How to Backup Zimbra Emails to Computer?

Christopher Plummer | March 3rd, 2024 | Data Backup

In this article, you will learn how to backup Zimbra emails from desktop or cloud server. There are two possible ways by which you can download emails from Zimbra to PC securely. So, let’s begin to learn these solutions in more detail.

For instance, to backup your Zimbra emails, you can use the built-in export feature or an automated solution. In Zimbra, you can export emails, contacts, and calendars using the Export option in the web interface.

Alternatively, for easy and bulk export Zimbra emails, use an automated solution. Here, we have explained both manual and professional approaches to downloading Zimbra emails.

How to Backup Zimbra Mailbox to PC Free?

1. Select the Preferences tab in the Zimbra desktop client.

Select the Preferences tab in the Zimbra desktop

2. After that, Select Import/Export from the left pane.

Select Import/Export to backup zimbra emails

3. Now, Select All Folders from the export panel.

Select all folders to download zimbra emails

4. Next, select any individual mailbox item or entire mailbox & click OK.

backup zimbra emails

5. Thereafter, to begin the process, select the Export option.

backup zimbra mail server emails

6. After that, specify the location where the mailbox items will be saved.

The exported items are compressed in a ZIP file that must be unzipped before they can be used. To unzip the file, use appropriate software such as WinZip or WinRAR.

Check the unzipped mailbox items extension next. As Zimbra mailbox files can only be exported in EML format.

download zimbra emails to computer

Done!! So, this is how you can use Zimbra’s built-in feature to backup Zimbra email easily.

However, this method seems easy but after unzipping the Zip file you will get EML files that are only possible to view with its supported email client.

How to Download Zimbra Mail to Computer Automatically?

Download and install the Advik Email Backup Wizard. The software is designed to backup emails from Zimbra Mail (from the cloud) to local drive. It will start saving emails from Zimbra email account to PC directly. Also, the software will maintain folder and sub-folder hierarchy during the backup process, Thus, no data loss will take place.

Tap on the Free download button to explore its working steps.

Steps to Backup Zimbra Emails to PC

Step 1. Run Software on your PC.

run the software and choose Zimbra Cloud

Step 2. Select Zimba as an email source and sign in.

enter your Zimbra email account details and login

Step 3. Select mailbox folders to download.

choose required Zimbra mailbox folders to backup zimbra emails

Step 4. Select any of the saving options from the list.

select any of the preferred saving options

Step 5. Choose the target location and click the Backup button.

browse the Destination Path & click the button to backup zimbra emails

Done!! This is how you can easily backup Zimbra emails to PC by following a few simple steps.

Now, have a look at some amazing features and benefits of using this utility.

  • Backup Zimbra emails with attachments directly.
  • Export emails from one or multiple Zimbra email accounts at once.
  • Save all default Zimbra mailbox folders and sub-folders like Inbox, Sent, etc.
  • Also, extract email addresses from Zimbra to Excel CSV.
  • Import Zimbra TGZ to Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, Office 365, etc.
  • Multiple filter options to backup selected Zimbra Mail data.
  • Backup unlimited Zimbra accounts one by one locally.
  • Offers different file naming options to save resultant data.

Final Words

This blog is now coming to an end. We have explained the two simplest and easiest solutions to download emails from Zimbra Mail. We’ve tried to make the steps of this backup and download process as easy as possible. You are free to choose any of these methods that suits best your needs.