{"id":313,"date":"2025-07-01T12:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/?p=313"},"modified":"2025-07-02T12:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:32:22","slug":"convert-msg-to-eml-file-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/convert-msg-to-eml-file-format\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert MSG to EML File Format? Suggested by Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify\">In this article, you will find some of the easy and efficient ways using which you will be able to convert MSG to EML file format on Windows and Mac machines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card mb-5 bg-menu\">\n<div class=\"card-header text-center fw-bold\">Table of Contents <button class=\"btn-toc\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#toc\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Hide<\/button><\/div>\n<div id=\"toc\" class=\"card-body collapse show\" style=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m1\">Reasons to Perform Conversion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m2\">How to Convert MSG Files to EML Format<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m3\">Free Manual Method<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m4\">Professional Tool for Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m5\">Method for Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m6\">The Final Verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Microsoft Outlook is the email client when it comes to the arena of the most popular and secure cloud platforms. As we know that MS Outlook mainly works with PST file format, but it also saves the single email, contact, calendar, task, journal, etc. in MSG file format.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">On the other hand, EML is the most standard file format that is used by many email clients including Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Gmail, etc. Furthermore, this email client manages and stores the information with all the attachments.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Another Scenario<\/strong>: Top 2 ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/msg-to-pst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Import MSG files to PST<\/strong><\/a> file format<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">The below article explains all those reasons and methods by which one can easily convert MSG files into EML file format, on both Mac and Windows OS.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"m1\">Why do Users need to Perform MSG to EML Conversion?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">EML has plenty of advantages. Some of the most common scenarios as to why a user needs to convert MSG files into EML format are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Easy to Switch Between Email Clients<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>MSG format is actually a proprietary format to Microsoft Outlook. So, users cannot use this file directly in any other email client. On the other hand, EML is a widely supported file format. Therefore, it is necessary to convert Outlook MSG to EML format in order to use MSG files in popular email clients like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, em Client, Zoho (import feature), etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Easy Backup Due to Extensive Support<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>EML files are easy to backup and view due to its extensive support. So, many organizations often email data backup in EML format.<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Platform Independence<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>MSG files are dependent on Outlook. So, if the platform does not have Outlook installed or it does not support Outlook, the MSG files will be nothing more than a decoration. But EML is supported on all platforms like Linux, Mac and Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"m2\">How to Convert MSG Files to EML File Format<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few methods to perform this conversion. It can be done manually or using third-party professional software. Each method has its own pros and cons. Users can choose what they want after going through these explained methods.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m3\">Manually Drag-and-Drop via Outlook on Windows OS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">The only manual solution that I can think of is using the Outlook interface and Windows Explorer. So, yes, you must have those emails within Outlook and not already in MSG format on your system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">1. Open Microsoft Outlook and find the .msg file you want to convert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">2. Drag the email from Outlook to a folder on your desktop. It stays as an .msg file.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">3. Open that .msg file in Outlook again. Click reply or forward to start a new message.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">4. Drag the message from the reply or forward window to a folder in an email program like Windows Mail or Thunderbird that can use .eml files.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m4\">Professional MSG to EML Converter for Windows<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">This conversion can be achieved using the most feasible application namely, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/msg-converter-wizard-windows-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSG File Converter<\/a><\/strong> Wizard. So, without any further ado, let us see the steps to convert Outlook messages to EML file format. In addition to this, users can easily perform bulk <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/msg-to-pdf-converter-with-attachments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSG to PDF Conversion<\/a><\/strong> with attachments using this software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Download the <strong>MSG to EML Conversion Software<\/strong> into your Windows computer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block p-3 text-white\" style=\"background: #279874; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/download\/SYS3M4S4G\/14\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"> Free Download<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block p-3 text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/buy\/SYS3M4S4G\/14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Use <strong>Add File(s)<\/strong> to insert MSG files into the software.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows01-add-file.webp\" alt=\"add msg files to msg to eml converter\" width=\"974\" height=\"498\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2171\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Then, look at the preview of the files and press on <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows02-export.webp\" alt=\"export msg to eml\" width=\"972\" height=\"497\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2172\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> In this case, select the type of export as <strong>EML<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows03-eml-select.webp\" alt=\"select eml format\" width=\"972\" height=\"495\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2173\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Apply the filters by clicking on the <strong>Adv. Settings<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows04-eml-adv-settings.webp\" alt=\"set advanced settings\" width=\"972\" height=\"495\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2174\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> Now you can specify the destination location by pressing the Browse button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows05-eml-browse.webp\" alt=\"browse the destination location\" width=\"972\" height=\"497\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2175\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> In the end, hit the <strong>Export<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows06-eml-export.webp\" alt=\"finally export outlook msg to eml\" width=\"972\" height=\"497\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2176\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Simply by following the steps provided above, you will be able to export MSG emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, journals, etc. into EML file format. The tool ensures data security and integrity throughout the exportation procedure.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m5\">Convert MSG Data into EML on Mac Machine<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">If you are a Mac user, and finding it difficult to opt for an appropriate solution, then, your wait has come to an end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Firstly, on your Mac machine, properly download, install, and launch the tool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block p-3 text-white\" style=\"background: #279874; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/download\/SYS3M7M6C\/14\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"> Free Download<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block p-3 text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/buy\/SYS3M7M6C\/14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> From here, click on the <strong>Add File(s)<\/strong> or <strong>Add Folder(s)<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mac01-add-files.webp\" alt=\"add msg files on mac software\" width=\"943\" height=\"611\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2177\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click on <strong>Change<\/strong> to select the destination location of the output files.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mac02-click-change.webp\" alt=\"change the destination location\" width=\"945\" height=\"609\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2178\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Then, select the radio button adjacent to <strong>EML<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mac03-msg-to-eml.webp\" alt=\"select eml format as the export format\" width=\"944\" height=\"610\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2179\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Next, you can apply the filters by clicking on the <strong>Advance Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mac04-advance-settings-eml.webp\" alt=\"apply advanced filters\" width=\"760\" height=\"464\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2180\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> At last click on the <strong>Export<\/strong> button to begin the exportation procedure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mac05-export-to-eml.webp\" alt=\"msg to eml conversion\" width=\"944\" height=\"608\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2181\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Users working on the Mac machines can follow the steps written above to perform the MSG to EML Mac conversion in an effortless manner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Now, let us talk about some of the features offered by the tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impeccable Characteristics of the Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"text-justify\">\n<li>Enables you to perform bulk conversion without altering any data.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates filtering options for quick or selective exportation.<\/li>\n<li>Manages the folder structure and data integrity throughout.<\/li>\n<li>Renders an export report after the Outlook messages to EML procedure ends.<\/li>\n<li>Functional with all the versions of Windows and Mac OS, be it latest or prior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"m6\">The Final Verdict<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-justify\">In this write-up provided above, we have discussed the best ways to perform MSG to EML Conversion on both Mac and Windows OS. So, if you are working on any of these operating systems, then, this blog is certainly for you. 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