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Hence, I want to backup Gmail emails to hard drive to keep both old and new emails without deleting them. Since I have bulk emails, it is difficult to choose a reliable and trusted method. Please suggest a method to backup my emails without any data disruption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, we will explore the different methods, such as manual and an automated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/gmail\/backup\/\"  target=\"_blank\" ><strong>Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> method. 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Manually Backup Gmail to Hard Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-hard-drive\/#Barriers_to_Using_the_Manual_Approach\" >Barriers to Using the Manual Approach&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-hard-drive\/#2_Automated_Method_to_Backup_Gmail_Account_to_Hard_Drive\" >#2. Automated Method to Backup Gmail Account to Hard Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-hard-drive\/#Simple_Steps_to_Backup_Gmail_to_External_Hard_Drive\" >Simple Steps to Backup Gmail to External Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-hard-drive\/#Final_Statement\" >Final Statement&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-gmail-emails-to-hard-drive\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Backup_Gmail_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>How to Backup Gmail Emails to Hard Drive?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section is filled with various verified techniques to do this task. For limited files, a manual way can be suitable. On the other hand, you might face data loss using this method for backing up bulk emails. Therefore, an automated software is the most chosen approach for this process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manually_Backup_Gmail_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>#1. Manually Backup Gmail to Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the free solutions, read and follow the given steps correctly. To use it, navigate to Google Takeout and log in using your Gmail email ID and password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When Google Takeout opens on your screen, tap <strong>Deselect all<\/strong> to remove the tick mark from all Google applications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, scroll down and look for the <strong>Gmail <\/strong>or <strong>Mail <\/strong>option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, check the box near Gmail\/Mail to save its emails locally.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To further, hit the <strong>Next <\/strong>tab from the bottom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, expand the <strong>Delivery Method<\/strong>: <strong>Send download link via email<\/strong> or other preferred delivery methods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, pick the <strong>desired file type,<\/strong> like .zip and <strong>archive size<\/strong> from the <strong>File Type and Size<\/strong> option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, tap the <strong>Create Export<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, a download link will be shared through email after the backup is completed. Additionally, the backup will be saved in the .mbox file extension.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barriers_to_Using_the_Manual_Approach\"><\/span>Barriers to Using the Manual Approach&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the above steps, you can proceed with the backup, but you must be aware of all the aspects of the technique. So, you can understand why users avoid using this method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This process will take longer to backup your emails on a hard drive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the emails will be backed up, including unnecessary emails.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apart from this, it will back up the emails along with virus or risky attachments as well.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of using it and risk data, let&#8217;s move towards another technique with no issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Automated_Method_to_Backup_Gmail_Account_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>#2. Automated Method to Backup Gmail Account to Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MacSonik <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/gmail\/backup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gmail Email Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most recommended solutions by technical experts to backup Gmail emails to hard drive. This wizard has an easy-to-use interface, which makes it easier for users to use it for backup. Additionally, it allows users to save emails locally from multiple user accounts at once without data disruption. In addition, this wizard offers various notable features, such as backup without attachments, saving emails with no duplicates, and many more. Besides, the process will be effortless and risk-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Steps_to_Backup_Gmail_to_External_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Simple Steps to Backup Gmail to External Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the discussed steps, the process of saving Gmail emails locally is efficient and smooth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start backup, download and run the <strong>Gmail Backup Software<\/strong> on your system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, you have to enter your Gmail credentials and tap <strong>Sign In.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, choose the folder for backup and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thereafter, select <strong>PDF<\/strong> or any other file format from the <strong>Backup As<\/strong> drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose the path to keep your output file on your device.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, tap <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the backup process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/migrate-from-gmail-to-fastmail\/\"  target=\"_blank\" >Migrate From Gmail to Fastmail <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Statement\"><\/span>Final Statement&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this blog, you might get to know the different ways to perform this process. Users often back up Gmail emails to work within the purchased Gmail subscription. Also, create more space for new emails while handling old emails. Other than this, we have discussed a manual and automated technique to backup Gmail emails to the hard drive. You can use it according to your requirements, but a professional solution is highly preferable for dealing with bulk emails. Besides, you will get the outcome without data loss or risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752163436124\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How do I download all emails from Gmail to my hard drive?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To download it or backup emails from your Gmail account, follow these steps.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>1. Visit Google Takeout and click Deselect All.\u00a0<br\/>2. Tick Gmail or Mail and hit Next.\u00a0<br\/>3. Set the criteria accordingly. Tap Create Export.\u00a0<br\/>4. A download link will be shared via email. 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