Outlook Archive — PST / MSG
Export Outlook.com to PST or MSG to open data in Microsoft Outlook (Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 & 2003).
SoftakenOutlook.com Backup
A significant tool to export Outlook.com to PST/EML/MSG/EMLX/MBOX
Secure sign-in — connect with your Outlook.com email and password (use an app password if Microsoft requires it for third-party apps).
Key Features at One Glance
- Export of entire emails along with attachments
- Export data of user's specified Outlook accounts only
- Connect with one account at a time
- Provide support of entire data migration or a specific folder
- Uninterrupted export support no matter how big the folder
- Opportunity to access Outlook.com to multiple platforms like Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird desktop email client (often MBOX-based)., Poco Mail, Another name for Apple Mail on macOS. etc…
- Supported on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · Mac · Linux
PSTEMLMSGEMLXMBOXPDFHTMLMHTML
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Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items per folder.
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100% SafeQuick Facts
- Action
- Backup Outlook.com locally
- Formats
- PST · EML · MSG · MBOX · PDF
- Demo
- 10 items per folder
- Platform
- Windows · Mac · Linux
Why back up Outlook.com locally?
Outlook.com is a free web based email service. The cloud service is somewhat like Google's Gmail but it combines Hotmail and WLM into one email service. Due to cloud based service, you cannot completely rely on Outlook.com to store data. The problems you may face are:
- Outlook.com inaccessible due to server error
- Accidental deletion of important emails
- Missed data
- Hacking of the account to breach privacy
Software interface
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Watch Outlook.com Backup Demo
See Softaken Outlook.com Backup (Hotmail Backup Tool) connect your account, select folders, pick a format, and save emails locally — without needing Outlook desktop to run the backup.
Download Outlook.com / Hotmail to hard drive
- Sign in with email and password (or app password)
- Choose a folder or all mail for backup
- Export to PST, EML, MSG, EMLX, MBOX, PDF, HTML, or MHTML
- Save the backup to a folder on your PC
Backup Formats
Choose the output that matches Outlook, Thunderbird, Mac Mail, or document-style archives.
Universal Email — MBOX / EML / EMLX
Export to MBOX, EML, or EMLX for Thunderbird, Mac Mail, and other major email clients on Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Document Formats — PDF / HTML / MHTML
Also save backups as PDF, HTML, or MHTML when you need readable document-style exports from the Hotmail / Outlook.com mailbox.
Features & Benefits of Outlook.com Backup
Convert Specific Outlook.com Data
It exports only those Outlook.com accounts that you want to. For which the tool needs connection to the particular account. Provide the right username and password to connect the tool automatically to the particular account.
Benefit: Convert Specific Outlook.com Data.
Save Data Locally
User's instruction is fully followed by the app. Pre-decide the location of the converted data. It can be any suitable folder or sub-folder. Choose location of your choice. The feature makes data management easy.
Benefit: Save Data Locally.
Export Outlook.com to PST/MSG
If you want to open Outlook.com to MS Outlook platform effortlessly, the utility will offer you with two options Outlook.com to PST and Outlook.com to MSG. Choose either of the option. Both are safe to open Data on Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 & 2003.
Benefit: Export Outlook.com to PST/MSG.
Retains Quality
During conversion of data, all the properties of emails are exported safely including CC, BCC, To, From and attachments. The tool gives freedom to choose from the folder list including Inbox, Junk, Sent, Drafts and Deleted.
Benefit: Retains Quality.
Convert Outlook.com to EML/EMLX/MBOX
Do you want to open the cloud email service data to Mac Mail, Thunderbird or varieties of other major email clients of Windows, Linux and Mac? Choose the utility to export Outlook.com to MBOX and Outlook.com to EML/EMLX effortlessly.
Benefit: Convert Outlook.com to EML/EMLX/MBOX.
Simple to Configure & Launch
The app is so simple to install and start. Once it is installed, save it to the location in the system where you can access it easily. Technically it is advanced but easy to operate. Control of conversion is at user's hands.
Benefit: Simple to Configure and Launch.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Outlook.com Backup
1. How does this tool connect to Outlook.com if two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) is enabled on my account?
Enable IMAP for your Hotmail / Outlook.com account and use an app password if Microsoft requires it for third-party apps. Enter your email and that password (or app password) in the tool, then click Authenticate Me. Guide: How to Access Hotmail with Third Party Apps.
