Export MBOX to PDF for Court (Free & Private)
Providers like Gmail, Yahoo, and Fastmail let you export mailboxes as .mbox archives. EmailCourt reads the archive directly in your browser, allowing you to preview the conversation and output a judge-friendly PDF without uploading anything.
Step 1 — Prepare the MBOX archive
- Export from your mail provider (Gmail Takeout, Thunderbird, etc.) and download the resulting .mbox file.
- If the archive is huge, split it by label or date so you only include the emails relevant to your case.
- Keep the .mbox under 25 MB per file to ensure quick parsing in the browser.
Step 2 — Upload to EmailCourt
- Visit courtpdf.com/emailcourt and drag the .mbox file (or multiple files) into the EmailCourt dropzone.
- EmailCourt parses each message, preserving headers, CC lists, and timestamps.
- Adjust filters to focus on the correct date range, participants, or keywords.
Step 3 — Generate the PDF
- Confirm the preview looks correct. Emails are grouped by date and sorted chronologically.
- Click Generate Court-Ready PDF to download a transcript with a cover sheet and every email body in plain text.
- Attach the PDF to your motion, discovery packet, or exhibits binder.
FAQ
Does EmailCourt change the content? No—messages are normalized for spacing, but the text and headers stay intact. You see exactly what the PDF will show.
Can I redact before exporting? Yes. Apply filters, remove unrelated emails, and generate a new PDF with only the content you need to submit.
Is there a cost? No. EmailCourt is free and runs locally in your browser.