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PCVITA software to backup Yahoo Mail folders on Windows
Backup Yahoo Mail Tool
PCVITA Yahoo Backup Tool backs up Yahoo Mail folders with attachments to your Windows PC. Save Yahoo emails as PST, EML, MSG, MBOX or PDF files, filter by date and folder, skip emails you saved before and delete them from Yahoo after the download. Personal and Small Business accounts work. So do att.net, sbcglobal.net and bellsouth.net mailboxes. Demo edition backs up 100 emails at no cost.
- Input
- Yahoo Mail folders of one or more accounts
- Output
- PST, EML, MSG, MBOX or PDF files on your PC
- Keeps
- Attachments, folder structure and mail status
- Controls
- Date filter, folder filter, Incremental Backup, Pause and Resume
Clear Yahoo space with Delete After Download after your files are safe. See all features. Backing up on a Mac? Open Yahoo Backup for Mac. Saving Gmail instead? Open Gmail Backup Tool.
How Yahoo Mail Folders Become Files on Your PC
Your Yahoo mailbox goes in after one login. Files in the format you select come out in the folder you choose, 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 2 step accounts
PCVITA Yahoo Backup Tool
Works on your Windows machine
- Folder filter and date filter
- Incremental Backup for new mail
- Live progress with Pause and Resume
Backup Files on Your Drive
Five formats, from PST to PDF
- Folder structure kept as in Yahoo
- Unread emails stay unread
- Saved to a PC, hard drive or USB
- 1LoginSign in with your Yahoo login details.
- 2SelectChoose the format, the folder and the filters.
- 3StartWatch the progress and open your files.
Backup Yahoo Mail Folders in 6 Steps
Six screens from the first click to your finished files. Select a step to see its screen or open the full walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Open Yahoo Backup on Windows
Install PCVITA Yahoo Backup on Windows. Go to Start, then All Programs and open Yahoo Backup.
Step 2. Sign in to Yahoo Mail
Enter your Yahoo Mail email address and password and click Login. Accounts on att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net and prodigy.net sign in the same way. Click the Activate tab to enter your licence.
Step 3. Select the Export Format
Choose the file format for your backup from EML, PST, MSG, MBOX and PDF.
Step 4. Set the Destination Folder
Select the radio button of your format. Click Browse, select the destination folder and click OK. EML and MSG backups also offer a naming convention.
Step 5. Apply Filters and Options
Switch on Delete After Download or Incremental Backup when you need them. Click Apply filters to select folders and set a date range.
Step 6. Start the Backup
Click Start and follow the progress on screen. When the completion message shows, click OK and open your backup files in the destination folder.
Free demo, no licence needed to save your first 100 Yahoo emails.
Yahoo Email Backup Software Features
What PCVITA does with your Yahoo Mail data, grouped by task.
Saves Yahoo Mail in Five File Formats
Select the format your next app opens. Outlook takes PST and Thunderbird opens EML.
PST for Outlook
Yahoo Backup Tool creates a healthy PST file that Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 open with attachments. Outlook does not need to be installed.
EML for Windows Live Mail and Thunderbird
Import the EML files into Windows Live Mail or open them in Thunderbird to view your Yahoo emails.
MSG and MBOX Files
MSG saves emails as single Outlook message files. MBOX saves them in the format many email clients import.
PDF Files With Attachments
Save Yahoo emails as PDF for records. Attachments download to disk next to the PDF files.
Original Look and Properties
Formatting, inline images and the To, Cc, Bcc and sender details stay as they were in Yahoo.
Filters Folders and Dates Before the Backup
Save the mail you need and leave the rest in Yahoo.
Select Folders
Tick the folders to save and skip the others. Backup the Inbox alone or add Sent Items, Drafts and custom folders.
Date Filter
Set a From and To date to save only the emails from that period.
Naming Convention
Name EML and MSG files with a pattern of your choice so you find single emails faster.
Single or Multiple Accounts
Save the folders of one Yahoo account or move on to the next account in the same tool.
Every Yahoo Domain
Sign in with Yahoo mail, yahoo.co.uk, Rocketmail, Oddpost, att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net or prodigy.net accounts.
Repeats Backups and Frees Yahoo Storage
Save everything once, add only new mail later and clear space in your Yahoo account.
Incremental Backup
Later sessions save only the items you did not download before. Use the same machine for every session. Full edition only.
Delete After Download
Removes the downloaded emails from the Yahoo server. Check your files first because a confirmation popup appears before the removal.
Folder Structure Kept
Messages keep their HTML formatting and inline images inside the same folder order as Yahoo.
Mail Status Unchanged
Unread emails stay unread after the backup and opened emails stay marked as opened.
Remember Credentials Option
Tick the option to skip retyping your login. Nothing is saved until you tick it and the logout option closes your session.
Shows Progress and Lets You Pause
Follow the job on screen and continue after a break.
Live Progress
Progress shows the percentage done, a link to the destination folder, the backup rate, the item count and the folder in work.
Pause and Resume
Pause the transfer when your connection is weak and carry on later with Resume.
