MSG to EML Converter

Converts Outlook MSG files to EML message files, making them compatible with Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail, Windows Mail, and other email clients.

  • Converts emails, attachments, contacts, calendar events, and tasks
  • Preserves the original folder structure during conversion
  • No limits on the number or size of converted files
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Product Information

Product name
MSG 2 EML
Release date
May 2024
Category
MSG Converter
Platform
Windows
Installation
Technical Specs
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What's New

Version 1.28
Portable and Installer versions

How to convert MSG to EML files?

This utility converts Outlook MSG files to EML format, with no limitations on the size or number of files to be converted. To convert MSG messages into EML files, follow these steps:

  1. Choose a file or folder with MSG files
  2. Select the destination path for the resulting EML files
  3. Optionally, customize additional settings:
    • Process subfolders
    • Replicate the original folder structure from the source path
    • Save internet transport headers
    • Overwrite mode for existing files
  4. Click "Run" to convert your MSG files
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MSG to EML Portable Version (.zip) - No installation required

Usage: msg2eml-cli [command] [options]

Command: convert eml
Description: Convert .msg files to EML format

Options:
  -f, --file      Required. Path to the file(s) to be converted, supporting wildcard characters (*?).
  -n, --name      (Default: subject) Naming convention for exported files. Valid values: subject, sequential, entryId
  -q, --query     Search query for filtering messages.
  -p, --path      Destination path for EML files.
  -v, --verbose   Display detailed processing information on your screen.
  --fullscan      Perform an extensive scan for damaged or corrupted files.
  --harddel       Find and export 'hard deleted' and 'orphaned' items.
  --harddel-only  Export only 'hard deleted' and 'orphaned' items.
  --atchm-only    Export only attached emails.
  --mkdir         Create an individual directory for each exported file.
  --srcfolders    Preserve the source folder structure.
  --empty         Include empty folders in the export.
  --headers       Save internet transport headers.
  --enc-type      (Default: QuotedPrintable) Content transfer encoding. Valid values: QuotedPrintable, _7bit, _8bit
  --mode          (Default: rename) Overwrite mode. Valid values: rename, overwrite, skip

Converting MSG to EML using PowerShell

MSG to EML Converter offers command line options for converting emails from .msg files to EML format. To start the export, use the convert eml command followed by various options.

One of the key features is the ability to apply a search query to filter messages based on specific criteria, utilizing search keywords and boolean search operators. This allows users to extract only the relevant items they need, saving time and effort.

  • Support different naming conventions and macros for exported files
  • Convert attached emails
  • No Outlook installation required

Features

Standalone & Installer versions

MSG 2 EML can be used as a portable application or installed as a Windows application. Choose the option that best suits your workflow needs.

Microsoft Outlook Not Required

Converting MSG files to EML format doesn’t require Microsoft Outlook. This feature enables users to easily handle their .msg files without additional software.

Conversion of Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks

Since EML is a format for storing email messages only, Outlook contacts, calendar, and tasks are converted into email format.

Offline Conversion

The MSG to EML converter does not require internet access, and all data generated by this software is stored exclusively on your device.

PowerShell and Command-Line Application

This option is available exclusively for Technician license users, enabling the software to be run using PowerShell or as a command-line application for enhanced functionality and automation.

Maintain the Original Folder Structure

Our MSG to EML Converter allows you to convert multiple MSG files from subfolders to EML format in a single operation, while preserving the original folder structure.

Preserve All Mail Properties

During conversion, the utility saves all supported message data in the EML format, including attachments, embedded emails, signed certificates, and more.

No Limits on the Number or Size of Resulting Files

There are no restrictions on the number or size of resulting files or files to be converted. Convert an unlimited number of folders or files as often as needed.

1-Click Email Converter

Convert .msg to .eml with attachments in single click. The program generates report for the data conversion process.

Compatible with all Outlook versions

Convert MSG files from Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 and IMAP, Microsoft 365, Exchange, and Outlook.com accounts to EML files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about MSG to EML Converter? Check out our answers to frequently asked questions below to get started!

To convert Outlook email to EML format, download and run MSG to EML Converter. Choose either a file or folder with Outlook email files. Next, select the destination path where you want the resulting .eml files to be saved. Finally, click "Run" to start the conversion process for your MSG files.

In Microsoft Outlook, you can also save emails as plain text files. It’s then possible to rename the file extension of these to .eml. However, you may find it easier to export the files in EML format from Outlook using PST to EML Converter.

The MSG to EML converter retains the original file names, changing only extensions from .msg to .eml. Additionally, with Export Macros, you can customize file names according to your specific requirements.

MSG and EML are both file formats for emails, but they are not the same. MSG is the format used by Microsoft for Outlook messages, while EML is the format used by most other email programs. Although MSG is a better format for storing messages than EML, EML files are a convenient format for transferring messages between different email clients and systems.
  • Outlook uses the MSG format to save messages, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other items as individual files on the disk.
  • Only email messages can be stored in EML files.
  • MSG files contain all the fields and internal properties of messages and other Outlook items.
  • EML files contain most of the message data, including attachments, but some Outlook internal properties and fields cannot be stored in EML format.
  • MSG is the Microsoft Outlook internal format. To work with such files, you need MSG Viewer or Outlook to be installed on your computer.
  • Most often, MSG files take up more space than EML.

You can open MSG files on Mac if you have the Outlook for Mac app installed. You can also convert an MSG file into another format, such as TXT or EML, using file conversion tools like MSG to EML Converter. MSG to EML's three-step tool can convert files in just a few clicks. Simply choose a file or folder with .msg files, select your preferred options, and click 'Run'. You'll then be able to get converted .eml files to view on your Mac.

A simple way to open a .MSG file without Outlook is to save it in another format using a file conversion tool like MSG to EML Converter. It only takes a few clicks to convert .MSG files with PSTWalker Converter – select a format to convert them into (like HTML or EML), and then get the converted email files. You can also download MSG Viewer to your device, to open .msg files without Outlook.