Hotmail Backup Tool

Hotmail Backup Software

Hotmail Backup saves your Hotmail mail, contacts and calendars on your own computer. Sign in, choose a format and start the backup.

  • Hotmail and Live.com accounts
  • PST, EML, MSG, MBOX and PDF output
  • Contacts to VCF and calendars to ICS
  • Windows and Mac editions
Hotmail Backup list of output formats
Sign in, choose a format and save your Hotmail mail.
  • Free DemoTest before you buy
  • 30 Day RefundDemo test comes first
  • Card or PayPalHosted store checkout
  • Fast License KeySent by email
  • 24x7 SupportChat and email

1Is this my case?

Which Cases Need a Hotmail Backup?

Find your case below. RecoveryTools software saves your Hotmail data in files on your own computer.

  • Account Is ClosingYou plan to delete your Hotmail account and need the mail first.
  • Account Goes InactiveMicrosoft closes accounts that stay unused for a long time.
  • Mailbox Is FullYour storage limit blocks new mail and you want to free space.
  • Privacy Worries YouPrivate photos and files sit in an online mailbox.
  • Audit Needs Local CopiesYour team asks for mail in PST or PDF files.
  • Move to Outlook or ThunderbirdYour Hotmail data must reach another email client.

Hotmail and Live.com Mail

Save every message with its files.

Seven Formats

Choose PST, PDF, EML, MSG and more.

Pause and Resume

Control the session as you go.

Permissions Needed

Hotmail Backup asks you to grant user consent after sign in on Windows so the tool can open your mailbox.

Free demo mode saves 100 emails and 25 other items and the full version saves every item.

2What changes?

What Changes After the Recovery?

Before

  • Mail that lives on one server
  • Full mailbox that blocks new mail
  • Private files in an online mailbox

After

  • Mail saved in files on your drive
  • Selected folders and dates only
  • New mail added without duplicates

3What can it do?

Which Features Come With Hotmail Backup?

Add the file, set your clues and recover the password from one window.

Complete Mailbox Backup

Save emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes and documents.

Seven Output Formats

Save PST, EML, MSG, MBOX, PDF, VCF or ICS files.

Date Filter

Select a From and To date to save a period of mail.

Incremental Backup

Save only the new mail in the full version.

Folder Selection

Check only the folders you want to save.

Folder Hierarchy

Keep the folder structure and the attachments.

Pause and Resume

Stop the backup and continue it later.

Delete After Download

Free Hotmail space after your backup finishes.

Backup Report

Check a report of the items saved after every backup.

4Is it easy?

How to Use Hotmail Backup in 4 Steps

Test the software in the free demo. Buy the license when you want the full result.

  1. 1Download

    Install the Demo

    Download the installer and install it on your Windows or Mac computer.

  2. 2Choose

    Select the Source and Format

    Choose Hotmail as the source and choose an output format.

  3. 3Login

    Sign in to Hotmail

    Enter your Hotmail address and grant the consent.

  4. 4Start

    Start the Backup

    Set a destination folder and click Start Backup.

Screenshots of every step sit in the Hotmail Backup guide.

5What will I see?

Which Screens Does the Software Show?

Follow the path from the first screen to the finished result.

Hotmail Backup login screen with the credentials fields

Sign in to Hotmail

Enter your credentials and grant consent.

Hotmail Backup list of output formats

Choose the Output Format

Select PST, PDF, MBOX, EML or MSG.

Hotmail Backup report with the number of items saved

Check the Backup Report

See the count of emails, documents and contacts saved.

6Demo or full?

Free Demo vs Full Version

See where the free demo stops and what a license adds.

FeatureFree DemoFull Version
Add a Hotmail accountYesYes
Choose the output formatYesYes
Incremental backupNoYes
Emails savedFirst 100All emails
PriceFreeFrom $39

7Will it fit my system?