Recent History
If the backup closes unexpectedly, open the saved history and continue the interrupted job.
Completion Message
A message with an OK button tells you when the backup completes.
PC, Hard Drive or USB
Save the Yahoo emails with attachments to a PC folder, an external hard drive or a USB drive.
Check these options on your Yahoo account. Demo edition saves the first 100 emails.
What Yahoo Requires From a Backup App
Four points from Yahoo Help, matched with the login step in PCVITA software.
- 1
Outside Apps Use an App Password
Yahoo Help describes an app password as a generated code for email apps that do not use the Yahoo sign in page. Enter that code in the PCVITA Login screen when 2 step verification is on.
- 2
Create the Password in Account Security
Sign in to the Yahoo Account Security page, go to External connections and select Create app password. Name the app, select Generate password and copy the one time code.
- 3
Browser History Counts
Yahoo advises a browser you have used to sign in for several days in a row and no Incognito window. Generate the password before your first backup session starts.
- 4
App Passwords Outlive a Password Change
Changing your main Yahoo password does not cancel an app password. Delete the code on the same page to revoke it. PCVITA stores no login unless you tick the remember option.
Prepare Before You Backup Yahoo Mail
Seven checks before your first Yahoo backup. Go through them, then start the tool.
- Prepare a Yahoo app password. Switching off 2 step verification works instead. Find the steps in Generate and manage app passwords.
- Get your Secure Mail Key if your mailbox is on att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net or a similar domain.
- Check Windows and .NET. Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7 needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above, 100 MB free disk space and 4 GB RAM.
- Check your internet connection because the tool downloads mail and attachments straight from Yahoo.
- Choose a destination with free space on a PC drive, an external hard drive or a USB drive.
- Decide on Delete After Download and switch it on only after your first backup opens and shows every email.
- Try the demo on your Yahoo account before you pay. Download the Yahoo Backup Tool demo and save 100 emails in any format.
System lines match the Specifications table below and the app password line follows the Yahoo page in the Sources.
Yahoo Backup Software Pricing
Free demo first, then one licence. Demo edition caps the email count and leaves out Incremental Backup.
Demo Edition
Free
Save 100 Yahoo emails in any format
- Email limit100 emails
- Incremental BackupNot available
- LicenceNot needed
Version 5.1, 34.9 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Save every email of your Yahoo account
- Email limitNone
- Incremental BackupIncluded
- DeliveryElectronic delivery
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in both editions Same login, formats and filters, only the email count and Incremental Backup differ
- Personal and Small Business Accounts
- Single or Multiple Yahoo Accounts
- Five File Formats From PST to PDF
- Folder and Date Filters
- Delete After Download
- Pause and Resume
- Folder Structure and Mail Status Kept
- Windows 10 and Older Versions
Yahoo Backup Tool Specifications
Version, system needs and backup options in one place.
| Version | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| File size | 34.9 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 and 64 bit) and older versions, Windows Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above and an internet connection |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor (x86 or x64), 4 GB RAM, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 100 emails, Incremental Backup not available |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery after payment |
| Source | Yahoo Mail accounts, personal or Small Business, one or many |
|---|---|
| Domains | Yahoo, yahoo.co.uk, Rocketmail, Oddpost, att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net and prodigy.net |
| Folders | Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, Drafts and custom folders, with folder selection |
| Output formats | PST, EML, MSG, MBOX and PDF |
| Filters | Select Folders and a date range filter |
| File names | Naming convention for EML and MSG backups |
| Job controls | Pause, Resume, recent history, Incremental Backup and Delete After Download |
| Sign in | Yahoo email address with a password or an app password, Secure Mail Key for att.net type accounts |
Yahoo Backup Tool vs Email App Setup
Yahoo Help covers settings for email apps. PCVITA tool adds the backup steps, so compare both routes for your mailbox.
| Point | Yahoo Help Email App Setup | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Add the Yahoo account to an email app first | Login screen inside the tool |
| Password | App password in the password field | Same app password for 2 step accounts |
| Server settings | You enter imap.mail.yahoo.com, port 993 and SSL | Email address and password only |
| Output | Depends on the email app you choose | Five file formats from PST to PDF |
| Date and folder filter | Not part of the Yahoo setup steps | Select Folders and From and To dates |
| New mail only | Not part of the Yahoo setup steps | Incremental Backup, full edition |
| Free Yahoo space | Not part of the Yahoo setup steps | Delete After Download with a confirmation popup |
| Price | Yahoo account settings cost nothing | Free demo, full edition $49 |
Yahoo sign in facts come from Generate and manage app passwords (Yahoo Help). IMAP server facts come from IMAP server settings for Yahoo Mail (Yahoo Help). PCVITA facts come from the features and specifications sections above.
Yahoo IMAP Settings Check Before You Blame the Tool
- Yahoo Help lists imap.mail.yahoo.com as the IMAP server for Yahoo Mail.
- IMAP connects on port 993 and SSL is required.
- Your username is your full Yahoo email address.
- Yahoo Help names an app password for the password field of email apps.
