Single IMAP account
Add one account, preview folders, choose the export format, apply filters and start a focused local archive.
SoftakenIMAP Mail Backup
All-in-one app to create a backup of IMAP server mail to Outlook Personal Storage Table file (.pst). / Outlook message file (.msg) — one email with attachments. / Standard email message file (.eml) used by many clients. / Apple Mail single-message file (.emlx). / Unix-style mailbox archive (.mbox / .mbx). / Web page format that opens in any browser. / Portable Document Format file. format
Archive Internet Message Access Protocol for mailbox sync. / cloud / webmail mailboxes to offline files on your PC — standalone desktop app, no Outlook required to run the backup.
Key Features at One Glance
- 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
- Supported on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 — also Mac and Linux
- IMAP / webmail
- App password / 2FA
- Windows · Mac · Linux
PSTMSGEMLEMLXMBOXHTMLPDFMHTML
Note: For 2FA / MFA accounts, use an app password with IMAP host (port usually 993), username, and password. SSL certificate options are available when your server requires them. See the IMAP settings guide. Free demo: up to 10 items.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items.
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100% SafeQuick Facts
- Action
- Backup IMAP locally
- Formats
- PST · MBOX · EML · PDF
- Demo
- 10 items
- Platform
- Windows · Mac · Linux
Software interface
Real Softaken UI — IMAP login, folder tree, format picker, filters, and backup run. Click each step or use the arrows to enlarge.
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Single and Batch IMAP Backup
Back up one mailbox with the single job workflow, or process multiple IMAP accounts together with IMAP Multi.
Batch IMAP / IMAP Multi
Create an IMAP Multi job, add multiple accounts, test every connection, choose common output settings and back up the accounts together. Each mailbox remains organized in the job output.
How to start a batch: Open Create Job → Create IMAP Multi Job → Add Account → Test Account → choose destination and format → review the summary → Start Backup.
See IMAP Mail Backup in 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
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 desktop engine
Independent app — no third email client is required to run the backup or create PST / MBOX archives on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Features & Benefits of IMAP Mail Backup
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 Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, and Microsoft 365 without any restriction.
Benefit: Convert IMAP to PST/MSG.
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.
Benefit: Convert IMAP to EML/EMLX/MBOX.
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.
Benefit: Backup IMAP to HTML/PDF.
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.
Benefit: Backup of Filtered Data.
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.
Benefit: Save Data to User's Specified Location.
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.
Benefit: Simple and Interactive Interface.
IMAP Mail Backup FAQs
1. How do I back up an IMAP account that has Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or an App Password enabled?
Use your mailbox login or an app password (whichever your provider asks for), along with the IMAP host, port, and username. Paste those into the tool and authenticate — Softaken’s IMAP settings guide lists common hosts if you need the values.
2. Which IMAP server port numbers and security protocols (SSL/TLS/STARTTLS) does the software support?
Enter the host and port your provider gives you — docs usually note port 993 for IMAP over SSL. If the server needs custom certificate handling, turn on the SSL options in the login screen. Provider-specific values are in the same IMAP settings guide.
3. Does the tool support backing up custom domain emails hosted on cPanel, Plesk, or Dovecot?
Yes. You pick the IMAP account or host you need — that covers typical hosting / webmail IMAP (cPanel-style servers included) plus Gmail, Google Workspace, Office 365, Yahoo, Zoho, iCloud, and other IMAP-enabled providers.
4. Do I need to have Microsoft Outlook installed on my computer to save IMAP emails into PST format?
No. It’s a standalone desktop app — no third email client is required to run the backup. After you create a PST, open it in Outlook whenever you want to read the archive (Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, or Microsoft 365).
5. Can I back up IMAP emails directly into PDF format along with attachments?
Yes. You can export the mailbox straight to PDF with attachments included. HTML and MHTML are also in the format list if you prefer those.
