Offline .mbox archiving for desktop, web, and automation. MailboxPDF opens saved mailbox files, especially standard .mbox archives, and turns them into PDFs that are easier to file, preserve, print, and revisit over time. The same conversion functionality is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and in your browser.
These are the two main walkthroughs for people bringing real mailbox exports into MailboxPDF. Choose Gmail if your archive came from Google Takeout, or Thunderbird if it came from a local mail store.
Use this if your mail starts in Gmail. The guide shows how to label only the mail you want, export just that label through Google Takeout, and turn the resulting .mbox into a PDF archive.
.mbox in MailboxPDF and save the PDF shape you need.Use this if your mail lives in Thunderbird. The guide shows how to export one folder or a whole folder tree to .mbox with ImportExportTools NG before turning it into a PDF archive.
.mbox so the mailbox stays reusable..mbox archiveMailboxPDF is built for saved mailbox exports, especially standard .mbox files.
Save one PDF for everything, one per email, or one per conversation.
Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus a browser version with the same functionality. A CLI tool is also available for power users and automation.
Whether you are keeping personal records, preserving a project history, or preparing a handoff, the goal is the same: turn a raw .mbox export into documents that are easier to file and keep.
Turn an old mailbox export into a durable PDF archive that is easier to store with the rest of your records.
Keep one PDF for the whole archive or split it into conversation-sized documents that are easier to name, sort, and retain.
Your mailbox stays on your own device. You do not need to upload the .mbox file anywhere else before turning it into a PDF.
Use the native app on Windows, macOS, or Linux, open the browser version, or reach for the CLI when you want scripting and automation.
.mbox export to finished PDF.The browser app keeps the flow simple so you can get from a saved archive to a usable document without learning a technical workflow first.
.mbox fileChoose a saved mailbox archive from your device or drag it into the window.
Keep everything together, save one PDF per message, or split the archive into conversation-sized pieces.
Check the result before saving so the export feels predictable instead of surprising.
.mbox archive into something easier to file.Use the same conversion workflow in your browser or download the latest desktop app when you want a local native tool.