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Filter Criteria

Mail to Drive uses filter settings similar to Gmail's Advanced Search to precisely identify which emails to process.

Available Filter Options​

  • From: Define one or more sender email addresses.
  • To: Filter by recipient email addresses.
  • Subject Contains: Search based on subject line keywords.
  • Has The Words: Filter emails that include specific keywords or phrases in the email body.
  • Doesn’t Have: Exclude emails that contain certain words in the subject or body.
  • Date Range: Limit downloads to emails within a specific timeframe. Use ‘After Date’ and ‘Before Date’ options for precise selection.
  • Labels: Filter emails under specific Gmail labels.
  • Message Size: Set limits based on email size (in MB or KB).

Filter Criteria

Example Filters​

  • Save all invoices from billing@example.com.
  • Download all attachments from emails with subject containing "Monthly Report".
  • Only save emails received after January 1st, 2024.

Using precise filters helps avoid downloading unnecessary emails and keeps your Drive organised.

tip

Use precise filters to avoid downloading unnecessary emails and keep your Drive organised. You can verify the search query using the ‘Click to Verify’ button. It uses Gmail's advanced search syntax for more precise control.