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PCVITA Mac Yahoo Backup software for Yahoo Mail accounts
Yahoo Mail Backup for Mac Tool
PCVITA Mac Yahoo Backup saves Yahoo Mail emails with attachments to your Mac in PST, EML, MBOX, MSG, HTML, EMLX, MHT, CSV, TXT or PDF format. Personal and Small Business Yahoo accounts both work on macOS 10.8 to 12.0. Filter by date, select the folders you need, name files your way and skip emails you saved before. Free demo saves 100 emails.
- Input
- Yahoo Mail accounts for individuals and Small Business, every folder
- Output
- PST, EML, MBOX, MSG, HTML, EMLX, MHT, CSV, TXT or PDF
- Keeps
- Attachments in the original format and the folder structure
- Controls
- Date filter, folder filter, Incremental Backup, Pause and Resume
Delete After Download frees Yahoo storage once the backup completes. Every email lands in a CSV report. See all features. Backing up Gmail on your Mac? Open Mac Gmail Backup Tool. Moving mail to Google instead? Open Yahoo to Gmail Migration.
How Yahoo Backup for Mac Saves Your Mailbox
Your Yahoo Mail folders go in on one side. Local files in the format you select come out on the other, with attachments kept.
Yahoo Mail Account
Personal or Small Business
- Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, Drafts and custom folders
- Emails with their attachments
- App password for accounts with 2 step login
Mac Yahoo Backup Software
Works on your Mac
- Date filter and folder filter
- Incremental Backup for new mail only
- Pause and Resume controls
Local Backup Files
Ten formats, from PST to PDF
- Original folder structure on request
- Attachments in the original format
- CSV report once the job ends
- 1Sign inEnter your Yahoo email address and password.
- 2FilterSelect the format, then set dates, folders and names.
- 3SaveStart the backup and open the files in your folder.
Backup Yahoo Mail on Your Mac in 6 Steps
Six screens, from the first click to the final files. Select a step to view its screen or open the walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Open the App on Your Mac
Install PCVITA Mac Yahoo Backup, open Finder, go to Applications and start the app.
Step 2. Sign In to Yahoo Mail
Enter your Yahoo email address and password, then press Login. Use a Yahoo app password if 2 step verification is on.
Step 3. Select the Output Format
Select the format from the list. Choose PST for Outlook, EML or EMLX for single email files and MBOX for Apple Mail.
Step 4. Set Filters and Naming
Press Advance Settings. Select a From and To date under Date Filter and a Naming Convention like Date + Subject or From + Subject. Press Save.
Step 5. Set the Destination Folder
Press Change to select the destination folder. Use New Folder to create one, then press Start Backup.
Step 6. Follow the Progress
Use Pause and Resume while the backup moves. When it ends, press the completion button and open the files in your destination folder.
Free demo, no licence needed to backup 100 Yahoo emails.
Mac Yahoo Backup Software Features
What Mac Yahoo Backup does with your Yahoo Mail data, grouped by task.
Saves Yahoo Mail in Ten File Formats
Select the format your next app opens. Outlook takes PST. Apple Mail takes MBOX and EMLX. EML and MSG give you single email files.
PST, EML, MBOX and MSG Files
Save Yahoo emails as one PST file for Outlook, as MBOX for Apple Mail or as single EML and MSG files.
Browser, Apple Mail and Spreadsheet Formats
EMLX opens in Apple Mail, HTML and MHT open in a browser and CSV opens in a spreadsheet.
PDF With Page Layout Settings
Set page layout, margins, paper orientation and Bates numbers. Attachment options save files in the original format.
Attachments and Folder Structure
Attachments stay in the original file format. An option keeps the Yahoo folder structure on your Mac.
Personal and Small Business Accounts
Mac Yahoo Backup reads Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, Drafts and custom folders of both account types.
Filters Yahoo Emails Before You Save Them
Backup the folders and dates you need and skip the rest.
Date Filter
Set a From and To date and save emails from that period only.
