Mail (Mavericks): Save messages as files or PDFs
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Save messages in different formats.
- To save messages as files to use in other apps, select one or more messages or conversations, then choose File > Save As.
Rich Text Format retains formatting, but Plain Text does not. Raw Message Source saves messages in mbox format, which can be imported into Mail and most other email apps. With Raw Message Source, the header is visible and an encoded version of attachments is retained.
- To save messages as PDF documents, select one or more messages, then choose File > Export as PDF.
- To save a single message in mbox format, drag the message onto your desktop. To reopen the message in Mail, double-click the file.
Last Modified: Oct 20, 2015