4Apr/090
How to export Gmail messages to your hard disk
A video demo of how to export selected Gmail messages to your hard disk in either EML, HTML or TXT format, using Mozilla Thunderbird and an addon. Note that this can be used with any email account that can be configured with Thunderbird.
Before you watch the video
Please download the following setup files:
- Mozilla Thunderbird 2
- ImportExportTools addon
- Gmail IMAP Account Setup addon (optional - only needed if you don't want to enter Gmail IMAP configuration manually)
Now just watch the video and and follow the instructions. As a summary of the video, just install Thunderbird and the two addons, add and open your Gmail IMAP account, navigate to the messages you need to download, right click and 'Save selected messages'