How to download mails from gmail tricks

Here are some tricks to download emails from Gmail:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  4. Click on "Create a new filter."
  5. Enter the criteria for the emails you want to download (e.g., from a specific sender, with a specific subject, etc.).
  6. Click "Create filter."
  7. Select "Apply the label" and choose a label (e.g., "Downloaded").
  8. Click "Create."
  9. Go to the "Labels" tab and select the label you just created.
  10. Click on the "Download" button next to the label.

Method 2: Using IMAP

  1. Enable IMAP in your Gmail settings:
    • Log in to your Gmail account.
    • Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
    • Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
    • Select "Enable IMAP."
  2. Set up an IMAP client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird):
    • Download and install the IMAP client.
    • Set up a new account and enter your Gmail credentials.
    • Configure the IMAP client to connect to your Gmail account.
  3. Download emails using the IMAP client:
    • Log in to the IMAP client.
    • Select the folder you want to download emails from (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
    • Right-click on the folder and select "Download" or "Export" (depending on the client).

Method 3: Using a third-party tool

  1. Download a third-party tool (e.g., Gmail Backup, Gmail Downloader):
    • Search for a reputable tool that can download emails from Gmail.
    • Download and install the tool.
  2. Configure the tool:
    • Enter your Gmail credentials and select the emails you want to download.
    • Choose the format you want to save the emails in (e.g., EML, PDF, etc.).
  3. Download emails using the tool:
    • Run the tool and select the emails you want to download.
    • Click "Download" to save the emails to your computer.

Method 4: Using a browser extension

  1. Install a browser extension (e.g., Gmail Backup, Email Downloader):
    • Search for a reputable extension that can download emails from Gmail.
    • Install the extension in your browser.
  2. Configure the extension:
    • Enter your Gmail credentials and select the emails you want to download.
    • Choose the format you want to save the emails in (e.g., EML, PDF, etc.).
  3. Download emails using the extension:
    • Click on the extension icon in your browser.
    • Select the emails you want to download.
    • Click "Download" to save the emails to your computer.

Remember to always use caution when downloading emails from Gmail, as it may violate Gmail's terms of service.