How to download entire mail chain from gmail
There are a few ways to download an entire email chain from Gmail. Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Go to the email chain you want to download.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email chain.
- Select "More" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Download all messages in this conversation".
- Choose the format you want to download the emails in (e.g., PDF, EML, or MSG).
- Click on "Download" to start the download process.
Method 2: Using Gmail's search operator
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Go to the Gmail search bar.
- Type the following search operator:
in:all "subject:your subject" is:conversation
- Replace "your subject" with the subject of the email chain you want to download.
- Press Enter to execute the search.
- Gmail will display the entire email chain. You can then use the "Download all messages in this conversation" option (as described in Method 1) to download the emails.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-on
- Install a third-party add-on like "Email Hunter" or "Gmail Backup" from the Chrome Web Store.
- Follow the add-on's instructions to download the entire email chain.
Method 4: Using a browser extension
- Install a browser extension like "Gmail Backup" or "Email Downloader" from the Chrome Web Store.
- Follow the extension's instructions to download the entire email chain.
Method 5: Using a script
- Install a script like "Gmail Downloader" from the Chrome Web Store.
- Follow the script's instructions to download the entire email chain.
Important notes:
- When downloading an entire email chain, you may want to consider the size of the download and the format you choose. Large email chains can result in large file sizes.
- Some email clients or devices may not support the format you choose to download the emails in.
- Be aware that downloading an entire email chain may also download attachments, which can increase the file size.
- If you're downloading an email chain for legal or compliance purposes, you may want to consider using a more secure method, such as encrypting the download.