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Zimbra Migration Tool

Corbett Zimbra Migration Tool reads TGZ files and webmail accounts, then sends Zimbra mailbox data to 100+ platforms and 20+ file and document formats. Emails, contacts and calendars move in batches with attachments and the folder tree kept.

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4.9 out of 5 from 296 reviews

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Lifetime licence from $99 Demo migrates 10 data files

Zimbra migration facts

Zimbra Migration Tool for TGZ Files and Webmail

Zimbra mail sits in TGZ archives or on a webmail server, and neither opens in a desktop client. Moving an account by hand drops attributes. The tool reads the Zimbra data and carries every folder across with its structure.

Zimbra data moved

Emails
Attachments
Contacts
Phone numbers
Contact photos
Calendars
Read and unread counts

Folders covered

Inbox
Personal folders
Corporate folders
Draft
Custom folders
Desktop profile data
Webmail profile data

Output targets

Email files
Document files
Email services
Email clients
100+ web clients
20+ file and document formats
Zimbra to Zimbra
Local hard drive backup

Demo Cap and Licence Key

Demo: 10 data files
Windows only
Run as Administrator
Licence key

Why Zimbra Data Needs a Migration Tool

ZCS profiles and TGZ archives do not move on their own. Hand migration trips on folder order and lost attributes, while the wizard processes many profiles in a single go.

Import Zimbra TGZ to Gmail

Core features

Four Steps to Move Zimbra Mail

Install, upload the TGZ files, preview them, then export.

Install

Open the Software Window

Install the tool on a Windows computer and open it. Zimbra desktop data and webmail data both work as a source.

TGZ files or webmail login
Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7
Run as Administrator
Free demo included

Zimbra folder tree with selection checkboxes

Folder selection

Upload the Zimbra TGZ Files

Go to Open, then Email Servers, then Upload Zimbra Data File. Browse for a TGZ file or a folder. Webmail data loads through Open, Add Email Account and the Zimbra credentials.

Browse a file or folder
Webmail login option
Folders as in Zimbra
Attachments shown

Message preview

Preview Zimbra Mail Before the Move

The panel scans the upload and shows every folder as it was. Five modes display any message from body to raw code.

Content shows the email body
Message Header shows sender and routing data
Properties lists item attributes
Hex View and Raw Message give hex digits and the original source

Selective backup

Filter Zimbra Mail by Folder, Date and Keyword

Select a date span, type a keyword or tick mail folders, and only that data moves.

Date range
Keyword sort
Mailbox folder selection
Emails with attachments
Selected emails
Contacts and phone numbers

Output options

Choose Where Zimbra Mail Goes

Zimbra mail can be stored as mail files, document files, mail services or desktop clients. The desktop is the default destination and Browse sets another.

Email files and document files
Email services and email clients
Moving mixed accounts? See the IMAP Migration Tool
Want a backup first? Run the Zimbra Backup Tool before the move

Before moving mail

Zimbra Migration Tool Setup Checks

Three checks keep the transfer smooth.

Source

Locate the Zimbra Data

Find the TGZ files or folder on disk, or have the Zimbra webmail login ready for an account migration.

Destination

Select the output

Select a platform, a file format or another Zimbra account, then set the save location.

Profiles

Plan Multiple Profiles

Several Zimbra profiles can run together, so keep the TGZ files in a single folder before loading them.

Sending Zimbra mail to Outlook is explained in Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook and Import Zimbra TGZ to Thunderbird.

Free demo

Test the Zimbra Migration Tool Free

The demo moves 10 data files for free. Look it over, then buy the full version to lift the cap.

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Manual or tool

Manual Transfer or Zimbra Migration Tool

Zimbra has no simple route to other platforms. See how a manual transfer compares with the wizard.

Task	Manual transfer	Tool
Cost	Free	$99 one time
Folder hierarchy	Often lost	Kept as it was
Many profiles	One run per profile	Batch in a single go
Attachments	Handled by hand	Moved with the mail
Contacts and photos	Not covered	Phone numbers and photos extracted
Zimbra to Zimbra	Complex	Supported without errors
Filters	None	Date, keyword and folder
Targets	One platform	100+ platforms and 20+ formats

The shaded row shows the one place a manual transfer holds up.

Moving to Gmail by hand is explained in Import Zimbra TGZ to Gmail .

