How to convert PST to MSG format with Attachments

If you are looking for the solution to convert PST to MSG format then probably you are at the right place. Here we will have all our discussion about the conversion of PST to MSG file with all attachments. This blog will help you with the bulk conversion of your PST files in a single go. What are the needs to convert PST files to MSG and some easy methods for the conversion?

Reasons to migrate Outlook PST to MSG

The database is very important whether it could be personal data or professional data. Due to some uncertain conditions, users want to import their PST files to MSG format. Here are some of the reasons listed below -

1. There is a risk of corruption in large file size, that’s a reason users want to convert PST files to MSG.
2. Today, sharing a particular email to another person has become a regular task. Outlook and other email clients provide options of forwarding emails but what if you have to choose more than one file from the received files list?
3. Suppose you have 500+ items in your mailbox and you have received a call where you have to send some particular emails to the person, then what will you do?

To solve these problems, We will discuss two approaches that will help you with the conversion.

1. Manual Approach - If you have less than around 5mails then this method is one of the fastest methods.
2. Third-party software to convert PST to MSG with ease and without having any kind of risk to data loss.

Manual trick for PST to MSG conversion

You can export selected PST files to MSG manually. Users can’t perform bulk conversion here, only a few of the chosen files can be exported to MSG format. Follow the step by step method -

Step 1: Log in to Outlook application > Select inbox > Choose a mail > drag the mail and drop it to the desktop.


Step 2: Follow the same process again by selecting files to export as in step 1.

Step 3: If you have already made a folder of MSG files, Zip it by using any tool. Otherwise, make a folder of MSG files and zip it.


Step 4: Compose the New mail and then send the folder as an attachment.


This manual method is the quickest method of conversion but it becomes quite complex if you have multiple files to export as you need to, again and again, select a single file and drag and drop each mail to windows explorer. You can use any third-party tool for easy and secure conversion and even bulk conversion.

Third PartyTechnique to convert PST to MSG

If you want to export multiple Outlook PST files to MSG file format then in this case you can use a third party reliable PST to MSG converter from ShDataRescue that will help you to convert hundreds of files in a single go. There are numerous vendors also but I found that this tool is unique as having some advanced features that will provide ease to the users for conversion.
I’ll list some of the prominent features for conversion from PST to MSG.

Key features of the Tool

• Compatible with numerous file formats like EML, EMLX, PDF, TXT, HTML, etc.
• Supports Batch conversion
• Date filter option that allows users to sort files by providing the date range.
• The Graphical interface is User friendly.
• The software allows you to remove the unintentionally added PST files from the conversion list.
• The Demo version allows you to convert 25 emails for free.

Step by Step process for conversion

Here I will discuss the step by step process of conversion of Outlook PST files to MSG file format -

1. Run the software and add file(s) to the software.
2. After adding files. Select “single-mode” if you want to export selective files from the folder or “multiple mode” to convert all the PST files present in the folder.
3. Choose “Save as other formats” in the dropdown
4. If you chose “Single-mode”, hit the “Next” button 
5. The tree-like structure will form, choose the files that you want to export then click “Convert”
6. In the dropdown option, go to “Save as MSG”, “Naming convention”. Use the date filter feature as per your requirement.
7. Click on “Apply” and wait until all your PST files are exporting.

Note: If you choose “Multiple mode”, then click on “convert” and the same procedure will follow.

Conclusion

In this article, I have discussed how you can convert PST to MSG file format manually and also by using third party PST to MSG converter tool. We have seen that it becomes more time consuming with the manual approach as you need to one by one file and by using efficient third-party software, you can easily perform a bulk conversion in a single click securely without losing any data.