How to Backup Email from BOL Mail to Computer Hard Drive Format ?

BOL is one of Brazil’s oldest and most popular webmail services, operated by UOL since 1999. Millions of Brazilian users rely on it for personal and professional correspondence. But if you want a local copy of your emails, BOL gives you no built-in download option. You need a third-party tool. This guide shows you the exact steps to get your BOL emails onto your hard drive.

Why Back Up BOL Emails?

BOL webmail provides 12 GB of free storage, which is generous. But free storage does not protect you from account lockouts, malware on BOL servers or the scenario where you simply want your emails available offline without opening a browser.

There are also practical migration reasons. If you are switching from BOL to Gmail, Outlook or any other service, you need a way to bring your email history with you. BOL does not offer a native export tool, so a third-party backup is your only option.

The tool I recommend is Turgs Email Backup Tool. It connects to your BOL account via IMAP, downloads your complete mailbox and exports to over 30 formats. The free trial downloads 25 emails per folder so you can test it before buying.

How to Backup BOL Mail Emails Step by Step

Follow these steps to download your BOL emails to your computer. The process takes 5 to 10 minutes for an average inbox.

Step 1: Download and install Turgs BOL Mail Backup on your Windows PC.

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Step 2: Launch the tool. Select BOL from the email source list. Enter your BOL email address and password, then click Next to connect.

Step 3: The tool loads your folder list. Select the folders you want to backup. Select all if you want a complete copy of your BOL inbox.

Step 4: Choose your output format from the saving options list. PST is best for Outlook users. PDF is best for a read-only archive. MBOX works for Thunderbird and Apple Mail.

Step 5: Set any advanced filters such as a date range if you only need emails from a specific period. This step is optional. Skip it if you want everything.

Step 6: Set your destination folder and click Backup to start. The tool shows a real-time progress counter. A 2,000-email inbox takes about 3 to 5 minutes on a fast connection.

Once done, open the destination folder to confirm your output files are there. If you exported to PST, open it in Outlook via File then Open then Outlook Data File to verify everything imported correctly.

Supported Output Formats

The tool supports a wide range of export targets so you can use your BOL backup however you need.

File format exports

Save BOL emails as PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, MBOX, PDF, HTML, MHT, XPS, RTF, DOC, CSV and ZIP. That covers every major email client and document archiving workflow.

Migration to email services

Transfer BOL emails directly to Gmail, Office 365, G Suite, Exchange Server, Hosted Exchange, IBM Verse, Amazon WorkMail, IceWarp, Rediffmail, Outlook.com and Yahoo Mail. No intermediate files needed.

Desktop email client exports

Export directly into Outlook, Thunderbird, Lotus Notes, Zimbra, Windows Live Mail and Apple Mail. If you are switching from BOL to any of these clients, you can do it in one pass.

Key Features of the Backup Tool

Here is what makes this tool the right choice for BOL email backups.

• BOL IMAP and POP3 support: The tool connects to BOL Mail using both IMAP and POP3. Most users choose IMAP because it syncs all folders, not just the inbox.
• Batch migration: Back up multiple BOL accounts at once by uploading a CSV file with credentials. No limit on account numbers.
• Date range filter: Set a start and end date to download only emails from a specific period. This is useful when you only need a recent archive.
• Folder hierarchy preserved: Your complete folder structure including Inbox, Sent, Drafts and custom folders comes through intact.
• Email properties retained: To, From, CC, BCC, timestamps, subjects and attachments all carry over in every output format.
• No email client needed: The tool installs standalone. You do not need Outlook or any other email client to run it.
• All Windows versions supported: Works on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Windows Server 2019, 2016 and 2012.

Limitations to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export BOL emails to Apple Mail?

Yes. Choose EMLX as your output format. The tool saves each email as an EMLX file, which you can then import directly into Apple Mail. Your folder structure and attachments are preserved through the conversion.

Does the tool support batch migration of multiple BOL accounts?

Yes. Create a CSV file with the email address and password for each account and upload it to the batch mode option. The tool processes each account in sequence. There is no limit on account numbers and no file size cap.

Will backing up BOL emails delete them from the server?

No. The tool connects via IMAP in read-only mode. It copies emails to your computer without removing anything from BOL servers. Your webmail account stays exactly as it was.

How many emails does the free trial backup?

The free trial backs up the first 25 emails from each selected folder. It is enough to verify the connection works, the output format looks correct and the folder structure transfers as expected before you purchase a full license.

Can I migrate BOL emails directly to Gmail?

Yes. Gmail is one of the supported direct migration targets. Select Gmail as your saving option, enter your Google account credentials and the tool transfers emails from BOL to Gmail without any intermediate files. Your folder structure maps to Gmail labels during the transfer.

Does the backup include email attachments?

Yes. All attachments are included in every output format. If you export to PST, attachments open directly in Outlook. If you export to EML or MBOX, attachments are preserved within each email file.