{"id":9054,"date":"2024-02-13T09:47:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T09:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=9054"},"modified":"2026-02-13T06:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T06:29:49","slug":"export-zimbra-to-pst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Zimbra TGZ Mailbox to PST: Verified Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top kksr-disabled\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9054&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;1&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;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 Export Zimbra TGZ Mailbox to PST: Verified Steps&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>Zimbra Desktop is a program similar to Microsoft Outlook that allows you to view your emails even when you&#8217;re not online. It can be used on various types of computers, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. However, some issues with bugs are there that need to be addressed more frequently. On the other hand, Outlook is more efficient in managing emails. As a result, many users prefer to export Zimbra to PST format. <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/zimbra-converter\/\">Zimbra Converter<\/a><\/strong> provides a more user-friendly solution To aid in this conversion process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\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\/zimbra-converter-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/zimbra-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before moving further, we will learn some disadvantages of using Zimbra over Outlook PST:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>Some people have said that they&#8217;re not happy with the help they get from Zimbra&#8217;s technical support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Zimbra mobile app is like a simpler version of the web one. Moreover, users say it&#8217;s missing important things like sending files with emails and chatting online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The updating process can be tricky because it has to happen in a unique, controlled space. If something goes wrong during the update, it can cause an error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Making customizations can be challenging due to limitations during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will learn the exporting process to do the same.<\/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\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Best_Two_Methods_to_Export_Zimbra_TGZ_Files_to_PST_Format\" >Best Two Methods to Export Zimbra TGZ Files to PST Format<\/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\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#1_Manual_Conversion_of_TGZ_to_PST\" >#1. Manual Conversion of TGZ to PST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Step_1_Exporting_Zimbra_Emails_in_EML_Format\" >Step 1: Exporting Zimbra Emails in EML Format:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Step_2_Migrating_EML_Files_to_Outlook\" >Step 2: Migrating EML Files to Outlook:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Step_3_Exporting_Zimbra_Emails_from_Outlook_to_PST_Files\" >Step 3: Exporting Zimbra Emails from Outlook to PST Files:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Zimbra_to_PST_Conversion_The_Easiest_Way_to_Transfer_Emails\" >Zimbra to PST Conversion: The Easiest Way to Transfer Emails<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Steps_to_Export_Zimbra_Emails_to_PST\" >Steps to Export Zimbra Emails to PST:<\/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\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#Concluding_Words\" >Concluding Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-zimbra-to-pst\/#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=\"Best_Two_Methods_to_Export_Zimbra_TGZ_Files_to_PST_Format\"><\/span>Best Two Methods to Export Zimbra TGZ Files to PST Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section will elaborate on two solutions. First, we will accomplish the manual solution. After that, we will discuss the reliable technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manual_Conversion_of_TGZ_to_PST\"><\/span>#1. Manual Conversion of TGZ to PST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we will describe four stages for exporting the TGZ File to Outlook PST Format. You just need to know the entire detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Exporting_Zimbra_Emails_in_EML_Format\"><\/span>Step 1: Exporting Zimbra Emails in EML Format:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Zimbra<\/strong> desktop client and go to Preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the left pane, choose <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select <strong>All Folders<\/strong> from the export panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, decide to export either a single item or the whole mailbox and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Export<\/strong> to start the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, choose a <strong>destination<\/strong> to save the mailbox items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unzip the exported items using tools like WinZip\/WinRAR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the extension is in EML format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Migrating_EML_Files_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Step 2: Migrating EML Files to Outlook:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afterwards, open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and go to the <strong>Folder<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>New Folder<\/strong>, and give it a name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, drag and drop all the EML emails into this folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Exporting_Zimbra_Emails_from_Outlook_to_PST_Files\"><\/span>Step 3: Exporting Zimbra Emails from Outlook to PST Files:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Outlook, click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Import &amp; Export<\/strong>, opening the Import and Export Wizard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> and pick <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>folder<\/strong> with Zimbra backup files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to save the file to your desired location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, check the assigned location for the saved PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we have completed the manual approach to Export Zimbra to PST. But the point is that it is too time-consuming. Apart from that, there is a high chance of data loss while exporting your Zimbra Mailbox. If you want a reliable solution, opt for the below-mentioned approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zimbra_to_PST_Conversion_The_Easiest_Way_to_Transfer_Emails\"><\/span>Zimbra to PST Conversion: The Easiest Way to Transfer Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati Zimbra Mail Converter<\/strong> is a helpful tool that lets you efficiently and safely move a bunch of Zimbra emails to PST without messing up your data. Moreover, this wizard also secures your data and maintains the folders&#8217; structure. Plus, it does this neat trick of removing duplicate emails based on their subject, sender, receiver, and content. Let us break down how this tool works to clear up any doubts you might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Export_Zimbra_Emails_to_PST\"><\/span>Steps to Export Zimbra Emails to PST:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, start the <strong>Zimbra to PST Converter<\/strong> on your computer screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click the <strong>Choose File<\/strong>&nbsp;option to select a TGZ file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, review the chosen files before moving forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick <strong>PST<\/strong> format from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, users can opt for extra features as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select where you want to save the resulting PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click the <strong>Convert<\/strong>&nbsp;button to start the conversion process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Words\"><\/span>Concluding Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving your Zimbra emails to a PST file can be complicated. You have two solutions to export Zimbra to PST from the above guide. In short, you can choose any of the methods where you feel more comfortable. Whether you pick manually or automatedly, make sure to opt for the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-tgz-to-gmail\/\">Import Zimbra TGZ to Gmail Account<\/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-1765792334692\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I directly convert the Zimbra TGZ file to a PST file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> There is no direct manual way to convert a\u00a0<code>.tgz<\/code>\u00a0file to a\u00a0<code>.pst<\/code>\u00a0file. The manual process requires a multi-step approach involving extracting the data (which often results in EML files) and then importing those EML files into MS Outlook before exporting to a PST.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765792386109\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is there a free method available, or do I need to purchase a tool?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> A manual method using Zimbra&#8217;s export function and Outlook&#8217;s import\/export wizard is available for free, though it is lengthier and more complex, with a higher chance of error. 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