Softaken Mail Importer

Softaken Mail Importer

An effective utility to import local file extensions to email servers on Windows

100% Standalone Operation: Direct mailbox-to-cloud transfer without requiring Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, or any third-party app installed.

Import healthy local email files to multiple cloud platforms by entering valid login details. Create a new folder with the desired name in the cloud mail server, or choose an existing folder. Bulk import is supported; there are no barriers on file size for huge local files.

  • Bulk import local file extensions to cloud mail server
  • No third-party installation needed to import emails to cloud
  • Preservation of folder structure and email properties
  • No barriers on file size, allow any huge size local file import to cloud
  • Support import of local files to multiple cloud platforms like Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, & others
  • Capable to import all healthy local file extensions like PST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, OST, etc.
  • Generate a log file showing details of the complete import process
  • Supported with all versions of Outlook, Lotus Notes, and Windows OS
PSTOSTNSFMSGMBOXEMLEMLXThunderbird Files
GmailG SuiteYahooAOLOffice 365HotmailAny IMAP
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Local Files to Cloud Mail

PST / OST / MBOX / EML / MSG…Softaken Mail ImporterGmail · O365 · Yahoo · IMAP

Watch Mail Importer Demo

Load local files, preview, connect IMAP, import

See Softaken Mail Importer on Windows: choose the desired file extension, select a cloud mail server, enter login details, pick a folder, and hit Upload Now — without Outlook or Thunderbird installed.

  • Bulk import of multiple local files at once
  • New or existing cloud folder
  • Folder structure and email properties preserved; attachments included
  • Standalone — no third-party email client required
Watch on YouTubeUser GuideSoftware UIIMAP Settings

See the Mail Importer Interface

Mail Importer main interface — select local file format
1

Source Format

Select local file format to import (PST, OST, MBOX, EML, MSG, and more).

Mail Importer import options — upload to remote IMAP
2

Import Options

Choose upload to remote IMAP / cloud mail server and related import options.

IMAP import settings — account and filters
3

IMAP & Credentials

Configure IMAP account details (host, port, email, password) and start import.

Demo: first 25 local files (Mail Importer docs); older features table: 10 items. Full from $99. Guide: user steps · demo video.

Local to Cloud Mail Importer – Quality features

Import local mails to cloud platforms
Import local mails to cloud platforms

With the help of Softaken Mail Importer, one can simply import all healthy local file extensions to cloud mail server. There are no size restrictions therefore, any huge local files are successfully imported to cloud accounts with the right login details of the required cloud account.

Facility of bulk import
Facility of bulk import

One by one import of local mails to cloud platforms would be too time-consuming for users therefore, this program comes with bulk import facility which means multiple local files are imported to cloud mail server in a single attempt. In this manner, a huge data can be imported in a short time span.

Support various local file extensions
Support various local file extensions

All healthy local file extensions like PST, OST, NSF, EML, EMLX, MBOX, MSG, etc. are supported to import by this application. The best part is users have multiple file extensions facility to import them to cloud mail servers with one single application. Users can simply choose any file extension as per their needs.

Direct import to various cloud platforms
Direct import to various cloud platforms

One can use Softaken Mail Importer to import local emails to multiple cloud platforms. Users can simply import the files to desired cloud account by entering its valid login details. These cloud platforms include G Suite, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Office 365, and various others.

Import to new folder of cloud
Import to new folder of cloud

To import file extensions to email servers, users have the choice of creating a new folder with the desired name in their cloud mail server to save local files. Users can choose an existing folder as well. Both options are available for users. They can pick anyone as per their convenience.

No dependency on any email client
No dependency on any email client

To start the import task, you don't look for any external email client installation like Outlook, Thunderbird, or any other. The utility works standalone and supports all editions of Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc. As the program is Windows-based so run it smoothly on Win 11, 10, 8, 7, & below editions.

Feature Comparison of Mail Importer – Trial and Licensed Version

Free Demo: Mail Importer docs — first 25 local files; older features table — 10 items; older SEO — limited export. A “10 to 25 emails per folder” range is not stated. Full: unlimited from $99.

PST, OST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, and Thunderbird Files — each can be imported to the cloud destinations below (same Demo/Full matrix as the old expanded table, condensed here).
Gmail, G Suite, Yahoo, Hotmail, Office 365, and any email account using IMAP. Feature copy also names AOL among “various others.” Zoho, Rediffmail, and “Google Workspace” branding (beyond G Suite) are not named on this page.
Connect with valid login details (docs: IMAP host, port, email, password). Softaken does not save user login details. Create a new cloud folder or choose an existing folder. Preserve folder structure and email properties; attachments included. OAuth 2.0 / Microsoft Entra ID / “zero credential caching” USP labels are not claimed on this landing page.
Features
  • Import PST / OST / NSF / MSG / MBOX / EML / EMLX / Thunderbird
  • Destinations: Gmail, G Suite, Yahoo, Hotmail, Office 365, IMAP
  • New or existing cloud folder
  • Standalone — no Outlook / Thunderbird required
  • Preserve folder structure & attachments
  • Support Windows 11/10/8/7 & others
  • Limitation
  • Price
DEMO Version
  • First 25 / older: 10 items
  • FREE
FULL Version
  • Unlimited
  • $99