2. Which output file formats (PST, MBOX, EML, MSG, PDF) are supported for downloading backups?
You can export to PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, MBOX, MHTML, HTML, and PDF. Pick the format that matches how you want to open the backup — PST/MSG for Outlook, MBOX for Thunderbird, or EML/EMLX for other clients.
3. Do I need to have Microsoft Outlook installed on my PC to back up my Outlook.com mailbox?
No. It is a standalone desktop tool — it downloads your webmail to hard-drive formats without needing Outlook to run the export. Install Outlook later only if you want to open PST or MSG files in Outlook.
4. Does this software support @hotmail.com, @live.com, and @msn.com email accounts?
Yes for Hotmail and Outlook.com. Microsoft combined Hotmail and WLM into Outlook.com, so sign in with your Microsoft webmail address and password (or app password).
5. Can I filter and download emails based on a specific date range rather than the entire mailbox?
You can back up the entire mailbox or a specific folder — Inbox, Junk, Sent, Drafts, Deleted, or all mail. A From–To date-range filter is not part of this tool. For large mailboxes, select only the folders you need.
6. Will the software preserve the original folder hierarchy, email attachments, and read/unread status?
Email properties including CC, BCC, To, From, and attachments export safely. You pick folders such as Inbox, Junk, Sent, Drafts, and Deleted. Read/unread status is not listed among the properties this product highlights during export.
7. Is my Microsoft account password and login data stored or transmitted anywhere?
You sign in on your PC with your email and password (or app password) so the tool can connect and download emails. Softaken does not ask you to store your Microsoft password on the Softaken website. The password is only needed to authenticate — without it you cannot run the backup.
8. What are the specific limitations of the free demo version of Outlook.com Backup software?
The free demo downloads 10 items from each folder so you can test formats and workflow first. Full license unlocks unlimited backup from $29. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Outlook.com Backup Specifications
100% Standalone Utility — backup Outlook.com emails directly to hard drive without installing Microsoft Outlook desktop to run the export.
Retains email properties including To, From, CC, BCC, and attachments. Choose a folder or all mail.
Free demo: downloads 10 items from each folder. Full license unlocks unlimited backup. Supported on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Supported
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
Formats
PST · EML · MSG · MBOX · PDF
Demo
10 items from each folder
Pricing
Full from $29
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken Outlook.com Backup |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Source | Hotmail / Outlook.com (@hotmail, @outlook, @live, @msn) |
| Export Formats | PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, MBOX, PDF, HTML, MHTML |
| Sign-in | Email + password / app password (2FA / MFA) |
| Outlook | Not required to run backup · open PST/MSG later in Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 & 2003 |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · Mac · Linux |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB of free space for software installation |
| Demo | 10 items from each folder |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email · Minutes: 15 |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
| Platform | Windows · Mac · Linux |
Platform specifications
System requirements for Softaken Outlook.com 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
Product Details
- Version
- 1.0
- License
- Free demo / Full
- Support
- Emails, Chat & Skype
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Feature Comparison of Outlook.com Backup - Trial and Licensed Version
The free demo downloads 10 items from each folder. The full version is unlimited.
| 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 |
| Supported on Windows 11/10/8/7 · Mac · Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | Downloads 10 items from each folder | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $29 |
Softaken Reviews
What Our Users Say
Customer feedback on Softaken Outlook.com Backup.
R PlymireCustomer feedback
United States
I am a user of Outlook.com for the last 1 year.
I am a user of Outlook.com for the last 1 year. Recently, one of my important mails was missing. Softaken Outlook.com Backup helped me export Outlook.com to Thunderbird. Around 500+ mails were exported with no data loss.
Herbert TomschiCustomer feedback
Germany
It is totally value to money program.
It is totally value to money program. I am using it individually and exported multiple mails to my Outlook. It is good.
Jon BandyCustomer feedback
Australia
It works on my Windows 8.
It works on my Windows 8. Fully satisfied!
Backup Outlook.com / Hotmail to PST, EML, MBOX & more
Sign in with an app password when needed, select folders, and save a local archive — without Outlook installed to run the backup.
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- PST · EML · MSG · MBOX · PDF
- Demo: 10 items per folder
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo: up to 10 items per folder.
