{"id":5470,"date":"2022-02-26T07:53:48","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T07:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=5470"},"modified":"2025-07-07T08:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T08:48:26","slug":"save-office-365-emails-to-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Office 365 Emails to Desktop &#8211; Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;5470&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (2 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Save Office 365 Emails to Desktop - Quick Guide&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (2 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> More than 300 million users prefer Office 365 to send or receive messages and attachments. But most users fail to share messages and attachments because of various factors, including internet outages. In this case, if you save Office 365 emails to a desktop. You have the option to migrate your data. So, this write-up will provide you with the best ways to save email from Office 365 Webmail to Desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A backup plan always leads you towards more security. Your data will also impact by this. There is no room for error in corporate because Microsoft stores billions of TB of data, and a single error will reduce this storage. But if you have a backup of your data, you can make yourself inseparable from this list. In the business world, data is more expensive than people. So nobody wants to lose it at any cost. Therefore, in the following section, we will learn how to save Microsoft 365 emails to Desktop or hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/backup-emails-from-office-365\/\">How to Backup Emails from Office 365?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#How_to_Save_Emails_from_Office_365_Webmail_to_DesktopDrive\" >How to Save Emails from Office 365 Webmail to Desktop\/Drive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#1_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_Computer_via_ImportExport\" >#1. Save Office 365 Emails to Computer via Import\/Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#2_Save_Microsoft_365_Emails_in_HTML_Format\" >#2. Save Microsoft 365 Emails in HTML Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#3_Save_Office_365_Emails_in_PDF_Format\" >#3. Save Office 365 Emails in PDF Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#Download_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_a_Computer_%E2%80%93_Pro_Solution\" >Download &amp; Save Office 365 Emails to a Computer &#8211; Pro Solution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#Steps_to_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_Desktop\" >Steps to Save Office 365 Emails to Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-to-desktop\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Save_Emails_from_Office_365_Webmail_to_DesktopDrive\"><\/span>How to Save Emails from Office 365 Webmail to Desktop\/Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods listed below can be used to save the M365 mailbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>Your O365 account must be configured in offline Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office 365 account must have a subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the following actions once the prerequisites have been met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_Computer_via_ImportExport\"><\/span>#1. Save Office 365 Emails to Computer via Import\/Export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the<strong> Outlook<\/strong> application, and navigate to the <strong>File<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Import &amp; Export<\/strong> from the list of options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> option from the preference list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>files<\/strong> or <strong>folders<\/strong> you wish to export.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the saving format as <strong>PST<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the <strong>Duplicate<\/strong> options after checking the include subfolder box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide the <strong>destination<\/strong> for the selected files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above steps will save Office 365 emails to your desktop in PST format. But you can access this PST file in a desktop-based Outlook application. And there is less probability that everyone uses Outlook. In this instance, the user can access the M365 mailbox in a universally supported format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Save_Microsoft_365_Emails_in_HTML_Format\"><\/span>#2. Save Microsoft 365 Emails in HTML Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> application and choose the emails you wish to save locally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>File<\/strong> option and then move forward to the <strong>Save As<\/strong> option from the list of choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign the <strong>name<\/strong> and <strong>destination<\/strong> for the resultant file. Make sure, while assigning a name postfix the .html after that. For instance, if you are assigning a name ABC for your file, it will save as ABC.html.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the file saving folder as <strong>HTML<\/strong> from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above process will save Office 365 emails to desktop in HTML format. Repeat the procedure until you save the entire email. Although, it takes a lot of technical know-how to read data in HTML format. It is not a cakewalk for everyone. Therefore many users want to make a backup of their data in a format, that is simple to access and read. Furthermore, the user should have no problems migrating O365 data with another user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/archive-emails-in-office-365\/\">Archive Emails in Office 365<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Save_Office_365_Emails_in_PDF_Format\"><\/span>#3. Save Office 365 Emails in PDF Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PDF is one of the most secure formats it is hard to make changes. Additionally, it also doesn\u2019t require any additional software to access it. The information available in PDF format can be opened and read on any device. Furthermore, the user can not directly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-office-365-emails-as-pdf\/\">save Office 365 emails as PDF<\/a>. For this, you have to first save your Office data in HTML format. Take the steps below to save an email from Office 365 Webmail to a desktop in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save O365 data in HTML data (the method is above-stated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access the <strong>MS Word<\/strong> application, and steer to the File button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the new wizard, select the <strong>Open<\/strong> button and add the HTML file you saved earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, go to the <strong>File<\/strong> button, and move to the <strong>Save As<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the saving format as <strong>PDF<\/strong> from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Save<\/strong> button to Save Office 365 Emails to the Desktop in PDF format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some manual approaches you can use to migrate M365 data locally. However, these techniques prevent users from saving their data without difficulty. Furthermore, users do not have direct options to save their data to PDF. However, you must convert this data to HTML first before converting it to PDF. which is difficult to understand. Though you can solve all these problems if you use an automated tool to back up O365 data locally. Let us elaborate on advanced utility in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_a_Computer_%E2%80%93_Pro_Solution\"><\/span>Download &amp; Save Office 365 Emails to a Computer &#8211; Pro Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/office-365-backup-and-restore\/\">Office 365 Backup Tool<\/a><\/strong> is an advanced utility that can save the O365 mailbox to several file formats and email clients. For instance, PDF, PST, MBOX, MSG, HTML, Gmail, Hotmail, Hostgator, and the other 12 formats. In addition, you do not require technical know-how to accomplish this task.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-Office-365-Backup-Restore-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/office-365-backup-and-restore\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-office365-backup-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/office365-backup\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Save_Office_365_Emails_to_Desktop\"><\/span>Steps to Save Office 365 Emails to Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download Cigati <strong>Office 365 Backup Tool<\/strong> and run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the option Backup among Backup and Restore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the O365 email and ID. Click <strong>Sign in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the desired <strong>Backup<\/strong> option and click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>files<\/strong> or <strong>folder<\/strong> you want to save.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following, choose the <strong>saving<\/strong> format in which you wish to save your resultant folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the tool\u2019s <strong>advanced<\/strong> features according to your need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button and the utility starts saving your Office 365 emails and attachments into your selected format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this write-up, we have elaborated on several ways to save Office 365 emails to Desktop. Even though manual methods are an option, they are rarely directly executable. In addition, some formats are very technical and not easy to understand. On the other hand, a professional tool is packed with advanced features and can be used without any technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/save-emails-from-office-365-to-hard-drive\/\">Save Emails from Office 365 to External Hard Drive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751877626100\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is there a free way to back up Office 365 emails to my desktop?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, using Outlook you can manually export emails to PST for free. However, exporting in other formats or automating the process may require paid tools.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751877652500\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What format should I use to save Office 365 emails locally?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Common formats include PST (for Outlook), PDF (for readable copies), EML or MBOX (for migration or archival). Choose based on your future usage needs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751877734139\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I export Office 365 emails in bulk to my desktop?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Use the Outlook desktop app to export your entire mailbox to a PST file. For other formats like EML or PDF, consider email backup software designed for Office 365.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751877536077\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How can I save my Office 365 emails to my computer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> You can save Office 365 emails to your desktop using Outlook\u2019s Export feature (File > Open &amp; Export > Import\/Export > Export to a .pst file). Alternatively, third-party tools like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/office-365-backup-and-restore\/\">Cigati Office 365 Backup Tool<\/a> can export emails in formats such as PDF, EML, or MBOX.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: More than 300 million users prefer Office 365 to send or receive messages and attachments. 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