How to export emails in mac mail

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

Method 1: Exporting emails as a.mbox file

1. Open Mac 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 exported file, such as your Desktop or Documents folder.
5. Select the format as mbox.
6. Choose a filename and click Export.

The exported file will be saved as a.mbox file, which can be imported into other email clients or used for archiving purposes.

Method 2: Exporting emails as a.eml file

1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
2. Select the mailbox or folder you want to export from the sidebar.
3. Go to File > Export > Export Messages.
4. Choose a location to save the exported file, such as your Desktop or Documents folder.
5. Select the format as EML.
6. Choose a filename and click Export.

The exported file will be saved as a.eml file, which is a standard email file format that can be imported into other email clients.

Method 3: Exporting emails as a CSV file

1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
2. Select the mailbox or folder you want to export from the sidebar.
3. Go to File > Export > Export Addresses.
4. Choose a location to save the exported file, such as your Desktop or Documents folder.
5. Select the format as Comma Separated Values (CSV).
6. Choose a filename and click Export.

The exported file will be saved as a.csv file, which can be used to import contacts into other applications or for data analysis purposes.

Tips:

• When exporting emails, you can choose to export only the messages, or the messages and their attachments.
• You can also use third-party apps, such as Mail Exporter or Export Mail, to export emails from Mac Mail.
• If you're exporting a large number of emails, it's a good idea to export them in batches to avoid overwhelming your computer's resources.