Apple mail 4.6 export mailbox
To export a mailbox from Apple Mail 4.6, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Exporting a mailbox using Apple Mail
- Open Apple Mail and select the mailbox you want to export.
- Go to File > Export > Export Mailbox.
- In the "Export Mailbox" window, select the format you want to export to (e.g., EML, MBOX, or PDF).
- Choose a location to save the exported mailbox and enter a name for the file.
- Click Export to start the export process.
Method 2: Exporting a mailbox using the Terminal
- Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
mbsync -a -c /path/to/mailbox.mbox
- Replace
/path/to/mailbox.mbox
with the actual path where you want to save the exported mailbox.
- Replace
- The mailbox will be exported in MBOX format.
Method 3: Exporting a mailbox using a third-party app
There are several third-party apps available that can help you export a mailbox from Apple Mail, such as:
- Mail Exporter: A simple app that allows you to export your mailbox in various formats, including EML, MBOX, and PDF.
- Export Mail: An app that allows you to export your mailbox in EML, MBOX, and CSV formats.
Please note that these methods may not work if you have a large mailbox or if you're using a non-standard mailbox format. Additionally, some methods may not preserve all the metadata and formatting of your original mailbox.