Effortless migration to Apple Mail: convert Zimbra Zimbra mailbox backup archive (.tgz) mailboxes to native Apple Mail (Apple Mail message format (.emlx) used by macOS Mail) · No Zimbra Desktop required
Software to convert Zimbra to EMLX (Apple Mail) with attachments and email properties
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free demo exports the first 10 items per TGZ folder. Standalone — no Zimbra Desktop required.
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Export Zimbra desktop mailboxes to native Apple Mail .EMLX — then open them in Mac Mail on your Mac.
Real Softaken TGZ to EMLX Converter screens: browse the TGZ file, preview the mailbox tree, then choose EMLX and naming options. Click each step to enlarge.
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See Softaken Zimbra Converter load TGZ archives, preview the mailbox tree, and export native .EMLX files for Apple Mail — without Zimbra Desktop or Mac Mail installed.
Convert TGZ emails to EMLX with attachments, then copy the files to your Mac and open them in Apple Mail.
With the help of Zimbra to Mac Mail Converter Tool, it is possible to easily export Zimbra desktop to Apple Mail program. Email folders like Inbox, outbox, junk, drafts, etc. from Zimbra are moved to Mac Mail EMLX file format without any additional efforts.
Benefit: No Zimbra Desktop required on your PC.
After loading TGZ file, the software automatically scans complete items present in it and display all items. Users can easily migrate TGZ emails and attachments to EMLX file format. There is no harm to a single element and the format of attachments throughout the conversion.
Benefit: Preserve attachments with each message.
The program offers selective Zimbra emails conversion to Apple Mail EMLX. Users can easily uncheck unwanted folders or items and export desired items from Zimbra to EMLX file format. Moreover, the resultant EMLX file can be exported at user defined location.
Benefit: Keep folders and subfolders organized.
TGZ Mail to EMLX Converter renders the migration process in such a way that it holds the original formatting of folders. All the emails with their associated fields are preserved while transferring data items. The metadata elements like to, cc, bcc, hyperlinks, etc. all will remain intact.
Benefit: Retain meta data and email integrity.
Zimbra Mail to Mac Mail Conversion Tool is completely Windows-based which comfortably supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and all below versions. It is easily operable on both Windows 64-bit and 32-bit versions without any interruptions.
Benefit: Runs on your supported operating system.
No matter which Zimbra desktop version TGZ file you have, the software comfortably converts TGZ file to Apple Mail EMLX file format. Moreover, size of TGZ file is not a big deal for this application. It is capable enough to convert any oversized TGZ file to EMLX format.
Benefit: Output you can open in the target app or viewer.
Given below are the steps to convert Zimbra file to EMLX format:
No. You can convert TGZ emails to EMLX without installing Zimbra Desktop — the tool reads your archive on its own.
The trial edition matches the full product in features, but it only exports 10 items per TGZ folder.
You can load a TGZ of any size. The software accepts large Zimbra archives without a practical file-size cap.
Yes. After preview, uncheck folders or messages you do not need and export only the items you want to EMLX.
EMLX is Apple Mail’s native format for a single message on macOS. Softaken creates .EMLX files from your Zimbra TGZ on Windows, Mac, or Linux; copy them to your Mac and open or import them in Apple Mail to read the messages with structure and attachments.
Yes — you can convert on Windows, and the same converter is also available for Mac and Linux. You still need Apple Mail on a Mac when you want to open the resulting .EMLX files; Mac Mail is not required during conversion.
No. Point the software at the raw .TGZ file — no 7-Zip, WinRAR, or manual unpack step first.
No. TGZ to EMLX conversion runs without Zimbra Desktop or Zimbra Collaboration Suite on your machine.
Yes. Attachments stay with their messages, and metadata such as to, cc, bcc, hyperlinks, and related fields remain intact in the exported EMLX files.
Yes. Load your TGZ data, select multiple folders or items in the preview, and export them to EMLX in one conversion run.
Yes. When saving individual EMLX files you can pick naming options (including date-related choices) and set the destination folder before you start conversion — the same export screen as other Softaken Zimbra Converter outputs.
The free demo converts 10 items per TGZ folder to EMLX. The full license removes that cap and unlocks unlimited conversion from $49 on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Direct TGZ to EMLX conversion: No need to manually extract or unzip TGZ files. Attachments, headers, hyperlinks, images and folder hierarchy are kept, and naming options (Subject, Date, From) help you organize the saved .EMLX files.
Cross-platform standalone: Separate builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux. No Zimbra Desktop or Zimbra Server required.
Free demo evaluation: Export 10 items per TGZ folder so you can test the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited conversion.
System requirements and installer packages for each operating system.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
Free demo exports 10 items per TGZ folder so you can test the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited TGZ to EMLX conversion.
| Features | Demo Version | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Convert Zimbra TGZ emails to Apple Mail .EMLX | Available | Available |
| Preserve attachments, properties & folder structure | Available | Available |
| Preview & selective folder / item conversion | Available | Available |
| No Zimbra Desktop / Mac Mail required for conversion | Available | Available |
| Naming options & user-specified destination | Available | Available |
| Support Windows 11/10/8/7, Mac & Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | 10 items / TGZ folder | Unlimited |
| Price | FREE | $49 |
Customer feedback on Softaken TGZ to EMLX Converter.
Germany
I like the interactive interface of this software that makes it easier for me to migrate Zimbra to Mac Mail EMLX file format. Without losing the formatting and file structure, the data is safely exported.
New Zealand
Many thanks for this power-packed solution. The whole credit goes to the developers of this application.
USA
Want to thank the support team that guided me to go for the trial edition. Without investing zero amount, I came to know about the features & functions of the software. Then, I paid for the license version.
Argentina
Commendable and excellent performer to migrate TGZ emails to EMLX format with associated attachments. Thumbs up Softaken entire team!
Try the free demo (10 items per TGZ folder), then unlock unlimited conversion with a full Softaken license.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free demo exports the first 10 items per TGZ folder. Standalone — no Zimbra Desktop required.