Tool Faq's

Documented healthy local formats include PST, OST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, and Thunderbird Files (feature copy also says “etc.”). Import each format with one application by choosing the desired file extension.
Named destinations: G Suite, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Office 365, Hotmail (comparison matrix), and any email account using IMAP. Zoho Mail, Rediffmail, and “Google Workspace” branding beyond G Suite are not named on this page.
This page documents connecting with valid login details (docs: IMAP host, port, email, password). Softaken does not claim OAuth 2.0, Microsoft Entra ID, or a “Modern Cloud Security Compliant / zero credential caching” product USP here. Login details are not saved in the tool’s database. For Gmail with 2-Step Verification, Softaken’s KB explains generating an App Password for third-party apps: Access Gmail via third-party apps.
No. You don’t need any external email client installation like Outlook, Thunderbird, or any other. The utility works standalone. (It supports reading data from Outlook / Lotus Notes file formats; those clients are not required to be installed to run the import.)
Yes for folders: create a new folder with the desired name in the cloud mail server, or choose an existing folder. Explicit Gmail label create/select wording is not claimed on this page.
Yes for attachments and preservation of folder structure and email properties as documented. Attachments with every email are successively imported. Named inventories of inline images or HTML/RTF body styling are not listed further on this landing page.
This page claims preservation of folder structure and email properties. An explicit RFC header field list (To, From, CC, BCC, Sent/Received Dates) is not itemized on this landing page.
Mail Importer documentation: demo imports the first 25 local files to the email server. Older features table: 10 items. Older SEO: limited export / demo available before purchase. Full license: unlimited from $99. A “10 to 25 emails per folder” range is not stated.

Software Specifications

System requirements and delivery details for Softaken Mail Importer on Windows.

Standalone: import local files to cloud without Outlook, Thunderbird, or another third-party email client installed.
Login details are used only to connect to the cloud mail server. Softaken does not save user login details in its database. For Gmail accounts with 2-Step Verification, see Softaken’s App Password KB (Less Secure Apps retired). OAuth 2.0 / Microsoft Entra ID product USPs are not claimed on this page.
Folder mapping: migrate into a new cloud folder (desired name) or an existing folder. Gmail label create/select is not claimed.
Useful details

Note: Steps you required to Access your Account with third party app or Software

Check IMAP Settings

How to Access Gmail Account with Third Party Apps or Software? (App Password guidance when 2-Step Verification is enabled)

WindowsPST · OST · NSF · MSG · MBOX · EML · EMLXGmail · G Suite · Yahoo · AOL · O365 · Hotmail · IMAPNo Outlook/Thunderbird neededNew or existing folderDemo: first 25 / older 10 items
Not claimed on this page: OAuth 2.0 / Microsoft Entra ID / “Modern Cloud Security Compliant / zero credential caching” USP, Zoho Mail, Rediffmail, Gmail label mapping, or a demo range of “10 to 25 emails per folder.” macOS is not supported (Windows only).
Sources & destinations (as documented)
  • Sources: PST, OST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, Thunderbird Files (healthy / non-corrupted)
  • Destinations: G Suite, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Office 365, Hotmail, any IMAP account
  • Bulk import; no file-size barrier stated; attachments; log file of the import process

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

DemoFirst 25 local files (docs) / older: 10 items

Starting Price$99

Interface Available

Language SupportedEnglish

Support OptionEmails, Chat & Skype

InputPST, OST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, Thunderbird

OutputGmail, G Suite, Yahoo, AOL, Office 365, Hotmail, IMAP

Download Guides

Installation Guide

User Manual

Purchase Related FAQs

Recent Blogs

Client Reviews

Tim Sieliakus

Tim Sieliakus Verified

Netherlands

★★★★★
When I decided to switch from local to cloud, importing local file extensions to cloud email servers was tough for me then my friend suggested me Softaken Local to Cloud Importer Tool and I have imported more than 15,000 EML files to Office 365 account with this smart app.
Darren Earl

Darren Earl Verified

United States

★★★★★
I generally check the demo edition first. Same I did in this case when I want a solution that can import NSF files to Yahoo account. I loved the speedy performance of Softaken Email Importer and instantly applied for it.
Mareck Orlicki

Mareck Orlicki Verified

Australia

★★★★★
Thank you Softaken for this amazing program that smartly imports emails to cloud in bulk without any third-party tool. I like the friendly interface and bulk import feature of this software.
Miguel Rodriguez

Miguel Rodriguez Verified

Peru

★★★★★
Amazing utility! Simply import EML database to Hotmail with some easy clicks. I want to suggest users this efficient and fast working utility.
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Frequently asked questions

Which email file formats (PST, OST, MBOX, EML, MSG) can be imported using this tool?

PST, OST, NSF, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, and Thunderbird Files.

Which cloud email services and IMAP providers are supported for direct mail migration?

G Suite, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Office 365, Hotmail, and any IMAP account. Zoho/Rediffmail not named.

How does the software handle accounts secured with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Microsoft MFA?

Connect with valid login details (IMAP). OAuth/Entra USP not claimed. Login not saved. Gmail 2SV: App Password KB.

Do I need to have Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird installed on my PC to run the importer?

No. The utility works standalone without Outlook or Thunderbird installed.

Can I choose a specific destination folder or create a new label in the target cloud webmail?

Yes for new or existing cloud folders. Gmail label create/select is not claimed.

Will the migration process preserve original email attachments, inline images, and formatting?

Yes for attachments and email properties / folder structure. Inline/HTML inventories not listed further.

Will the imported emails retain full RFC message headers (To, From, CC, BCC, Sent/Received Dates)?

Email properties are preserved. An explicit RFC header field list is not itemized on this page.

What are the specific capabilities and mailbox upload limitations of the free trial demo version?

Demo: first 25 local files (docs) / older table 10 items. Full from $99. No 10–25 emails-per-folder range stated.

Specifications
ItemDetails
ProductSoftaken Mail Importer
PublisherSoftaken Software
PlatformsWindows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & others
DemoFirst 25 local files (docs) / older: 10 items
Starting Price$99
Pagehttps://www.softaken.com/mail-importer