How do i export emails from apple mail

Exporting emails from Apple Mail is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Exporting emails as a.mbox file

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
2. Select the mailbox or folder you want to export from the sidebar.
3. Go to File > Export > Export Mailbox.
4. Choose a location to save the file, and select a format of ".mbox" (Mailbox File).
5. Click Export to export the emails.

Method 2: Exporting emails as a.eml file

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
2. Select the email(s) you want to export by holding down the Command (⌘) key while clicking on each email.
3. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose Export.
4. Choose a location to save the file, and select a format of ".eml" (Email File).
5. Click Export to export the emails.

Method 3: Exporting emails using the "Export" feature in the Mail app

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
2. Select the mailbox or folder you want to export from the sidebar.
3. Go to Mail > Export.
4. Choose a format from the dropdown menu (e.g., "Email Archive" or "Email File").
5. Choose a location to save the file, and select a format (e.g., ".eml" or ".mbox").
6. Click Export to export the emails.

Tips:

• When exporting emails as a.mbox file, you can also choose to export the entire mailbox or a specific folder.
• When exporting emails as a.eml file, you can export individual emails or multiple emails at once.
• If you're exporting a large number of emails, it may take some time to complete the process.
• You can also use third-party apps or plugins to export emails from Apple Mail, such as Mail Exporter or Export Mail.