How to simply export MSG file to EML format

When you drag and drop a particular Outlook message it becomes MSG file. We can say MSG is a part of Outlook PST file and can be accessed in Outlook and few other clients. If you want to move away from Outlook to another client. You need to convert your MSG file into that client’s supported file format. For example, if you move from Outlook to Thunderbird, you need to export Outlook MSG file to EML format.

Need to move MSG files into EML format

If a user has multiple MSG files and he/she is using Thunderbird email client and Outlook is not installed in its system. He can’t access MSG files in Thunderbird so he/she needs to export MSG files into EML file format.

Moreover, MSG file format is supported only in Outlook and SeaMonkey email client whereas EML file format is supported in various clients like Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Outlook Express etc. So, if you move to EML file format, you can simply import your EML file into any of the above mentioned EML supported clients.

Methods to convert Outlook MSG to Windows Live Mail format

There are various methods available in the market for conversion of MSG files into EML format. Some are manual methods and others are third-party applications that will help you to export your Outlook MSG files into Windows Live Mail EML format.

Manual method – You need to drag and drop MSG file from Outlook and save it in a location of your choice. Change MSG file extension to EML. Open the EML file into Thunderbird email client.

Challenges faced in manual methods

The user may face various challenges in manual methods –

  • It is not a user-friendly method so not easily understood by the user.
  • Not a suitable method for non-technical users
  • You may lose your attachments in MSG file
  • One by one conversion of MSG file is supported which takes too much time of the user.

Alternate solution – MSG to EML Converter

If you have a pile of MSG files, the manual method seems to be tough for you. Therefore, It Experts have recommended third-party solution for the users. One of them is Datavare MSG to EML Converter. The powerful utility simply helps you in the conversion of MSG file into EML format with few simple steps.

Get some of the beneficial features of Datavare MSG to EML Exporter –

  • Batch conversion of MSG files into EML format
  • No issues with any size MSG file
  • Freely export desired MSG files
  • Get entire preview before finalizing the conversion
  • Simply export any Outlook version MSG files
  • Comfortable working on all Windows platforms
  • No modification to original files