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Cigati Google Workspace Backup Tool

Enterprise-Ready Google Workspace Backup, Export, and Migration with End-to-End Data Protection

The Cigati Google Workspace Backup Tool helps organizations securely back up, export, and migrate Google Workspace data from a single application. It supports emails, Google Drive files, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, and other Workspace components while preserving their original structure and properties. Whether you're creating backup copies, exporting data to standard file formats, or migrating to Microsoft 365 or another Google Workspace account, the software ensures a secure, organized, and efficient data transfer process.

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Note: Software’s Pre-Requisites, Supportability & Limitations
Use Multithreading for Fast Processing 3 Login Methods No External Data Storage 100% Folder Hierarchy GDPR Friendly Processing

Key Benefits of

Google Workspace Migration Tool

  • Migrate Google Workspace mailboxes directly to Microsoft 365 and another Google
    Workspace account.
  • Supports One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-One, and Many-to-Many mailbox
    mapping.
  • Assign a custom name to the destination folder for better mailbox organization after
    backup or migration.
  • Continue incomplete migrations without transferring already migrated items.
  • Skip attachments or save them separately during export.
  • Save contacts in VCF format and calendars in ICS format.
  • Generate migration logs, progress reports, success/failure summaries, and activity
    reports.
  • Performs all migration operations locally without storing user credentials or mailbox
    data on external servers.
  • Uses Google APIs and the Microsoft Graph API for secure, reliable, and
    high-performance data migration.
  • Supports single-user and administrator-based migrations for small businesses and
    large organizations.
  • Try the Demo Version to analyse the software performance.
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Google Workspace Migration & Backup Tool Complete Solution

Securely migrate Google Workspace mailboxes and Google Drive data to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or export to multiple file formats while preserving data integrity.

Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

Migrate emails, contacts, labels, folders, and attachments directly to Microsoft 365 with the Google Workspace to Office 365 Migration solution.

Google Workspace to PDF/PST/MBOX & CSV

Export Google Workspace mailbox data to PST, PDF, MBOX, or CSV while preserving email properties and folder hierarchy.

Bulk Mailbox Migration

Import users through CSV files and migrate multiple Google Workspace mailboxes in a single operation.

Secure Authentication

Connect accounts using OAuth 2.0 (Modern Authentication), IMAP App Password, or Google Workspace Admin (JSON/P12) authentication.

Preserve Mailbox Structure

Retain Gmail labels, folders, subfolders, metadata, attachments, and email formatting throughout migration.

Advanced Migration Filters

Filter mailbox data by date, subject, sender, recipient, folders, size, CC, BCC, and email body for selective migration.

Preserves Complete Mailbox Properties

Preserves email headers, HTML formatting, inline images, embedded content, metadata, and the complete folder hierarchy throughout the migration process.

Mailbox Migration

Preserves Gmail system labels including Inbox, Sent, Drafts, Social, Promotions, Forums, and custom labels.

Supported Workload

Google Workspace Backup Software supports Gmail, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, Google Keep, and Google Drive.

Google Drive Migration

Migrate Google Drive documents, PDF files, images, and folders while maintaining the original folder structure.

Resume & Duplicate Handling

Resume interrupted migrations and skip previously migrated or duplicate emails.

Migration Reports & Logs

Track migration progress with detailed reports showing completed, skipped, failed items, active task monitoring, and overall migration status (Folder-wise Migration Status).

Free Up Server Space

Move migrated items to the bin or permanently delete them after successful migration.

Attachment Handling

Choose to migrate attachments, skip them, or save them separately based on your migration requirements.

Item Type Selection

Select the specific mailbox items (Emails, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks) you want to migrate, ensuring only the required data is transferred.

Stopped Midway? Continue Without Starting Again.

Power outages, unstable internet, or expired authentication sessions can interrupt long-running migrations. The Resume Migration feature records completed items and restarts the process from the last successful checkpoint, allowing you to finish the remaining migration without duplicating work.

Everything You Can Migrate Using Google Workspace Backup Solution

Microsoft 365 Standardization

Centralize users and business data in a single Microsoft 365 environment for simplified administration.