6. Does the software allow selective folder downloading (e.g., only Inbox, Sent, or specific custom folders)?
Yes. After login you see the folder tree — pick Inbox, Sent, Drafts, or custom folders. You can also apply date and content filters so you only back up what you need.
7. Will the downloaded backup retain original email attachments, read/unread flags, and full RFC headers?
Folder and sub-folder structure stay intact, and email properties such as attachments, To, From, CC, and BCC are kept when you export to formats like HTML or PDF. Attachments go with the archive.
8. What are the specific capabilities and email download limitations of the free trial demo version?
The free demo connects to IMAP, loads mailbox folders, and lets you download up to 10 items so you can try the full workflow. The licensed version unlocks unlimited IMAP backup from $29.
9. Can I back up multiple IMAP accounts in one batch job?
Yes. Choose IMAP Multi Job, add multiple IMAP accounts, test each connection, select a common destination and format, then start the batch. Each mailbox remains organized in the job output.
IMAP Mail Backup Specifications
App password / 2FA: Use credentials or an app password with IMAP host, port (usually 993), and username. Softaken guide: IMAP settings.
Free demo: Connects to IMAP, loads mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items for evaluation. Full license unlocks unlimited IMAP backup. Standalone — no Outlook required to run backup.
Supported
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
Formats
PST · MBOX · EML · MSG · PDF
Demo
10 items
Pricing
Full from $29
Platform specifications
System requirements for Softaken IMAP Mail Backup on each supported OS.
Windows
Desktop installer
- Operating System
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
- Package
- .exe installer (code-signed)
- Processor
- Intel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor
- RAM
- 512 MB Minimum
- Disk Space
- 100 MB free for installation
- Display
- 1024×768 or higher
macOS
Apple desktop build
- Operating System
- macOS 10.15 Catalina and later
- Package
- .dmg installer (code-signed)
- Processor
- Intel or Apple Silicon
- RAM
- 512 MB Minimum
- Disk Space
- 100 MB free for installation
- Display
- 1280×800 or higher
Linux
AppImage & Debian package
- Operating System
- Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+ and other modern distributions
- Package
- AppImage and .deb
- Architecture
- x86_64 (64-bit)
- RAM
- 512 MB Minimum
- Disk Space
- 100 MB free for installation
- Desktop
- GNOME, KDE, XFCE and similar
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken IMAP Mail Backup |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Source | IMAP hosts (Gmail, Google Workspace, Office 365, Yahoo, Zoho, iCloud, cPanel / webmail, and other IMAP servers) |
| Export Formats | PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, MBOX, HTML, PDF, MHTML |
| Sign-in | IMAP host + port + username + password / app password (2FA) |
| Outlook | Not required to run backup · open PST later in Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, Microsoft 365 |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB free space for installation |
| Demo | 10 items |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Product Details
- Version
- 1.2
- License
- Free demo / Full
- Support
- Emails, Chat & Skype
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Demo Version & Comparison
Free Demo connects to IMAP, loads mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items for evaluation. Full license: unlimited IMAP backup.
| Features | DEMO Version | FULL Version |
|---|---|---|
| Backup in EML Format | Available | Available |
| Backup in MSG Format | Available | Available |
| Backup in MBOX Format | Available | Available |
| Backup in EMLX Format | Available | Available |
| Backup in Outlook PST Format | Available | Available |
| Backup in HTML / PDF Formats | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows / Mac / Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | 10 items | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $29 |
Softaken Reviews
What Our Users Say
Customer feedback on Softaken IMAP Mail Backup.
Sabrina Rege TuroCustomer feedback
Italy
Our organization has found exceptional support with IMAP Backup program.
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 BellCustomer feedback
United States
Your team is cooperative.
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 HamptonCustomer feedback
United States
It is nice to inform you that I have successfully exported over 100 I…
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.
Archive IMAP mailboxes to PST, MBOX, EML & more
Sign in with host, port, and app password when needed, select folders, and save a local archive — without Outlook installed to run the backup.
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- PST · MBOX · EML · MSG · PDF
- Demo: 10 items
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items.
