BitVare Software

Email migration tools for Windows and Mac

BitVare Software builds desktop utilities for backing up, exporting and moving email data from one application to another. Its catalog mixes freeware, shareware and commercial programs, all developed in-house, and it positions them for small businesses, corporate users and enterprises. The tools run on both Windows and Mac OS and cover migrations to and from on-premises and cloud-based mail applications.

One tool for each file format

The product range is organized around the file types in which email is stored.

• MBOX: turns MBOX files from different mail programs into output saved on a drive or sent to cloud apps.
• MSG: migrates Outlook MSG messages to a chosen output format, keeping attachments.
• EML: exports EML files from a range of source email clients.
• PST: moves Outlook PST data files to a cloud account or to a computer, with the data kept complete.

The company describes some of its tools as fully automated and others as aided conversions, so a user can pick the level of control a project needs.

Built for people who are not specialists

BitVare describes its software as do-it-yourself. Each program has a graphical interface and step-by-step instructions, so that running a migration does not require technical expertise. It says its tools can process an unlimited number of email files in one pass and that they were tested on different system configurations, converting large files without data loss. It states that users' personal details and data are not leaked while a tool is used, and that it asks for an email address only for sending messages. Free demo versions are available from the website for trying a tool before buying.

Email forensics

Alongside migration, the company offers a digital forensic toolkit for examining email data. It describes the software as extracting and analysing large email databases, with uses in data recovery, data investigation and forensic email examination.

Support material

The site adds a blog with technical articles, a section of frequently asked questions for new users, and a product catalog for browsing the full range.