Gmail Storage Full: Secure your emails locally instead of paying for Google One
When you see the "Google Storage is almost full" warning, you risk losing incoming emails. Because Gmail shares its free 15 GB limit with Google Drive and Google Photos, that space vanishes quickly. Instead of signing up for Google One, use Mailriva to archive your mailbox locally.
15 GB for Everything — Why Space Runs Out Fast
The 15 GB of free storage at Google are shared between Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Emails in Trash and Spam also count. Google offers paid plans starting at $1.99/month, but you can download emails locally and free up space permanently.
No Data Loss
All emails remain as a local copy on your computer before you delete them online.
No Google One Needed
Save money by archiving locally instead of paying for a monthly cloud subscription.
Folder Structure Preserved
Labels and attachments are preserved during export.
Accessible Offline
Stored emails remain accessible anytime, even without internet.
How to Free Up Space in Your Gmail Account
Create an App Password
Create an App Password in your Google Account so Mailriva can access your mailbox.
Download Mailriva
Download Mailriva for free and install the app on your Windows PC or Mac.
Connect Gmail as source
Select Gmail as the source provider and sign in with your Gmail address and the App Password.
Save old emails locally
Export older emails to a local archive. This gives you a safety copy before cleaning up.
Delete backed-up emails
Delete the backed-up emails in Gmail and empty the Trash. The storage space is freed up immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Backup your Gmail locally
Save your important emails to your computer before you have to delete them.