How to Export Webmail Emails to PST File?

Summary: Webmail does not provide a direct PST export option. You have two ways to export webmail emails to PST: Add the Webmail account to Outlook desktop by IMAP, wait for the emails to sync and then File >> Open & Export >> Import/Export >> Export to a File >> Outlook Data File (.pst). If you want an immediate solution to export Webmail to PST then download this program.

Webmail lets users check their emails online without needing a desktop email app. While storing emails in the cloud makes them easy to access, it’s not always safe. If your account gets hacked or compromised, you could lose access to your emails. To prevent this and recover permanently deleted emails from Webmail, a good solution is to export emails from Webmail to PST file, which works with Microsoft Outlook.

Thus, we have drafted this blog post to show you how to convert Webmail email to PST file. Here, we’ll share both manual and automated solutions to accomplish this task.

Which Method Should You Choose to Export Webmail to PST?

The right method depends on your mailbox size, whether Outlook is installed on your system or not and how directly you want to create the PST file.

If you already have classic Outlook installed and only need to download a small or moderate mailbox, the IMAP method can be sufficient. If you want a direct solution without Outlook, especially for a large mailbox or selective export, the professional Webmail to PST Converter is a more suitable option.

Method 1. Convert Webmail to Outlook PST Manually

If you classic Outlook is installed on your system, then you can export Webmail to PST file without any third party app. In this method, first, you need to add your Webmail account with Outlook via IMAP and then save emails into .pst file. This method is free, but it has multiple steps and take lot of time if you have multiple emails in your mailbox.

Step 1. Launch the Classic Outlook email client on your system.

Step 2. Go to File >> Add Account.

Step 3. Set up your Webmail account with Outlook.

Step 4. Wait some time for Webmail emails to sync with Outlook.

Step 5. After configuration, click the File tab.

Step 6. Click on Open & Export >> Import/Export.

Step 7. Choose Export to a File and click Next.

Step 8. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and press Next.

Step 9. Next, choose Webmail mailbox folders to export.

Step 10. Choose the destination location and click the Finish button.

Done! This is how you can export Webmail mailbox to PST format.

Note: This method does not work if import export greyed out in Outlook. Also, it does not allow you to choose specific emails for selective conversion. It does not work with New Outlook.

Method 2. Export Webmail Emails to PST Automatically

To overcome all the limitations of manual method, download and install the Advik Email Backup Wizard on your Windows/Mac system. This tool allows you to export all emails from Webmail to PST format with complete mailbox folders. You can also save selected emails as based on date range, to, from, subject, etc.  Also, it’s easy to export multiple Webmail accounts into PST file without much effort. Simply log in to your Webmail account within the software, select the email folders you want to convert, choose PST as the output format, and click Start Backup. Moreover, the software will quickly convert Webmail emails to PST while preserving folder structure, attachments, and metadata.

Click on the FREE download button and check how it works.

Steps to Export Webmail to PST Without Outlook

Step 1. Run the software and choose Webmail as the email source.

Step 2. Enter your Webmail account login credentials to sign in.

Step 3. Choose your desired email folders to export.

Step 4. Select PST as a saving option from the list.

Step 5. Apply Email Filters if required. (Optional)

Step 6. Choose destination location and click the Backup button to start the process.

After finishing the process, the software will pop up a complete log report and the .pst file.

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How to Verify the PST File After Export?

Before deleting the original Webmail data or relying on the PST as a backup, verify the exported file.

Check the following:

• PST file opens correctly in Outlook
• Inbox contains the expected emails
• Sent and custom folders are present
• Attachments open correctly
• Email dates and sender information are intact
• Folder hierarchy is preserved
• Random emails from different folders can be opened successfully
• The number of exported emails is reasonably consistent with the source mailbox

Conclusion

Now you can see that exporting Webmail to PST isn’t as difficult as it seems. In this blog, we shared two simple methods to export Webmail emails to PST with all mailbox data. You can choose any method that best fits your needs. However, if you want a direct solution then you can use the above-suggested tool.