Organization Consolidation

Migrate mailboxes from multiple Google Workspace domains into one Microsoft 365 tenant.

Advanced Data Governance (Enterprise Compliance)

Adopt Microsoft 365 to improve compliance, security controls, and information protection.

Lower Operational Expenses

Reduce software and administration costs by replacing multiple platforms with Microsoft 365.

Complete Mailbox Data Preserved During Migration

This Google Workspace Backup Solution migrates more than just emails. It preserves mailbox properties, contacts, calendars, tasks, attachments, labels, and metadata. It maintains the original folder structure for a complete and accurate migration.

Emails
Attachments
Inline Images
Embedded Email Content
HTML & Rich Text Formatting
Email Headers
Read / Unread Status
Subject, From, To, CC & BCC
Date & Time Properties
Gmail Labels & Custom Labels
Folder Hierarchy & Subfolders
Contact Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Company Information
Additional Contact Details
Calendar Events
Meeting Details
Event Date & Time
Recurring Events
Calendar Metadata
Google Tasks
Task Details
Due Dates
Task Status
Task Metadata

Why Choose Cigati Over Native Google Tools?

While Google provides native tools for exporting and migrating Workspace data, they often have limitations when handling large-scale, selective, or enterprise migrations. The Cigati Google Workspace Backup Tool offers greater flexibility, automation, and control, making it suitable for both businesses and IT administrators.

Feature Native Google Tools Cigati Google Workspace Backup Tool
Selective Backup & Migration Limited Advanced filters by date, sender, recipient, subject, size, folders, and more.
Direct Microsoft 365 Migration Manual or multi-step process Direct Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration
Multiple Export Formats Limited export options PST, PDF, MBOX, and CSV.
Bulk User Migration Limited CSV-based bulk migration with mailbox mapping
Resume Interrupted Not available Continue from the last successful checkpoint
Duplicate Item Handling Not supported Skip previously migrated or duplicate items
Google Drive Migration Limited Migrate My Drive, Shared Drive, and Google-native files
Advance Filtering Basic Multiple filters for precise data selection
Detailed Migration Reports Basic logs Comprehensive reports with success, failed, and skipped items, and statistics.
Administrator Migration Limited capabilities Domain-Wide Delegation with JSON/P12 authentication.
Server Cleanup Options Not available Move migrated items to Bin or permanently delete them.
Migration Process Not available Real-time migration process
Local Processing Cloud-based operations Data is processed locally for greater control and security.

Migrate Google Drive Data to Popular Cloud Platforms

Move your Google Drive files directly to leading cloud platforms without downloading data manually while preserving folder hierarchy, permissions, and metadata.

Microsoft 365 OneDrive

Transfer My Drive, Shared Drives, Shared with Me, and Trash while preserving folder hierarchy. Google-native files are converted to DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX automatically.

SharePoint Online

Migrate Google Drive data directly to SharePoint document libraries with secure Microsoft Graph API authentication and flexible site mapping.

Google Workspace

Perform Google Workspace-to-Google Workspace migration using Domain-Wide Delegation (JSON/P12) with bulk user mapping and complete folder structure preservation.

Google Drive Data Migration From Source to Destination

Look at where your data moves in Google Drive from source to destination

Google Drive (Source)

OneDrive(Destination)

SharePoint(Destination)

Google Drive(Destination)

OneDrive My Drive
SharePoint My Drive
Google Drive My Drive
OneDrive Create a folder inside My Drive with the name Shared
SharePoint Create a folder inside the Documents library
Google Drive Shared
OneDrive Create a folder inside My Drive with the name Shared with me
SharePoint Create a folder inside Documents Library
Google Drive My Drive
OneDrive Create a folder inside My Drive with the name Trash
SharePoint Create a folder inside Documents Library
Google Drive Trash

Technical Specification

Software Prerequisites & Recommendations

Software Name: Cigati Google Workspace Backup Tool
Version Support: For Windows
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit & 64-bit)

For Mac
macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura
Size: 458 MB
Minimum RAM 8 GB RAM or higher
Version: 26.07
License: Single / Multiple Users
Download Link: Download
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Trial limitation:

The Cigati Google Apps Backup Tool Demo lets users evaluate its backup and migration features before purchasing. It supports migrating up to 500 emails per folder, 100 Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks items, and Google Drive files up to 20 MB. Upgrading to the licensed version removes these limits and unlocks all advanced features.

