How to export mails from mac mail

There are a few ways to export emails from Mac Mail:

Method 1: Exporting emails as a.mbox file

  1. Open Mac Mail and select the mailbox you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
  2. Go to File > Export > Export Mailbox.
  3. Choose a location to save the file and enter a name for the file (e.g., "My Emails.mbox").
  4. Select the format as "mbox" and click Export.

This will create a single file containing all the emails in the selected mailbox.

Method 2: Exporting emails as a.eml file

  1. Open Mac Mail and select the email you want to export.
  2. Go to File > Export > Export Message.
  3. Choose a location to save the file and enter a name for the file (e.g., "Email.eml").
  4. Select the format as "EML" and click Export.

This will create a separate file for each email you select.

Method 3: Exporting emails as a CSV file

  1. Open Mac Mail and select the mailbox you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
  2. Go to File > Export > Export Addresses.
  3. Choose a location to save the file and enter a name for the file (e.g., "My Emails.csv").
  4. Select the format as "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" and click Export.

This will create a file containing the email addresses, names, and other metadata.

Method 4: Using a third-party app

There are several third-party apps available that can help you export emails from Mac Mail, such as:

These apps often offer more features and options than the built-in export options in Mac Mail.

Remember to always check the compatibility of the exported file format with your email client or other applications before importing the emails.