How to export mail list from osx
There are a few ways to export a mail list from macOS:
Method 1: Using Mail.app
- Open Mail.app on your Mac.
- Select the mailbox or folder you want to export from the sidebar.
- Go to Mail > Export (or use the keyboard shortcut
Cmd + Shift + E
). - Choose the format you want to export the list in:
- CSV (Comma Separated Values)
- vCard (for contacts)
- Address Book (for contacts)
- Select a location to save the file and click Export.
Method 2: Using the Terminal
-
Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
-
Use the following command to export the list of emails in a CSV file:
mdfind "kMDItemContentType == 'public.comma-separated-values-text-plain'"
This command will search for all files with a
.csv
extension and export the list to a file namedmail_list.csv
in the current directory. -
To export the list of contacts in vCard format, use the following command:
mdfind "kMDItemContentType == 'public.vcard'"
This command will search for all files with a
.vcf
extension and export the list to a file namedcontacts.vcf
in the current directory.
Method 3: Using a third-party app
There are several third-party apps available that can help you export your mail list from macOS. Some popular options include:
- Clean Email: A free app that can export your email list in CSV format.
- Email Hunter: A paid app that can export your email list in CSV format and also provides additional features such as email verification and filtering.
- Export Email List: A free app that can export your email list in CSV format.
Please note that some of these methods may require you to have administrator privileges on your Mac. Additionally, be cautious when exporting sensitive information such as email addresses, as it may be used for spamming or other malicious purposes.