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Download Guide:

Software Guide
Installation / Uninstallation
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Supported Authentication Methods

Supported Platform Authentication Method
Google Workspace OAuth 2.0
Google Workspace Admin Domain-Wide Delegation (JSON / P12)
Service Account JSON Key / P12 Key
IMAP Account App Password
Microsoft 365 Modern Authentication (OAuth 2.0)
Microsoft 365 Admin Client ID, Client Secret & Tenant ID

Google Workspace Backup Tool: Demo vs Licensed Version

See the features you get in the demo vs licensed version of the Google Workspace email migration.

Feature Demo Version Licensed Version
Mailbox Backup & Migration Backup or migrate up to 500 emails per folder Complete Mailbox
Contacts Migration Transfers up to 100 contacts
Calendars Migration Transfers up to 100 calendar events
Export & Cloud Migration Supported with trial limitations
Google Drive Migration Migrates files up to 20 MB per file
Bulk Mailbox Migration (CSV) Supported with trial limits
Advanced Migration Filters
Migration Report & Log
Tech Support 24*7
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

For bulk mailbox migration, the Google Workspace administrator account must have Super Admin privileges. If using Domain-Wide Delegation (DWD), the service account must be authorized to access user mailboxes and other selected Google Workspace services.

The Azure App Registration should have the following Application permissions:

  • Sites.FullControl.All – Access SharePoint sites.
  • Files.ReadWrite.All – Read and write OneDrive/SharePoint files.
  • User.Read.All – Read user information.
  • Directory.Read.All – Read directory data.
  • Group.Read.All – Read Microsoft 365 group information.

Note: These permissions require Admin Consent from a Microsoft 365 Global Administrator before migration can begin.

Yes. Individual user mailboxes can be migrated using OAuth 2.0 (Modern Authentication) or IMAP with an App Password. Domain-Wide Delegation is required only for centralized administrator-managed bulk migrations.

No. The application does not permanently store administrator or user credentials. Authentication tokens are used only during the active migration session.

Yes. Installation typically requires Windows administrator privileges. After installation, migration can be performed using the appropriate Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 credentials.

Yes. The Google Workspace Data Export Tool supports mailbox mapping to supported Microsoft 365 mailbox types, subject to the permissions assigned to the destination account.

Yes. Destination users should have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license assigned so that Exchange Online mailboxes are provisioned before migration.

Yes. The Google Workspace Migration Tool verifies authentication, mailbox connectivity, and destination access before initiating the migration process.

Yes. Administrators can select specific users manually, search for mailboxes, or import a CSV file containing only the users to be migrated.

Yes. OAuth 2.0 (Modern Authentication) and Microsoft Graph API allow organizations to grant only the permissions required for the selected migration workloads.

After migration, the software generates detailed reports showing completed items, failed items, skipped items, migration duration, mailbox statistics, and any permission or connectivity issues encountered during the process.

Client Reviews

A Glimpse of Client Experiences

Organizations of different sizes use the Cigati Google Workspace Data Export Tool to backup and migrate Gmail and Google Drive data. Users value its secure sign-in methods, flexible migration options, filtering features, and clear migration reports. Many IT teams also find the interface easy to use, especially when handling large numbers of mailboxes.

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"We migrated more than 6,000 Google Workspace mailboxes to Microsoft 365. The mailbox mapping feature made it easy to assign users, & the migration reports helped us confirm that every mailbox was transferred successfully."

Daniel Andersen

Denmark

"Our organization migrated Gmail mailboxes and Google Drive data for over 3,200 employees. The administrator login, migration filters, and resume option helped us complete the project without having to restart interrupted jobs."

Sophie Dubois

France

"We used the Google Workspace Backup Software to migrate both Mailbox and Google Drive data. Bulk migration through CSV saved time, and the filtering options allowed us to move only the required data. The migration reports gave us a clear record of the completed work."

Lucas Schneider

Germany