How Export & Import Google Takeout Data to Imap New Account

Deepti Tripathi
4 min readJan 23, 2024

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Every Gmail user is familiar with Google Takeout, the company’s data backup tool. Many individuals take advantage of Google Takeout’s offer to download the data for Gmail users. But this blog will assist you in the procedure if you’re a user who wishes to import Google Takeout Data to Imap New Account.

A Quick Note on Google Takeout?

Google Takeout allows files in the.zip and.tgz file formats for import.

Emails saved in the.Box file format will be selected for download.

Other elements such as calendars in vCard format and contacts in ICS file format will download.

Google Takeout doesn’t provide any tools if you wish to transfer emails from Gmail to local storage and then import Google Takeout to a new account.

The Google Takeout procedure has several restrictions in addition to being quite difficult. Go here to learn about the Google Takeout procedure in its entirety.

How can I add Google Takeout to my newly created account?

Users may import MBOX files (a file format used by Google Takeout for email storage) using one of two methods: either use an expert third-party program or stick with the manual methods. I’ll describe both options here; make sure to read the blog through to the conclusion.

How to manually import MBOX files into Thunderbird for Gmail:

To begin using this approach, you must first set up Thunderbird to work with your Gmail account. You have to drag and drop emails after customizing. To manually import MBOX files into Gmail using Thunderbird, follow the instructions provided below.

To begin with Let’s get the Thunderbird open.
Account Settings is a menu item.
After selecting the Account Action, choose the Add Mail Account option.
Enter the information for the Gmail account you want to export.

This technique can only be used after emails have been uploaded to Thunderbird. Importing data directly from MBOX to Gmail is not possible. You must utilize a third-party, ToolsForge expert tool if you want to do this work quickly and easily.

A methodical approach of integrating Google Takeout into a Gmail account:

Professionals want not to be bogged down by lengthy and laborious manual processes. However, ToolsForge IMAP Backup and Restore Tool provides a more sophisticated method for importing Google Takeout data (MBOX file format) to the new Gmail account. This utility offers a variety of user-friendly features and processing efficiency settings.

The following are some of this tool’s standout characteristics:

The downloading (backup) and uploading (restore) actions are provided by ToolsForge IMAP Backup and Restore Tool inside a single dashboard.

Emails may be saved to PST, MBOX, MSG, EML, HTML, and MHT file formats for user backups. Users may also restore any of these file types to Gmail, including OST files.

This utility is compatible with all IMAP servers, including iCloud, Outlook.com, Yahoo, Yandex, and Zoho mail, in addition to Gmail.

This tool supports the creation and simultaneous execution of several tasks and operates on a job-based processing basis.

Advanced features like incremental export, which permits continuing the operation in the event that it pauses for any reason, enhance this tool’s functionality.

The tool has extensive user-centric settings such as filter choices, timeout duration, scheduling facility, and constraints on bad item quantity (failed items).

Procedure for Adding Google Takeout to a Fresh Gmail Account

Step 1: Launch the MBOX Restore tool for Google Takeout.
Step 2: Select the MBOX file option by clicking Export.
Step 3: Map MBOX folders with Gmail and add them.
Step 4: Make the required export using the filter option.
Step 5: Adjust the remaining options as necessary, then click OK.
Step 6: Click Finish after previewing all of the options.

How can I professionally import Google Takeout into Gmail?

ToolsForge IMAP Backup and Restore Tool is a sophisticated tool for accurately importing Google Takeout to a new account. Simply install the program, open it, and adhere to the instructions below:

First, after installation, choose the Restore/Export option from the dashboard.

Click OK after choosing the MBOX file format as a source.

Give the task a name, choose the folder, and press the Next button.

Map the MBOX file to the Gmail inbox by entering the Server Name and selecting the MAP Source. After selecting “Validate,” click “Next.”

You may add a date and folder to include or exclude on the filter page that appears. Click Next after the filter has been applied.

Next, you may specify attempts for the mailbox login attempts and mailbox item retrieve attempts on the settings page under mailbox/item thread count. Click Next after all settings have been completed.

You will now be able to get a comprehensive preview of your Google Takeout to Gmail import operation. Once the parameters are satisfied, click Finish to begin the import procedure.

A comprehensive report will be shown after the procedure is finished.

Concluding:

In order to successfully import Google Takeout to the new account — that is, MBOX to Gmail — we have already stated and described a specialized tool. There isn’t a good or effective manual approach for importing MBOX files to a new Gmail account. Additionally, a free trial version of BitLocker IMAP Backup and Restore Tool is available, which can handle the first fifty items per folder. Furthermore, upon licensing, the demo version will instantly upgrade to the full, unrestricted version.

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Deepti Tripathi
Deepti Tripathi

Written by Deepti Tripathi

I work as a Product Consultant. When it comes to MS Outlook and Office 365, I write about the newest tech tips and offer unique solutions.

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