Google Workspace (formerly Google Workspace business email (historically called G Suite / Google Apps).) mailbox backup — archive business emails to PST, EML, EMLX, MSG & MBOX
Direct, on-demand download: sign in to Google’s business email/cloud suite (formerly Google Apps / G Suite). / Earlier name for Google Workspace / G Suite business accounts., select folders, and archive emails locally to Outlook Personal Storage Table file (.pst)., Standard email message file (.eml) used by many clients., Apple Mail single-message file (.emlx)., Outlook message file (.msg) — one email with attachments., or Unix-style mailbox archive (.mbox / .mbx). — without waiting on multi-day Takeout zip queues.
Email properties preserved: To, From, CC, BCC, Date, attachments, and message body (Plain Text, RTF & HTML) are exported safely with full accuracy.
Note: Free demo connects to your account, shows mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items. Full license unlocks unlimited backup.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items.
One-stop Google Apps Backup Software for backing up your important business emails to PST, EML, EMLX, MSG or MBOX format.
Your business email ID carries lots of important information that you want to retain. Leaving the data on the server can be risky. You may lose it if the email account doesn't work. If the server is down you cannot access the data. When you backup emails in your desired file extension, it provides more safety and easier access.
Create an instant backup of your Google Apps / Google Workspace account. Enter your email ID and password, select folders, choose a format, and download directly to your PC — ideal when you need local copies for compliance or offline access.
Export emails for use with Apple Mail, Entourage, Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, and Outlook for Windows via EML, EMLX, MBOX, PST, or MSG — so important business mail stays available on multiple platforms.
Export Google Workspace emails to PST, MBOX, EML, EMLX, and MSG — with Plain Text, RTF & HTML content support.
Archive for Outlook for Windows. Standalone creation — Outlook not required to run backup. Business mailbox offline store.
Thunderbird & many desktop clients. Portable mailbox archive for cross-client migration.
EML for broad email clients, EMLX for Apple Mail workflows, MSG for Outlook message files.
Real Softaken Google Apps Backup Pro workflow — login, folders, format, filters, and backup. Click each step or use the arrows to enlarge.
step 1 of 6
Login → Folders → Format → Filters → Backup.
Enter your Google Apps / Google Workspace email and password (or app password for 2-Step Verification), choose folders and at least one export format, optionally apply filters, then start the backup to your PC.
Connect your Google Apps account and archive selected folders locally with pause/resume and filters.
| Capability | Softaken Google Apps Backup Pro |
|---|---|
| Processing | Standalone desktop app — sign in, select folders, and download emails directly to your PC (on-demand local archive). |
| Formats | PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, and MBOX — with Plain Text, RTF & HTML content; attachments and To/From/CC/BCC/Date preserved. |
| Folders & filters | Select desired or all folders; licensed filters for date, sender, subject/body, attachments, and size. |
| Reliability | Pause and resume when the server connection is weak for a smoother large-mailbox backup. |
| Platform | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 · Mac · Linux. |
Instant backup, pause/resume, multiple export formats, and filters for the emails you actually need.
This is a new age tool. Users are allowed to create an instant backup of a Google Apps account. They just need to enter Google Apps email ID and password.
Benefit: Support Instant Backup of Google Apps Account.
Google Apps Backup application works smoothly. For safety of your data, it has resume and pause buttons. During downloading when server connection is weak, users can pause the backup and resume it when the server starts working.
Benefit: Work Smoothly.
All CC, BCC, To, From and Date are exported safely. It exports attachments of emails as well. There is no misplacement of a single email with the utility. With full accuracy and smoothness, the backup is taken.
Benefit: Export All Email Properties.
Google Apps email downloader supports export of your emails to Apple Mail, Entourage, Thunderbird, WLM etc. Users have options to save their emails to EML, EMLX, MBOX, PST or MSG formats so that they can backup their important emails to various email clients.