- Login errors in any app point to the password first, so create a fresh app password and try again.
Find the Login screen and every backup step in the Software Guide.
Sources for Yahoo Login Facts Yahoo Help pages behind the login points on this page
- Yahoo HelpGenerate and manage app passwords
- Yahoo HelpIMAP server settings for Yahoo Mail
Yahoo Email Backup FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during a Yahoo Mail backup, grouped by topic.
Working and limits How the tool behaves during the backup
How does the Yahoo Backup Tool work?
Six steps backup your Yahoo Mail folders.
- Step 1. Open Yahoo Backup from the Start menu.
- Step 2. Enter your Yahoo login details and click Login.
- Step 3. Choose the output format.
- Step 4. Click Browse and select the destination folder.
- Step 5. Apply the filters and options you need.
- Step 6. Click Start and click OK when the backup completes.
How do I backup Yahoo Mail to a PST file?
Select the PST radio button. Log in with your Yahoo account, choose PST as the format and click Browse to set the destination. Apply filters if you want fewer folders, click Start and import the finished PST file into Outlook.
Which password do I enter for my Yahoo account?
Your app password when 2 step verification is on. Generate it in External connections on the Yahoo Account Security page. Switching off 2 step verification works too. Mailboxes on att.net, sbcglobal.net and bellsouth.net need a Secure Mail Key.
Can I backup only selected Yahoo folders or dates?
Yes. Click Apply filters, select the folders you need and set a From and To date. Only those emails are saved and the rest stay in your account.
Can I skip emails I already saved?
Yes, with Incremental Backup. Later sessions save only the items you did not download earlier. Use the same machine for the backup. Demo edition does not include the option.
What happens to my Yahoo emails after Delete After Download?
It removes the downloaded emails from the Yahoo server. Yahoo Backup Tool shows a confirmation popup before the removal. Delete After Download keeps your Yahoo account under its storage limit, so open your backup files and check them first.
Can I pause the backup when my internet drops?
Yes. Pause the backup and resume it when your connection is back. If the tool closes unexpectedly, open the saved history and continue the interrupted job.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of Yahoo Backup do?
It saves 100 emails. Demo edition logs in to your Yahoo account and backs up 100 emails in any of the five formats, so you test the output before you buy. Incremental Backup is not available in the demo.
How much does the full edition cost?
$49. Full edition removes the 100 email cap and adds Incremental Backup. Your licence arrives electronically after payment and a 30 day money back guarantee covers the purchase.
How long does a Yahoo backup take?
Mailbox size and internet speed set the time. Mail downloads from the Yahoo server, so a large mailbox takes longer. Apply a date filter to shorten a test session.
Compatibility and accounts Windows versions, Outlook, email apps and Yahoo domains
Which file formats can I save Yahoo emails in?
EML, PST, MSG, MBOX and PDF. Every format keeps attachments, formatting and the folder structure.
Which Windows versions does the tool support?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 plus older versions, 32 bit and 64 bit. Windows Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 also work. Your PC needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above, 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space.
Do I need Outlook installed to save Yahoo Mail as PST?
No. Yahoo Backup Tool creates the PST file without Outlook on your PC. Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 open the finished file.
Can I open my Yahoo backup in Thunderbird or Windows Live Mail?
Yes, as EML files. Save the backup in EML format and open the files in Thunderbird or import them into Windows Live Mail.
Does the tool work with AT&T, SBCGlobal and Bellsouth mail?
Yes. Yahoo Backup Tool logs in to att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net and prodigy.net accounts as well as Yahoo, Rocketmail and Oddpost mailboxes. Use a Secure Mail Key for the att.net type accounts.
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Yahoo Backup Tool Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what verified buyers wrote after their Yahoo backup.
Backup Yahoo Mail by PCVITA is such an impressive utility to export Yahoo Mail emails into multiple file formats. Using this software, I have taken the backup of all mailbox folders including Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts etc. It keeps the email formatting intact even after the conversion and allows to extract all email attachments from Yahoo Mail. Thank you whole developer team for designing this handy software to backup Yahoo emails smoothly.
I have used few third-party tools however, never get any option to set the Internet bandwidth and Time slot for Yahoo backup and Throttling. After a deep research, I came across Yahoo Email backup software and glad to see this feature. Apart from this, the backup Yahoo mail messages by PCVITA software is laden with many other useful functionalities to make the Ymail Backup process easier. I would like to recommend this tool to all users out there who want to take the backup of their Yahoo Mail account.
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Key Takeaways on Yahoo Email Backup
The short version of this page.
- Formats. Yahoo Backup Tool saves Yahoo emails with attachments in five file formats.
- Filters. Select Folders and the date filter save only the mail you need.
- Updates. Incremental Backup adds new mail only and Delete After Download frees Yahoo storage.
- Login. Yahoo wants an app password from outside apps. Generate one first, then log in.
- Demo and price. Free demo saves 100 emails and the full edition costs $49 with 30 days money back.
Save Your First 100 Yahoo Emails With the Free Demo
Download the demo, log in to your Yahoo account and backup 100 emails before you buy the full edition.
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