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imapsync for Mac

Migrate or backup IMAP mail accounts

Quick answer: imapsync is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install imapsync. It is distributed under the NLPL licence. It has 255 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What imapsync is

imapsync is a system utility for macOS: migrate or backup IMAP mail accounts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the NLPL licence.

How to install imapsync

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install imapsync.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install imapsync on Mac?

Run brew install imapsync in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is imapsync open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the NLPL licence.

Does imapsync run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is imapsync?

It was installed 255 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2210 in this catalogue.

What version of imapsync is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.314.