How to convert PST to EML file format online for free

If you are thinking of switching from one email client to another email client then Email conversion becomes much necessary. As different email clients support different file formats, because of this you cannot import files directly. Here, we” ll discuss how you can export PST to EML file format and why it is important.

Conversion of PST file to EML file format

EML file format is used widely in “Microsoft Outlook Express”. EML format is an E-mail message file. The outlook saves each and every message in the EML file format. Several email clients also use EML file formats such as Linux, Mac, and Thunderbird in windows, etc. Users want to convert their important PST files to EML as an EML file takes less space and can be easily opened by various Email clients that support EML.

Manual Approach to Convert PST to EML

You can follow the below process to export PST files to EML manually. The process might look complex but you need to be patient. Before starting the conversion, ensure that you have made a complete Backup to all your original PST files to be converted. Several manual steps for conversion -

Step 1: Install the Mozilla Thunderbird - version 17.09 to your system.
Step 2: Create a New account or choose an existing one.

Step 3: Manually configure, provide IMAP (Incoming) and SMTP (Outgoing) server address & number SSL port for a web account.

Step 4: Wait till all the mails are synchronized. Then click on Tools and Choose Import option.

Step 5: Click on the type of material you want to import then click on “Next”.

Step 6: Select “Outlook”, then move further with “Next”

Step 7: Wait until the importing process gets complete. Once it gets complete, click on the finish button.

Step 8: Click on Inbox in the left panel and select all the mails (ctrl+A). Hit Right-click on your mouse and choose the “Save as”.

Step 9: Define the destination folder path to save the resultant EML files. From windows explorer, find all migrated EML files.

You have now successfully completed the PST to EML conversion without causing any damage to the original mailbox.
This Manual approach to convert PST files to EML is a much complex and time-consuming method. The method involves some critical steps where there could be some risk of Data loss. To have a secure and proficient file conversion, you can use a third party professional software where you will get prominent features that are lacking in manual method. Previously, I have used software to perform the same task and quite impressed with the work. There was no risk of any data loss and caused no alteration to the original file. I took a couple of minutes for conversion.

Professional Method to convert PST files to EML 

If you want to convert PST files to other formats like EML then you can use a third party PST to EML converter tool. The software is designed for those users who want to migrate their Outlook PST files to other file formats or Email clients. You will get some advanced features in professional tools.

How Professional Tool Works

Step by step process to convert PST files to EML file format -

1. Run the software, click on “Add file(s)” to add files to the software.
2. Select “single-mode”, if you want to convert a single file or “Multiple modes” if you want a bulk conversion
3. Then in the dropdown, select “save as other formats” option.
4. If you choose “single-mode”, Hit the “Next” button.
5. A tree-like structure will form, select the files to export.
6. Click on “Convert”.
7. In the output option, choose “Save as EML”, use date filter feature and define the destination path as per your requirement.
8. Click on “Apply”. Wait till the conversion process gets complete.
9. And if you have chosen “multiple mode” then also the same process will be done as in “Single-mode”

Now you are all set to access the resultant EML format files on your system.

Conclusion

Above we have discussed methods of how users can convert Outlook PST to EML. Manual method and third party professional method. Where the manual method is quite complex and time-consuming and there could be a risk for Data loss or causes any changes to the original files if all the steps are not followed accurately, Professional method is the use of third party software where user can easily convert their important files to EML format without any risk of Data loss with some advanced features.