How to Export or Back Up Emails from Airmail

Problem

You want to export, save, or back up individual emails or entire mailboxes from Airmail.

Solution

Exporting Individual Emails

On macOS

1. Select the email you want to export
2. Go to File → Export as EML (or drag the email to your Desktop/Finder)
3. The email will be saved as an .eml file

Save as PDF

1. Open the email
2. Go to File → Print (or Cmd+P)
3. In the print dialog, click PDF → Save as PDF

Backing Up All Emails

Since Airmail is an IMAP client, your emails are stored on your email provider's server. The best backup strategies are:

• Google Takeout (for Gmail): Download all your email data at takeout.google.com
• Outlook Export: Use Outlook web or desktop to export as PST
• IMAP backup tools: Use dedicated backup software that connects to your IMAP server

Important Notes

• Airmail itself does not have a bulk export feature
• Your emails live on the server, not just in Airmail
• Deleting Airmail does not delete your emails
• For local folders (On My Mac), those emails ARE only on your computer — back up your Mac regularly with Time Machine