System Requirements for Hotmail Backup

Product Version10.7 for Windows and 10.7 for Mac
Download Size155.57 MB for Windows and 222.67 MB for Mac
Product TypeDesktop software that saves Hotmail data on your computer
Output FormatsPST, EML, MSG, MBOX and PDF for mail, VCF for contacts and ICS for calendars
WindowsWindows 11 and Windows 10 in 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019 and 2016
MacmacOS 15 Sequoia, 14 Sonoma, 13 Ventura, 12 Monterey and 11 Big Sur
RAM and Disk Space8 GB RAM with 150 MB of free space on Windows and 8 GB RAM with 1 GB of free space on Mac
Pre RequisiteMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 and user consent on Windows and enough internet bandwidth on Mac
AccountsHotmail, Live.com and Outlook.com accounts
Demo LimitSaves 100 emails and 25 other items

8What is the price?

How Much Does Hotmail Backup Cost?

Choose the license by the number of accounts. Prices are in US dollars.

Single User

1 Account

$39

  • One account
  • 1 year of free updates
  • Unlimited 24x7 support
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Multiple Users

10 to 500 Accounts

$5 per account

  • Minimum order of $50
  • Same price for Windows and Mac
  • 1 year of free updates
  • Unlimited 24x7 support
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Refund requests are accepted for 30 days. Test the free demo first because software bought without a demo evaluation does not qualify. See the RecoveryTools refund policy for the full terms.

Need more email backup tools? Cloud Email Backup Suite bundles several webmail backup tools at a lower price.

Mac edition costs $39 for 1 account and $5 per account from 10 accounts. Buy the Mac edition license or download the Mac edition demo. See more savings on the RecoveryTools offers page.

9Is it safe?

Can You Trust the Software With Your Hotmail Mail?

4.7
average rating out of 5 from 3,431 users

See Results First

Test the free demo on your Hotmail account and check the saved mail before you pay.

In Business Since 2007

RecoveryTools stands on a company that began in 2007 and now helps users in over 100 countries. Find more about RecoveryTools.

ISO Certified

Standards ISO 9001:2015 for quality and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security back the company. See the awards and certifications page.

Terms in Plain Sight

Refund, privacy and usage terms are public before you pay. See the refund policy, privacy policy and terms of use.

10Need a hand?

Where to Get Help With Your Hotmail Backup

Support engineers answer questions before and after you buy. Visit the RecoveryTools support center for phone numbers and more ways to get help.

Live Chat

Talk to an expert on live chat at any hour.

Email Support

Email support@systoolsgroup.com with your account type and the error message.

Remote Session

An expert connects to your computer and solves a hard case for you.

Step by Step Guide

Follow the user guide for the sign in, format and start screens.

11Still have a question?

Questions About Hotmail Email Backup

Can the software backup Hotmail emails with attachments?

Yes. Hotmail emails save together with their attachments and keep the folder structure.

Which formats can I save Hotmail mail in?

PST, EML, MSG, MBOX and PDF work for mail, VCF works for contacts and ICS works for calendars.

Which accounts work?

Hotmail, Live.com and Outlook.com accounts work.

Do I need to grant permission?

Yes. On Windows you grant user consent after sign in so the tool can open your mailbox.

Can I backup only some folders or dates?

Yes. Check the folders you want and set a From and To date to save a selected period.

What is incremental backup?

Incremental backup skips the mail you saved earlier and saves only the new messages.

Can I backup many Hotmail accounts?

Yes. Multiple user licenses cover 10 to 500 accounts at $5 per account.

Can I pause the backup and continue later?

Yes. Pause the session at any point and resume it from the partial backup history.

Does Delete After Download remove mail from Hotmail?

Yes. Delete After Download removes mail from your account once your backup finishes. Leave it unchecked to keep your mail online.

What does the free demo do?

Free demo mode saves 100 emails and 25 other items. Full version saves every item.

Is there a Mac edition?

Yes. Mac edition 10.7 works on macOS 11 Big Sur up to macOS 15 Sequoia. Get the Mac edition demo or the Mac edition license.

Which Windows versions work?

Windows 11 and Windows 10 in 64 bit plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019 and 2016 work. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 first.

How much does Hotmail Backup cost?

Single user licenses cost $39 on Windows and Mac. Multiple user licenses cost $5 per account from 10 accounts up to 500.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Refund requests are accepted for 30 days under the RecoveryTools refund policy. Software bought without a demo evaluation does not qualify. Email a signed Letter of Destruction to sales@recovery-tools.org. Bundle purchases cannot be refunded.

Backup Your Hotmail Mail With the Free Demo

Download the free demo, save 100 emails and buy the license when you want the full mailbox.