Safe and Reliable Yahoo mail backup tool free that allows users to backup Yahoo mailbox data and save locally in accessible file formats
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| Email Messages | Copy Yahoo Mailbox emails from Inbox, Drafts, Spam, Sent, Trash and Other User Defined Folder(s). |
| E-Mail Attachments | Move Yahoo emails along with attachment files. |
| Email Attributes | Maintain email attributes such as To, BCC, CC, Formatting Inline Images, and Signatures. |
| Email Folder Hierarchy | Preserves the folder structure even after the backup process. |
| Emails Date Range Filter | Allows the user to copy Yahoo Mail emails according to a particular date range. |
| Retention Period of Backup | Lifetime |
| Export Data As |
Yahoo Downloader copies email data into various Email clients' supported file formats, such as:
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SysTools Yahoo backup software doesn’t store any account credentials or any personal details locally or on servers. All authentication details are only used during the process to get a secure connection with Yahoo Mail, and once the process is done, they are discarded.
The Yahoo Backup Tool permits the user to backup Yahoo emails along with attachments. The user can copy Yahoo Mail messages into different file formats in a hassle-free way. One can easily transfer emails from Yahoo to multiple desktop email client applications. Additionally, the Yahoo Downloader also maintains the attributes associated with the emails even after the backup process.
This Yahoo Backup Wizard is integrated with amazing functionalities. One such functionality is the Delete After Download option. This option offers the user the ability to remove emails from the Yahoo Mail account once the backup for the Yahoo Mail folders or items is complete. The user can opt for this option to back up Yahoo mail folders and empty the account space after they are successfully saved. This option prevents the mail account from reaching/exceeding the quota allowed to store data.
Backup Selective Email Folder
Instead of taking a backup of Yahoo Mail, Windows Live Mail File, or Mac Mail files,
you can also select the folder that you want to save. To deal with such a situation, the Yahoo Backup Tool (Mac & Windows) offers an option to copy emails with attachments from a selective Yahoo Mail folder. You can check or uncheck the folders as per your requirement, and only the selected folders will be created at the destination, having all the emails in them.
Keep Yahoo Emails Formatting Intact
While saving Yahoo emails, the Yahoo Email Backup Wizard keeps the original formatting of the emails unchanged. Also, all the MetaData like To, Cc, Bcc, sender's email, and the recipient's email remain intact after the Yahoo backup is complete. In addition, the Yahoo Downloader will keep attachments embedded within the email.
While taking Altaba backup or taking data online, the Pause & Resume option plays a significant role. Yahoo Backup Software allows you to pause the copy process at any point in time and resume it later. This will help to save your time and finish the export procedure as per your requirement, too.
Resume Abrupt Backup Process
If the Yahoo email backup process gets interrupted and the application is closed abruptly, the backup history will be maintained by the tool. The user can re-initiate the Yahoo backup process by navigating to the Recent History section (Home). The Yahoo Backup Tool will resume from the position (progress state) where it got interrupted.
Multiple Yahoo Account Backup ![]()
Use the SysTools Yahoo Mail Backup tool free to take a backup of Yahoo Mail from single or multiple Yahoo user accounts. Only one account will be processed at a time. Users can back up their data from Yahoo personal / Business mail, Rocketmail, and Oddpost mail accounts. It also supports sign-in users with various Yahoo domains like @yahoo.co.uk.
Incremental Backup Option ![]()
SysTools Yahoo IMAP Downloader has added a new feature called the Incremental Backup Option to provide a better email backup experience. This option allows the user to skip the previously backed-up emails from the Yahoo account on the premise system. The incremental backup option enhances the backup experience of Yahoo Mail.
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Yahoo Email Backup Software has the capability to maintain the folder structure of the email folders. The folders preview the same folder list and keep the hierarchy of subfolders intact as in the Yahoo Mail account. The emails within the folders retain the email status even after the Yahoo Mail message is at the local end.
Display Real-Time Progress
Once the Yahoo backup process is initiated, you can view the ongoing real-time process to backup Yahoo emails on Windows or Mac OS. Yahoo Downloader will show you the name of the folder being extracted in real-time, the name of the item being converted and its count, the rate of conversion of the item per minute in a graph, and the destination path where the Altaba / Yahoo email account backup is getting saved.
