The main feature of every email client is to send and receive emails either with attachments or without. Sometimes, emails are not secure due to low server security. Urls starting with HTTPS have secured connection. Therefore, Yahoo mail is not as secured as compared to Gmail and other mail clients. The Yahoo network can be easily hacked and disabled by intruders. For security purposes, the user must always have a backup of his/her mailboxes in case of emergency. Yahoo email backup software takes backup & export to Outlook PST without any doubt.
Reasons to export Yahoo mail to PST
- tends to store data in system hard disks instead of storing directly on the server. So, data can be accessed from anywhere even when offline.
- Storing data on servers may act as a portal for hackers to intrude in. Users must always keep the backup of mails by opting to export Yahoo mail to PST file.
- The data can be easily shared with other recipients. Storing data in hard disks is a much efficient option for emergencies.
Some Important Features of Yahoo Backup Tool
* Backup Yahoo Emails
The utility helps to store the Yahoo mailbox items into a portable drive or to other mail clients. With this user can use the backup data in case of original data loss.
* Convert Yahoo mail in Different File Extensions
The backup software helps to convert Yahoo mailbox into different file extensions. It allows conversion to file formats like PST, EML, EMLX, MSG, HTML, MBOX, MHT, TXT, PDF, etc.
* Keeps original Data Hierarchy
After conversion, the tool often converts the data into a hierarchical form and makes it more organized.
* Delete after Download
It gives users the option to delete the mails after it is converted. Users can do so by checking the checkbox adjacent to 'Delete After Download'.
*Date-Range filter
The main feature of this tool is the Date-range feature. In manual methods, users have to choose mails one by one for conversion. Whereas Yahoo backup utility allows you to choose mail by entering a date range and then emails from a certain range will appear on the screen. This method makes it easier to choose emails accordingly.
* Compatibility
The backup utility is compatible with all versions of windows that are as follows: 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 12 . Furthermore, it is also compatible with all versions of Yahoo mail application.
Installation of Software
Method 1: Import Yahoo Mailbox to Other Email Clients
Follow the step by step guide to import Yahoo mail to other email clients. This way a user can create backup of the existing Yahoo mailbox at different locations for emergencies. Follow the below-given steps.
- Download and Install the Yahoo Backup Tool and enter the login details to access your Yahoo profile.
Import Yahoo email to other mail clients like Zimbra, Thunderbird, Gmail, etc. by following the below method:
- To save Yahoo mailbox as Gmail, choose Gmail from the drop-down list.
- Select the mails from Yahoo mailbox.
- Users can opt for a date- range filter feature to sort mails.
- If you want to delete emails after downloading, you can check the checkbox adjacent to it.
- Before saving the files, rename them by retyping the name in the 'Naming Convention' field.
- To proceed further, click the Next button.
- Enter your Gmail login credentials and then hit the Login button to access your Gmail account.
- Wait for the migration process to complete.
- After successful completion, click on the Ok button. Now, you can access your Yahoo mailbox in Gmail.
Method 2: Export Yahoo Mail To different File Extensions
Do the step by step process export Yahoo emails to PST file format. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
- Download and Install Yahoo Backup Tool. Enter the login details of your yahoo mail to access your email account.
Export Yahoo mail To PST
- Choose the PST file format and then give the temporary path and destination path. Then, click on the Next button.
- Next, <choose the folders from Yahoo mailbox.
- Sort the folders using a Date-range filter.
- Must rename the folder before saving it.
- Check the checkbox "delete after download" if needed.
- At last, clickthe Next button to continue further.
- Wait for the conversion process to complete.
- Click Ok to exit the software after Yahoo mail successfully exports to the PST file.
Conclusion
We conclude that Yahoo email backup software takes backup & export to Outlook PST by following the above method. We have discussed all the possible reasons why a mail client should be migrated to a PST file. Users must note that they must always have a backup of their important mails in case they need one.