Benefit: Support Backup to Multiple Formats.
In this facility, users have found the flexibility to filter those important emails that they want to create backup. There is no need to bear the unnecessary data load with G Suite Backup utility. Just swiftly get desired data backup.
Benefit: Create Backup of Your Desired Data.
Demo version of software is available to install in your Windows system. It is a free trial for a limited period of time that helps you to evaluate the key functions of the tool.
Benefit: Free to Test.
Turn on IMAP for the account, then create a Google App Password if 2-Step Verification is on. Enter your Workspace / Google Apps email and that app password in the tool and click Authenticate / Connect. Guides: Gmail App Password · Access G Suite with third-party apps.
Yes. It’s built for Google Apps / Google Workspace business email. Sign in with your Google Apps email and password (or app password), then back up the folders you select. For consumer @gmail.com mailboxes, Softaken also has Gmail Backup Pro.
No. It creates Outlook PST (and EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX) as a standalone desktop app — Outlook isn’t required to run the backup. Open the PST in Outlook later if you want.
You get an on-demand local backup: sign in, pick folders, choose PST/EML/EMLX/MSG/MBOX, and download straight to your PC — with pause/resume for weak connections and optional filters. No waiting on multi-day Takeout zip queues.
Export options are PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, and MBOX, including attachments and message body in Plain Text, RTF & HTML, with To, From, CC, BCC, and Date preserved for offline archives.
Yes — select the desired folders or all folders from the mailbox tree and export them. Folders, attachments, and metadata are retained whenever the target format supports them, so the structure stays organized on the desktop.
Yes. In the licensed build, use the Filters step to narrow by date, sender, subject/body text, attachment presence, and message size — so you only back up what you need.
The free demo connects to your Google Workspace / Google Apps account, shows mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items into the selected format so you can try it. The full license unlocks unlimited backup from $29.
Google sign-in for 2SV / MFA: Enable IMAP and use an App Password when Google requires it for third-party apps. See Softaken’s guides: Gmail App Password · Access G Suite with third-party apps.
Free demo: Connects to your Google Workspace / Google Apps account, shows mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items. Full license unlocks unlimited backup.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
PST / MBOX / EML / EMLX / MSG
Up to 10 items
Full from $29
System requirements for Softaken Google Apps Backup Pro on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken Google Apps Backup Pro |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Installer Size | 13.4 MB |
| Export Formats | PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX |
| Content Types | Plain Text, RTF & HTML |
| Sign-in | Email + password / app password |
| Pre-setting | IMAP · App Password / 2SV |
| 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 | Up to 10 items |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Free Demo connects to your Google Workspace / Google Apps account, shows mailbox folders, and downloads up to 10 items so you can test output quality. Full license: unlimited 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 |
| Support Plain Text, RTF & HTML Formats | Available | Available |
| Folder selection & preview | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows / Mac / Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | 10 items | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $29 |
Customer reviews about Softaken Google Apps / G Suite Backup software.
United Kingdom
I was hunting for a solution that would backup my G Suite account data into Outlook PST format. I came across Google Apps emails backup software for this and really impressed with this application. Now I want to recommend this application to all the needy users.
United States
Once I lost my Gmail account data due to hacking issue. From that time, I create a safe backup of all my email applications with professional methods. Similarly, for instant backup of my G Suite account, I used Softaken G Suite backup application and saved the backup in PST format, which is my favorite file format.
United States
Manual backup method is really a time-consuming process so I switched to Softaken Google Apps emails Backup tool that worked perfectly and rapidly for saving backup of my Google Apps account in a short period of time.
Hong Kong
I am using Thunderbird and Google Apps account for sending/receiving emails. Now, I want to save backup of Google Apps account in Thunderbird email client. For this, I use Google Apps Backup software and performed the desired task. I want to say it is an amazing tool.
Sign in with App Password, select folders, and save a local archive — with pause/resume for large mailboxes.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items.