Include Folder
Select the folders to save. Other folders stay out, so you can backup the Inbox alone.
Naming Convention
Name EML, EMLX and MSG files by subject, date and subject, sender and subject or auto increment.
Split PST Option
Divide a large PST file into smaller parts and set the part size in GB or MB.
Keeps Backups Fresh and Yahoo Storage Free
Save everything once, then add only new mail. Free Yahoo space after the backup completes.
Incremental Backup
After your first backup, later sessions save only emails that arrived since then. Emails exported before are skipped.
Delete After Download
Removes emails from your Yahoo mailbox after the backup completes. Check the backup files first, because deleted mail leaves the Yahoo server.
No Outlook Needed for PST
Mac Yahoo Backup creates PST files without Outlook on your Mac.
Credentials Stay on Your Mac
PCVITA stores no credential in an outside database. The remember credential option keeps it on your own system.
Controls the Job and Reports the Result
Pause when your connection drops and open a CSV report when the backup ends.
Pause, Resume and Stop
Pause at any point and resume later. Stop ends the job for good and cannot be undone.
CSV Backup Report
Report lists source path, folder path, mail count, fail count and status, plus subject and size.
Ten Interface Languages
Switch the app to French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Dutch or Indonesian.
Final Files in Your Folder
Backup files wait in the destination folder you set, ready to open or import.
See these options on your own Yahoo account. Free demo saves the first 100 emails.
Why Mac Mail Export Falls Short for a Yahoo Backup
Four points from Yahoo Help and Apple Support, matched with what PCVITA does instead.
- 1
Outside Apps Need an App Password
Yahoo Help says third party email apps sign in with a generated app password. Create one on the Yahoo Account Security page and enter it in Mac Yahoo Backup when a password error shows or you use 2 step verification.
- 2
Export Mailbox Saves MBOX Only
Apple Support lists one output for Mail on Mac, an mbox package from Mailbox, then Export Mailbox. PCVITA saves ten formats, from PST for Outlook to PDF for records.
- 3
Import Needs Apple Mail or MBOX Files
Mail on Mac imports through File, then Import Mailboxes, from Apple Mail or files in mbox format. Save Yahoo emails as MBOX with PCVITA and import them there.
- 4
Imported Mail Lands in One Mailbox
Mail on Mac places imported messages in a new mailbox named Import. PCVITA offers an option to keep the original folder structure in your backup files.
Prepare Before Using Mac Yahoo Backup
Seven checks before your first Yahoo Mail backup. Tick them off, then open the app.
- Install Java JDK and JRE 8 on your Mac. Mac Yahoo Backup needs both before it starts.
- Check your macOS version against the 10.8 to 12.0 list, with 100 MB free disk space and 4 GB RAM recommended.
- Create a Yahoo app password or switch off 2 step verification before the backup. Yahoo explains the steps in Generate and manage app passwords.
- Check your internet connection because a large mailbox needs enough bandwidth for a smooth backup.
- Select a destination folder with enough free space for the formats and attachments you save.
- Decide on Delete After Download and leave it off until you open your first backup and confirm the emails are there.
- Test the free demo on your account first. Download the Mac Yahoo Backup demo and save 100 emails in any format.
System needs match the Specifications table below. The app password line follows the Yahoo page linked in the Sources.
Yahoo Backup for Mac Pricing
Free demo first, then one licence. Both editions share every option, only the email count differs.