Multiple Language Support
The Yahoo Mail Backup tool free supports multiple languages. You can select your preferred language during the installation of the application. It is possible to change the language from English (default language) to French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, and Indonesian. Once you select this language preference, you will be able to change it once you restart the program.
Maintain Read/Unread Status
While backing up the emails from the Yahoo Mail account, the SysTools Yahoo Mail Backup tool free will keep the read and unread status of emails unchanged. It means the emails that are unread will remain in unread form, and read mail will appear in the read form even after the conversion into one of the various file formats available. You can freely download the demo version of Yahoo Backup Wizard for testing purposes for free.
Email Date Filter Option
The user can backup Yahoo Mail emails according to a particular date range. The user just needs to select particular dates in the From and To calendar fields, respectively and backup Yahoo emails within the range. With this Date Filter facility, it becomes seamless for the user to move emails according to a specific date range.
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The Yahoo Downloader is efficient enough to create a healthy file that can be accessed on Microsoft
. The email folders of Altaba / Yahoo can be accessed via all the versions of
like 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007. A user can view all the folders and attachments of Yahoo as they are in MS
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With SysTools Yahoo Backup Software, the user can backup Yahoo emails in just a few clicks. The output generated after the backup of Yahoo mail folders can be shared and used, however. Even the backed-up Yahoo data can further be copied to a computer, flash/pen drive / external hard drive, shared through email or even printed, if required, without any inconvenience.
Provides Naming Convention
Yahoo Email Backup Software provides a naming convention feature for various file formats, allowing users to save their Yahoo emails using distinct names. These naming options are Subject+Date, Subject, From+Subject+Date, Date+Subject, Date+From+Subject, and many others.
Compatible with All Windows Versions
SysTools Yahoo Email Downloader is compatible with all versions of the Windows Operating system, such as Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Server 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008. Additionally, the Yahoo backup utility also supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the Windows Operating System. For
data file backup, MS
installation is not necessary on the premise system for the
data format.
Free Download Yahoo Backup Tool Demo Version on Windows OS
(Windows OS)
| Name: | SysTools Yahoo Backup Tool |
| Version: | 6.1 |
| Size: | 34.05 MB |
| MD5: | d51e261d77338f2aebf943838e8d0791 |
| Free Version: | Download Now |
(Mac OS)
| SysTools Mac Yahoo Backup Tool |
| 5.1 |
| 168 MB |
| 6aec0e60975bdabb67a0df3c934a5c03 |
| Download for Mac |
Trial Limitations: |
(Windows) The Demo version of SysTools Yahoo Downloader takes the backup of emails from Yahoo mail to different file formats within a limit of 100 emails. |
(Mac) Demo Version of SysTools Mac Yahoo Downloader will take backup of 100 emails from Yahoo account into multiple file formats |
| (Windows) | (Mac) | |
| Hard Disk Space: | 100 MB of free hard disk space required | 100 MB of free hard disk space required |
| RAM: | 4 GB of RAM (4 GB is recommended) | 4 GB of RAM (4 GB is recommended) |
| Processor: | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz 2.39GHz | Mac Computer with Intel Processor Mac Computer with Apple Silicon (Apple M1) |
Platforms: |
(Windows) Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8, 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) & Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 Compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 (32/64 bit) |
(Mac) MacOS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), MacOS X 10.9(Mavericks), MacOS X 10.10 (Yosemite), MacOS X 10.11 (El Capitan), MacOS X 10.12 (Sierra), MacOS X 10.13 (High Sierra), MacOS X 10.14 (Mojave), MacOS X 10.15 (Catalina), MacOS X 11.0 (Big Sur), MacOS X 12.0 (Monterey), MacOS X 13.0 (Ventura), MacOS X 14.0 (Sonoma) |
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Get an Overview of Yahoo Downloader Features – DEMO and Licensed Version
| Features | Demo Version | License Version |
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| Add Yahoo Mail Account | ||
| Yahoo Backup for Single & Multi User Accounts | ||
| Choose Preferred Formats to Backup Yahoo Mail | ||
| Yahoo Backup Tool Available in Eleven Languages | ||
| Take Backup of Yahoo Emails with Attachments | ||
| Pause & Resume and Date Filter Option | ||
| Maintain Folder Hierarchy | ||
| Copy Yahoo Backup in Desired Location | ||
| Supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) & Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 | ||
| Incremental Backup Facility | Not Available | |
| Backup Yahoo Mail into EML, MSG, PDF, PST, MBOX Format | Backup First 100 Emails | |
| Cost | FREE | Starting at $49 |
Yahoo Mail Outage
A situation when Yahoo Mail Web service goes down. This may even lead to data loss. So to be on the safe side, backup and copy your emails before they get lost. Also, perform Yahoo backup at regular intervals.
