BitRecover IncrediMail Converter Wizard: Complete Review & Features

How to Use BitRecover IncrediMail Converter Wizard — Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

BitRecover IncrediMail Converter Wizard converts IncrediMail (.IMM/.DB) emails to common formats (PST, EML, MSG, MBOX, PDF, HTML, etc.). This guide assumes Windows and a typical IncrediMail setup.

Before you start

• Backup: Copy your IncrediMail store (usually .IMM files) to a safe folder.
• Install: Download and install BitRecover IncrediMail Converter Wizard from the vendor site.
• Requirements: Ensure IncrediMail is closed during conversion.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Launch the tool: Open BitRecover IncrediMail Converter Wizard.
2. Add IncrediMail files/folders:
   • Click “Add Files” or “Add Folder” and select your IncrediMail store (folder containing .IMM/.DB files).
   • The tool will scan and display mailboxes and messages in a tree view.
3. Preview emails (optional):
   • Select any mailbox/message to view its content, attachments, and metadata in the preview pane.
4. Choose export format:
   • From the list of supported formats, select the target format (e.g., PST for Outlook, MBOX for Thunderbird, EML/MSG for single-message exports, PDF for archiving).
5. Configure format-specific options:
   • PST: choose split size or ANSI/Unicode if offered.
   • PDF: pick filename pattern, add page numbers/watermark if available.
   • MBOX/EML: select folder structure preservation.
   • CSV/DB: pick fields to export if exporting mail metadata.
6. Select destination folder:
   • Click “Browse” and choose where converted files will be saved.
7. Apply filters (optional):
   • Use date range, sender/recipient, or folder filters to convert only desired emails.
8. Start conversion:
   • Click “Convert” or “Export.” Monitor progress; the tool will show counts and status.
9. Verify output:
   • Open the destination files with appropriate apps (Outlook for PST, Thunderbird for MBOX, a PDF reader for PDFs) to confirm successful conversion.
10. Import into target client (if needed):
    • PST: Import via Outlook’s File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
    • MBOX: Use Thunderbird’s ImportExportTools NG.
    • EML/MSG: Drag into an email client or use import features.

Troubleshooting & tips

• If scan finds no files: Point the tool at the exact folder where IncrediMail stored .IMM files or use the tool’s “Auto-detect” if available.
• Large mailbox slow: Use filters to split jobs (by date or folders).
• Corrupt messages: Rerun conversion excluding problematic messages; try repairing source files first.
• Preserve folder hierarchy: Ensure the “Maintain folder structure” option is enabled before export.

Quick checklist

• Backup original .IMM files
• Close IncrediMail
• Scan/add correct folder
• Choose correct export format and options
• Set destination and filters
• Convert and verify output

If you want, I can produce step-by-step screenshots or commands for importing a specific output format (PST, MBOX, PDF).