Demo Edition
Free
Backup 100 Yahoo emails in any format
- Email limit100 emails
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 89.2 MB, macOS
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Save every email of your Yahoo account
- Email limitNone
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryEmail after payment
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions The demo and the full edition share every option, only the email count differs
- Both Yahoo Account Types
- Ten File Formats Including PST and PDF
- Date Filter and Include Folder
- Incremental Backup
- Delete After Download
- Pause, Resume and Stop
- PDF Page Layout and Bates Number
- CSV Backup Report
Mac Yahoo Backup Specifications
Version, macOS needs and backup options in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 89.2 MB |
| macOS versions | Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks), 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra), 10.14 (Mojave), 10.15 (Catalina), 11.0 (Big Sur) and 12.0 (Monterey) |
| Prerequisite | Java JDK and JRE 8 installed on the Mac |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 100 emails from a Yahoo account in any supported format |
| Delivery | Download link and activation key arrive by email after payment |
| Source | Yahoo Mail accounts, personal or Small Business |
|---|---|
| Folders | Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, Drafts and custom folders, with Include Folder to limit the job |
| Output formats | PST, EML, MSG, MBOX, HTML, EMLX, MHT, CSV, TXT and PDF, with Print in the format list |
| Filters | Date Filter with From and To dates, Include Folder and Incremental Backup |
| File names | Naming Convention for EML, EMLX and MSG files |
| Job controls | Pause, Resume, Stop and Delete After Download |
| Report | CSV file with source path, folder path, mail count, fail count, status, subject and size |
| App languages | French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Dutch and Indonesian |
| Sign in | Yahoo email address with a password or with an app password for 2 step accounts |
Mac Yahoo Backup vs Mail on Mac Export
Apple’s built in mailbox export next to PCVITA tool, so you can decide which route fits your Yahoo account.
| Point | Mail on Mac Export | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Add the Yahoo account to Mail first | Sign in with Yahoo credentials inside the app |
| Sign in | Yahoo app password for third party apps, as Yahoo Help states | Same app password for accounts with 2 step login |
| Output | mbox package only | Ten formats from PST to PDF |
| Date range | No date filter in the export steps | Date Filter with From and To dates |
| Folders | Select mailboxes, then export | Include Folder option |
| New mail only | No incremental option in the steps | Incremental Backup skips emails already saved |
| Report | No report in the steps | CSV report with counts and status |
| Price | Included with macOS | Free demo, full edition $49 |
Mail on Mac facts come from Import or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac (Apple Support). Yahoo sign in facts come from Generate and manage app passwords (Yahoo Help). Feature and specification facts come from the sections above.
Yahoo App Password Check for Login Errors
- Open the Yahoo Account Security page and sign in, then go to External connections to create an app password.
- Name the app, generate the password and enter it in the third party app, then select Done.
- Enter the app password in Mac Yahoo Backup instead of your normal Yahoo password when a login error shows.
- Use a browser you have signed in to Yahoo with for several days and skip Incognito mode, as Yahoo advises.
- App passwords stay active after you change your main password. Delete one on the same page to revoke it.
Open the Software Guide for the sign in screen and the full backup steps.
Sources for Yahoo Mail Backup Facts Official pages behind the sign in and export points on this page
- Yahoo HelpGenerate and manage app passwords
- Apple SupportImport or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac
Mac Yahoo Backup FAQs
Answers to the questions Mac users ask before and during a Yahoo Mail backup, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the tool behaves during the backup
How does Mac Yahoo Backup work?
Six steps backup Yahoo Mail on your Mac.
- Step 1. Open Mac Yahoo Backup from Applications.
- Step 2. Enter your Yahoo credentials and press Login.
- Step 3. Choose the output format.
- Step 4. Press Advance Settings and set the date filter and naming.
- Step 5. Press Change to select the destination and press Start Backup.
- Step 6. Follow the progress and open the files in your destination folder.
Why does Mac Mail say unable to verify account name or password for Yahoo?
Yahoo asks third party apps for an app password. Create one on the Yahoo Account Security page under External connections and enter it instead of your normal password. Mac Yahoo Backup signs in the same way for 2 step accounts.
Can I backup only the Yahoo Inbox folder?
Yes. The Include Folder option saves emails from the folders you select and skips the rest. Add a date filter to narrow the Inbox further.
Can I backup only new Yahoo emails after the first backup?
Yes. Incremental Backup skips emails you exported before and saves only the ones that arrived since. Keep the same destination folder for later sessions.