Attachment Download Issue
Copy Yahoo attachments and view them without any problem. Backup all attachments in Yahoo mail along with emails in your premise system via Yahoo Backup Tool.
Yahoo Mail Receive Issues
Deal Yahoo Mail Receive issues by switching Yahoo Mail to Gmail / MS email client and other efficient email clients. Before migration, backup Yahoo Mail emails locally on the premise system and eliminate data loss situations with the Yahoo Backup wizard.
Login Issue
The occurrence of Login Issues makes it nearly impossible for the user to access Yahoo Mail. Thus, to access data and work, backup Yahoo emails locally in the desired format by using the SysTools Yahoo Downloader.
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How Do I Backup Yahoo Mail to My Computer? |
Steps to Backup Yahoo Emails to Computer
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Is it possible to perform Yahoo Mail Backup with this tool? |
Yes, it is possible with this Yahoo Mail Backup software. It supports to keep the copy of the Yahoo account without considering its user interface such as Yahoo standard mail, Yahoo classic mail, Ymail basic mail, etc. |
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How much time does the Yahoo Downloader takes to backup 15K Yahoo emails locally? |
The speed of backing up Yahoo emails entirely depends upon your internet bandwidth. |
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Can I perform bulk Yahoo accounts Mail backup at a time? |
No, currently the Yahoo backup software supports only single user account backup at a time. To backup batch account kindly email us at [email protected]. |
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Recently I came across the news that Verizon Communications Inc has recently taken over Yahoo, I am looking for a solution that would help me to backup Yahoo email in bulk. Will this application allow me to create multiple folders like Junk, Inbox, Archive, Sent and Draft email folders? |
Yes, our Yahoo email backup tool provides an option to move bulk email items & folders to your local drive. |
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Is SysTools Yahoo Backup Software operable on a Windows 11, and 10 laptop? |
Yes, the SysTools Yahoo Backup Tool is compatible with all Windows OS including Win OS 11, 10. You can install the tool on any machine having Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 version installed. |
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Can I take backup from at&t account with the Yahoo Backup Software? |
Yes, you can simply take backup of at&t mail account and its other accounts (@sbcglobal.net @bellsouth.net, @prodigy.net, @ameritech.net, @currently.com, @flash.net, @nvbell.net, @pacbell.net, @snet.net, @swbell.net, @wans.net). |
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As Verizon Communications Inc has acquired Yahoo, I need to backup my Yahoo emails locally. Do I need to install any other software apart from SysTools Yahoo Downloader? |
No, there is no tool requirement to install any further application to backup Yahoo Mail emails. |
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Is it possible for the SysTools Yahoo Backup Tool to work as a Yahoo Email Downloader? |
Yes, the tool is designed in a way to function as a Yahoo Email downloader which helps users to download complete Yahoo mail data |
Yes, it is 100% guaranteed that our Yahoo email backup software will not save the credentials anywhere in our database. However, if you enable the "Remember Credentials" option, then only our Yahoo downloader will save your account details so that you may avoid repetitive logging function. The credentials & data will be limited to your machine only.
Yes, Altaba/ Yahoo backup tool can also copy Ymail rocketmail emails easily, because it is acquired by Yahoo! Mail and it provides the option to access these emails from Yahoo Mail itself.