Top use cases for Kernel Zimbra Mailbox Backup

Backup Zimbra Mailbox Data into Multiple Formats

Backup Zimbra Data to Multiple Formats

Zimbra mail backup tool allows you to add and save any Zimbra TGZ file in formats like PST, PDF, DOC, MSG, EML, HTML, and more. Backup Zimbra mailbox with all folders or specific folders and save the data locally in your system. This simplifies the backup procedure and helps with efficient data management.

Access Zimbra Data in Other Email Clients

Access Zimbra Data in Other Email Clients

If your company decides to switch to Microsoft Outlook email client from Zimbra, then you have to migrate your emails. With our Zimbra backup tool, you can convert the Zimbra emails into the Outlook data file (PST) and access all your mailbox data items in the new email client without hassle.

Secure Zimbra mailbox backup

Compliance and Archiving

To safely keep employees' data, like emails, our Zimbra mail backup tool is a convenient option. Having an up-to-date backup helps with legal audits and any compliance demands from authorities. Additionally, users also rely on our tools to securely archive their employees' mailbox data for data cleaning and organizing purposes.

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Zimbra Mailbox Backup Tool Advanced Features

Explore the advanced attributes offered by Zimbra Mailbox Backup software and make the backup process effortless.

Zimbra mail backup tool backs up all emails

Complete Zimbra Mailbox Backup

Backup email, contacts, calendar, tasks, briefcase, folders, and other Zimbra mailbox items in a quick and hassle-free manner. The robust Zimbra mail backup tool backs up all emails with original formatting.

Save the Zimbra TGZ file to Multiple format

Save Zimbra TGZ to Multiple Formats

The Zimbra mailbox backup tool provides the flexibility to save the Zimbra TGZ file to PST, PDF, MSG, EML, DOC, HTML, etc., file formats. It enables the possibility of accessing Zimbra emails in multiple environments.

Split large Zimbra mailbox

Divide Large Zimbra Mailbox

Split a large Zimbra mailbox into smaller and more manageable email files with the Zimbra mail backup tool. Choose output type as PST and split mailbox based on size (min. 1GB to max. 50GB).

Backup Mailbox without size restrictions

No File Size Limitations

Embedded with powerful algorithms, this Zimbra backup tool allows you to quickly add a TGZ file of any size, without restrictions. You just need to locate the TGZ file, select it, and click OK to add file of any size.

Provide filter option to backup mailbox

Advanced Filters

Optimize your user-selective backup process with helpful date range and category filtering options. Additionally, the Zimbra backup tool allows you to include/exclude folders from the backup.

The tool saves complete data in the specified location

Save Mailbox to Any Location

Backup Zimbra mailbox and save output data to any user-defined destination. The tool saves complete data in the specified location with original key attributes like file/folder name, size, creation date, etc.

Preserve Original Metadata

Preserve Original Metadata

Every bit of information remains unchanged, providing a consistent & reliable backup. Kernel Zimbra Mailbox Backup guarantees the preservation of files/folders hierarchy, properties, & metadata in the output file.

Simple and easy to use interface

User-Friendly Interface

With the simple and easy-to-use interface of the Zimbra backup tool, you can backup Zimbra mailboxes with just a few clicks. You need no technical expertise or experience in Zimbra to use our tool.

Software offer three options to add the Zimbra TGZ file

Multiple Options to Add Zimbra Files

The Zimbra mail backup tool provides three options to add the source Zimbra TGZ file. Add a single TGZ file, add multiple extracted TGZ folders for bulk Zimbra mailbox migration, or add & migrate a single folder.

Real Time Updates

Real-Time Updates

The Zimbra backup tool shows real-time data backup information of all the folders. During the ongoing backup process, the tool displays the current folder it is saving with the live item count.

Get the preview of the Zimbra TGZ files before you backup Zimbra mailbox

Preview File Content

Get the preview of the Zimbra TGZ files before you backup Zimbra mailbox. Click on any folder and file listed in Zimbra .TGZ Database column. View complete email data like From, To, Subject, date & time, etc.

With the free version, convert 25 items per folder

Free Zimbra Mail Backup Tool

Utilize the trial version to gain knowledge about the outstanding features and functionalities of the Zimbra backup tool. With the free version, convert 25 items per folder from a TGZ file to any user-defined file format.

How to Backup Zimbra Mailbox?

Here is the detailed step-by-step process to backup Zimbra mailbox TGZ file to PST, PDF, or other formats:

  • Step 1: Download and install Kernel Zimbra Mailbox Backup tool
  • Step 2: Utilize multiple options to upload TGZ file(s)/folder:
  • Step 3: After scanning, the tool will display the mailbox data on the screen. Click on any file to get a preview.
  • Step 4: Select the folders you want to backup and click Save.
  • Step 5: Specify the Zimbra mail backup output type. Then, click on Browse to provide the saving location.
  • Step 6: Apply the required filters and click Next to start the backup.
  • Step 7: Once the Zimbra backup is completed it will show a success message. Click OK to end the process.
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Zimbra Mail Backup Tool FAQs

The tool can load a single TGZ file at a time. If you want to add multiple TGZ file data, you can extract all the TGZ files in a single folder and add that folder using the Add Extracted Folders option in the Zimbra mail backup tool.
PST is the data file in which Outlook saves its mailbox content. It is perfectly suitable for handling large mailbox content and can contain all Zimbra mailbox folders in excellent synchronization.
You are not required to extract the TGZ file, as the Zimbra backup software can access the zipped file without any issue. However, if you have extracted the file, then you can still upload it to save data to different format.
Kernel Zimbra Mailbox Backup software saves the output file using the same name as the TGZ file. You can rename the file later as per need.
With the Zimbra Mail backup tool, you can easily save your data in PST, PDF, EML, MSG, DOC, DOCX, HTML, and MHT format without any hassle.
Using the Mailbox Restore Wizard, you can restore the Zimbra mailbox. You can also use the Zimbra backup mailbox command line to restore mailboxes from a TGZ file stored locally on your computer.
TGZ is an open-source zipped format in which the Zimbra application exports mailbox items. You can create the TGZ file using the following steps:
  • Step 1: Start the Zimbra application and click on the Preferences tab.
  • Step 2: Select Import/Export from the list of options.
  • Step 3: Select all the relevant folders you wish to export in the TGZ format by clicking the Advanced Settings button. Other filters, such as Date, Other, Search, etc., are also available. Next, select Export.
  • Step 4: The mailbox name and ".tgz" extension will appear in the TGZ pop. Select "Save File," then click "OK."
  • Step 5: Click Save after choosing a secure location to save the compressed file.

Kernel Zimbra Mailbox Backup Software Prerequisites & recommendations

About SoftwareAbout Software

Version: 25.1

Release Date: July 2025

License Type: Home, Corporate & Technician

System RequirementsSystem Requirements

Hard Disk: 512 MB of disk space

Memory: 1 GB Minimum

Processor: Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent

Operating System: Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Windows Server 2022, 2019 & older versions.

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