules in Gmail for (Almost) Anything How to Export Your Gmail Contacts How to Export Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Download Gmail Chat Logs via IMAP How to Delete Gmail Emails Faster on Android How to Send a Reply and Archive With One Click in Gmail How to Check Your Google Storage Quota Google Takeout: Why You Need It and How to Use It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies