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>log in to comment- Clara Winslow· 3mo ago
I had to move my old Zimbra mailbox to Outlook, and after comparing a few options, I decided to try Softaken TGZ to MSG Converter. The software handled multiple TGZ files without any issues and converted them into MSG format with all attachments and email details preserved. I was especially impressed with the preview feature, which let me verify the data before starting the conversion. The process was quick, the interface was intuitive, and I didn't need Zimbra installed on my system. Overall, it delivered accurate results and made the migration much easier than I expected. It's a reliable tool for anyone switching from Zimbra to Outlook.
Converts Zimbra TGZ email archives into individual Outlook MSG files on Windows.
- for
- IT admins and users needing to migrate Zimbra emails to Outlook without installing Zimbra or Outlook.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Direct TGZ import — Add the raw .TGZ archive directly, no WinRAR or 7-Zip extraction needed.
- Full email preservation — Keeps subject, sender, recipients, date, attachments and formatting intact.
- Preview & selective export — Scan the mailbox tree, preview items and choose specific emails to convert.
- Naming & destination options — Set naming conventions, date filters and choose the output folder for MSG files.
- No Outlook/Zimbra required — Works independently; Outlook is only needed to open the resulting MSG files.
- Unlimited file size — Handles TGZ archives of any size without restrictions.
Use cases
- Migrate a Zimbra backup to Outlook for legal archiving
- Extract specific emails from a large TGZ archive for forensic analysis
- Batch-convert multiple TGZ files to MSG for user mailbox migration
Softaken TGZ to MSG Converter FAQ
Do I need Zimbra Desktop or Outlook installed?+
No, the converter works independently; Outlook is only needed to view the resulting MSG files.
Can I convert large TGZ archives?+
Yes, there are no file-size restrictions; any size TGZ can be loaded and converted.
Is there a trial version?+
Yes, a free demo allows conversion of up to 10 items per TGZ folder.
Will attachments and metadata be preserved?+
Yes, attachments, inline images, and all email properties (To, From, CC, Date, etc.) are retained.
Can I batch convert multiple TGZ files?+
Yes, you can select multiple TGZ files or a folder of archives and convert them in one workflow.
What naming options are available?+
You can define naming conventions, apply date filters and choose the destination path for each MSG file.
Summarized by DevHunt from softaken.com · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.

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