How to Download Emails from Naver Mail Account to Computer ?
To back up Naver Mail emails, use the Turgs Email Backup Wizard. Select Naver from the source list, enter your Naver ID and password, choose a save format like PST, MBOX or PDF, pick a destination folder and click Start. Your Naver emails download to your PC with all attachments preserved.
Naver Mail is South Korea’s most popular email service. Its webmail interface does not include a bulk email export feature. You cannot download all your Naver emails in one click from the browser.
The Email Backup Tool from Turgs connects to Naver Mail via IMAP and downloads everything to your Windows PC in PST, MBOX, PDF or over 20 other formats. This guide walks through the complete process.
Why Back Up Naver Mail Emails?
Naver Mail accounts are free and accessible from any browser, but the data lives on Naver servers, not on your device.
There are four situations where a local backup becomes essential. First, you are moving from Naver to a different email service like Gmail or Outlook and need to bring your email history. Second, you have years of business emails in Naver and want a secure offline copy in case of account issues. Third, you are working between Korea and another country and need access to emails without depending on Naver server availability. Fourth, Naver’s free storage is limited and you want to archive older emails off the server to free up space.
The backup process takes about 15 to 25 minutes for a typical Naver account with 5,000 emails.
Step-by-Step: Back Up Naver Mail to Your PC
Download and install Email Backup Wizard on your Windows PC, then follow these steps.
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Step 1: Open Email Backup Wizard. From the email source list, select the Naver option.
Step 2: Enter your Naver email address (your ID followed by @naver.com) and your password. Click Connect.
Step 3: Choose your output format. PST works with Outlook. MBOX works with Thunderbird and Gmail. PDF creates readable archive files for compliance or documentation.
Step 4: Browse to the destination folder on your PC where you want the backup saved.
Step 5: Click Start. The tool downloads your Naver emails folder by folder. A progress bar tracks the process. When complete, a summary shows the total count of backed-up emails.
Supported Output Formats
Email Backup Wizard saves Naver emails in over 20 formats. These are the most useful ones for Naver users.
PST is the Microsoft Outlook format. After the backup, open the PST file directly in Outlook to browse all your Naver emails as a local mailbox. Folder structure and attachments are fully preserved.
MBOX is the open-source standard format. Import it into Gmail, Thunderbird or Apple Mail. It is the most portable format for switching email providers.
PDF converts each email to a standalone searchable document. This is useful for compliance, legal records and sharing email content with people who do not use email clients.
EML saves individual email files. Each EML opens in Outlook, Thunderbird or your system default email reader.
What to Do After Your Backup Completes
Open a few emails from the backup file to confirm everything came through correctly. Check Inbox, Sent and any important label folders. Confirm that attachments open properly from within the backup file.
Copy the backup file to a second location such as an external hard drive or cloud storage. One local copy is not a true backup if your hard drive fails.
If you are migrating from Naver to Gmail, import the MBOX backup file using GWMMO (Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook) or a similar import tool. If you are migrating to Outlook, open the PST file directly from the File menu in Outlook.
Key Features of Email Backup Wizard for Naver
Here is what the tool actually does beyond a basic email download.
Date range filtering lets you back up only emails from a specific period. If you last backed up your Naver account 3 months ago, you can set the date filter to download only emails from that date forward. This makes incremental backups fast and avoids re-downloading thousands of emails you already have.
Folder selection gives you full control over which Naver folders to include. Back up just the Inbox, just a specific project folder or everything including system folders like Drafts and Trash.
Format flexibility means you are not locked into one output. Run the backup twice if you need both a PST for Outlook and an MBOX for a Gmail import. The tool handles both in separate runs without re-downloading everything.
The tool works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. No installation of Naver desktop software or any additional plugin is needed.
Limitations to Know
Limitations
- The tool runs on Windows only. There is no Mac or Linux desktop version
- Naver requires IMAP to be enabled in your account settings before the backup can connect. Log into Naver Mail, go to Settings and confirm IMAP is turned on
- Very large Naver accounts may require multiple sessions due to IMAP server rate limits
- The free trial backs up a limited number of emails per folder. The full version removes all limits
- Naver Mail sends emails and stores them in Korean by default. The backup preserves the original language and encoding correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Naver Mail support IMAP for backup?
Yes. Naver Mail supports IMAP access but it must be enabled in your account settings. Log into Naver Mail in a browser, go to Settings then POP3/IMAP settings and enable IMAP. Once enabled, Email Backup Wizard can connect using your Naver ID and password.
Can I back up Naver emails to Outlook?
Yes. Choose PST as the output format during the backup. Once complete, open Outlook and go to File then Open and Export then Open Outlook Data File. Select the PST file and your Naver emails appear in Outlook with the original folder structure intact.
How do I back up Naver emails to Gmail?
Back up your Naver emails in MBOX format. Then use GWMMO (Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook) to import the MBOX file into Gmail. All emails transfer with original timestamps, sender addresses and attachments.
Will backing up Naver emails delete them from the server?
No. Email Backup Wizard only reads and copies your emails. It does not delete or modify anything in your Naver Mail account. Your original emails remain on Naver servers after the backup completes.
How long does a Naver email backup take?
A typical Naver account with 5,000 emails takes 15 to 25 minutes on a standard broadband connection. Speed depends on the size of your emails and their attachments. The tool processes all folders without any manual steps once you click Start.
Can I back up only specific folders in my Naver account?
Yes. After connecting to your Naver account, Email Backup Wizard shows your full folder tree. Select only the folders you need. You can back up just Inbox, just Sent or any combination of folders without processing the entire account.