Specifications

Zimbra Migration Tool System Needs

Download details

Version: 4.1
Download size: 47.6 MB
Demo limit: 10 data files
Delivery: Once payment clears, a mail brings the download link and the unlock code.
Licence: One activation key unlocks unlimited Zimbra data migration.

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System

Hard disk: 100 MB of free space
RAM: 4 GB RAM minimum
Processor: Pentium at 1 GHz or faster, 2.4 GHz suggested
Interface: English
Input: Zimbra TGZ files and webmail login

Supported editions

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7, the tool also runs on all editions of Windows OS.

Run the tool as Administrator.

Corbett has built Windows email utilities since 2020. Setup questions go to Corbett support.

Working process

Zimbra Migration Tool in Action

Prefer text? The Import Zimbra TGZ to Gmail post shows one full run.

Common questions

Zimbra Migration Tool Questions

Steps, formats, webmail, Windows support and Zimbra to Zimbra.

How is the Zimbra Migration Tool used?

Set up the tool on Windows and launch it. Go to Open, Email Servers, Upload Zimbra Data File. The TGZ files load into a preview with all data attributes. Click Export, select the saving option, apply the filters and click Save.

Can I migrate many Zimbra profiles to one application?

Yes. Multiple mailbox profiles migrate from Zimbra to several platforms with all data fields.

Which formats does the tool offer?

Zimbra data can go to mail files, documents, mail services or desktop clients.

Is Windows 7 supported?

Yes. You can download it on Windows 7, and it works on all editions of Windows OS.

Can a Zimbra webmail account be the source?

Yes. Open the software, click Open, then Add Email Account and type the Zimbra mail credentials.

Can I run a Zimbra to Zimbra migration?

Yes. The tool performs Zimbra to Zimbra migration without any error.

Are email addresses extractable from TGZ files?

Yes. A separate option extracts email addresses and attachments from the TGZ file.

Does it move contact photos and phone numbers?

Yes. Contact photos and phone numbers move from the Zimbra TGZ file in batches.

Is a filter available?

Yes. Use a date range, keywords or selected mailbox folders.

Does the folder tree remain unchanged?

Yes. Files keep the same hierarchical order as in Zimbra.

Where are the files saved?

The desktop by default. Click Browse to select another location.

What does a demo run allow?

The demo moves 10 data files. The full version lifts that cap.

How does the download arrive?

By email. A link and an activation key come after payment.

Which PC specs are required?

Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7, 100 MB of disk space, a 1 GHz Pentium and 4 GB of RAM.

Can the money be returned?

Yes. A refund can be asked for within 30 days of purchase.

Step by step

Zimbra Guides and Related Posts

Posts on moving, importing and exporting Zimbra mail.

Zimbra and Webmail Posts

Zimbra to Office 365 and Outlook

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Zimbra files and users

Other server pages cover the Kerio Migration Tool and the MDaemon Migration Tool. Other file formats convert in the email converter tool. Corrupt mail files are handled by the email recovery software. Zimbra mail can be opened with the email viewer software. Related pages: CommuniGate Migration Tool and Zimbra Backup Tool. Also see the IMAP Migration Tool, Email Migration Tool, Zimbra TGZ Converter, Import Zimbra TGZ to Outlook and Export Zimbra users to CSV.

User testimonials

Zimbra Migration Tool Customer Reviews

Ratings from 296 people who moved Zimbra mail using Corbett.

4.9 out of 5

Collected across 296 reviews collected from portals and inboxes, unedited.

A safe and quick method

A safe and quick method for migrating Zimbra databases in various formats. I have a bundle of emails stored in my Zimbra account and want to store them in PDF format, and this ZCS Migration wizard meets my expectations.

Mike Stegner

Stuck with the manual solution

I tried a manual solution to migrate Zimbra data files, and I got stuck somewhere. After searching a lot, I come across this Zimbra Converter Tool. This Zimbra Migrator makes the data transfer process more reliable and delivers accurate results.

Michael Corner

Easy for a non-technical user

Being a non-technical user, I can go through the data transfer process thanks to the Zimbra Migration Tool . This wizard helps me maintain the Structure on disk and complete the entire migration process in a few minutes.

James Mercado

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Test the demo, then get the licence for $99. A refund is open for 30 days.

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47.6 MB · Windows 11 and below · Demo migrates 10 files