How do I open my Yahoo backup in Apple Mail?
Save the backup as MBOX, then import it. Open Mail on your Mac, choose File, then Import Mailboxes, select Files in mbox format and press Continue. Imported messages appear in a new mailbox called Import.
What happens when I switch on Delete After Download?
It removes emails from your Yahoo mailbox once the backup completes. The option frees Yahoo storage. Open your backup files and confirm the emails are there before you switch it on.
Demo and Price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of Mac Yahoo Backup do?
It saves 100 emails. Demo edition signs in to your Yahoo account and saves 100 emails in PST, EML, EMLX, MBOX, CSV, MHT, PDF, TXT, HTML or MSG format, so you test the output before you buy.
How much is the full edition of Mac Yahoo Backup?
$49. Full edition lifts the 100 email cap. Payment brings a download link and an activation key by email, with a 30 day money back guarantee behind it.
Is there a limit on the number of files in the full edition?
No. Full edition sets no limit on the number of files, so you backup many Yahoo emails in different formats. Demo edition stops at 100 emails.
Compatibility and Exports macOS versions, Yahoo accounts, Outlook and file formats
Which macOS versions does Mac Yahoo Backup support?
Mac OS X 10.8 to macOS 12.0. The list covers Mountain Lion, Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey.
What does my Mac need besides macOS?
Java JDK and JRE 8. Mac Yahoo Backup also needs 100 MB free disk space and an Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor. Keep 4 GB RAM for smooth work and a steady internet connection for the backup.
Do I need Outlook to save Yahoo Mail as a PST file?
No. PCVITA creates the PST file on your Mac without Outlook or any other application.
Which Yahoo accounts does the tool support?
Personal and Small Business accounts. Sign in with the Yahoo email address and password. Use an app password if you use 2 step verification.
How do I export Yahoo Mail to Outlook?
Save the emails as PST, then import the file in Outlook. Select PST in Mac Yahoo Backup and finish the backup. In Outlook on Windows choose File, then Open & Export, then Import/Export and select the PST file.
Can I import a PST file into Yahoo Mail with PCVITA?
No. PCVITA saves Yahoo Mail to files on your Mac and does not upload mail to Yahoo. Use Outlook or Apple Mail to open the saved PST or MBOX files.
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Mac Yahoo Backup Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what verified buyers wrote after their Yahoo backup.
The best part of the PCVITA Mac Yahoo Backup is that it allows me to take backup of the selective folder in the native format in just a few numbers of clicks. So, I am extremely thankful to the developers for creating such a brilliant application. Thanks a lot!!
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I wanted to backup selective Yahoo Mail emails but I was not able to find an error-free and trustworthy solution. Then, one of my friends suggested me this Yahoo Backup tool. This is just a versatile and feature-rich tool. This utility helped to backup selective emails from Yahoo emails on my system. I was very happy and relaxed also as there was no data loss or security breach issue while working with the tool.
I am impressed with the functionalities and performance of this Yahoo Backup software. The user who wants to protect Yahoo Mail emails from getting lost can create a backup of emails via the software. The software is associated with a wide range of features such as date filter, selective backup, user-friendly interface, set bandwidth, multiple language support, etc. The user can work with the software without any hassle and backup Yahoo emails into the desired file format.
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Key Takeaways on Mac Yahoo Mail Backup
The short version of this page.
- Formats. Mac Yahoo Backup saves Yahoo emails with attachments in ten file types, PST and PDF included.
- Filters. Date Filter, Include Folder and Naming Convention save only the mail you need, with Split PST for large files.
- Updates. Incremental Backup adds new mail only. Delete After Download frees Yahoo storage once the backup completes.
- Sign in. Yahoo asks third party apps for an app password, so create one before the first backup.
- Demo and price. Free demo saves 100 emails and full edition costs $49 and carries a money back guarantee.
Try Yahoo Mail Backup for Mac With the Free Demo
Download the free demo, sign in to your Yahoo account and save 100 emails before you buy the full edition.
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