To recover emails or back up data from the Windows 10 Mail app, you can use specialized tools or follow manual recovery steps. While the Mail app lacks a native "Export" button, the following methods are effective for retrieving your data.
: This is the first place to look. Right-click any found message and select Move > Inbox .
Before using third-party tools, check the app’s internal folders where deleted messages are temporarily stored.
: Automatically locates the hidden default database, supports conversion to over 25 formats (like PDF, PST, and CSV), and maintains your original folder structure. How to Use :
Launch the tool and select the option to automatically detect your local files. Select the folders you wish to recover or export.
: If the email is missing from "Deleted Items," look for a link at the top of that folder labeled "Recover items recently removed from this folder" . This typically stores messages for 14 to 30 days after they are deleted from the trash.
This third-party utility is widely recommended for users who need to extract, convert, or recover data from the Windows 10 Mail app database.
Choose your desired saving format (e.g., for easy reading or PST for Outlook) and click Convert . Option 2: Native Recovery (Built-in Methods)
To recover emails or back up data from the Windows 10 Mail app, you can use specialized tools or follow manual recovery steps. While the Mail app lacks a native "Export" button, the following methods are effective for retrieving your data.
: This is the first place to look. Right-click any found message and select Move > Inbox .
Before using third-party tools, check the app’s internal folders where deleted messages are temporarily stored. Download File RecoveryTools Windows 10 Mail App...
: Automatically locates the hidden default database, supports conversion to over 25 formats (like PDF, PST, and CSV), and maintains your original folder structure. How to Use :
Launch the tool and select the option to automatically detect your local files. Select the folders you wish to recover or export. To recover emails or back up data from
: If the email is missing from "Deleted Items," look for a link at the top of that folder labeled "Recover items recently removed from this folder" . This typically stores messages for 14 to 30 days after they are deleted from the trash.
This third-party utility is widely recommended for users who need to extract, convert, or recover data from the Windows 10 Mail app database. Right-click any found message and select Move > Inbox
Choose your desired saving format (e.g., for easy reading or PST for Outlook) and click Convert . Option 2: Native Recovery (Built-in Methods)