My .msg files are contacts and calendar entries, not emails. Can they go to EML?

The tool can automatically process such types of data but EML is for emails and forcing a contact information to it, is not the right way.

Does the formatting of data remain intact after conversion?

Yes, the MSG2EML Converter retains the data formatting in its exact form after conversion.

Can I convert MSG files to EML format in bulk?

Yes, using the automated MSG to EML file converter, it is possible to easily convert MSG files to EML in bulk at once.

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MSG to EML Converter Tool

Dedicated desktop software to batch export Microsoft Outlook .msg files into universal .eml and .emlx files for Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc. BitRecover MSG to EML converter wizard preserves full metadata, email headers, inline formatting, folder structure and embedded attachments.

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1,002,480 Downloads Since 2019 Free version converts the first 25 MSG files per folder to EML

MSG to EML converter software directly converts MSG files to EML format without Outlook installation.
Batch convert multiple MSG files to EML in a single process to save time and effort.
Convert MSG files into standard MIME-based EML format while preserving supported email headers, text, and attachments.
Select MSG files, folders, or subfolders using dual file selection options for conversion to EML.
Use advanced filters to convert specific MSG emails to EML based on date range, subject, and other supported criteria.
Support MSG files from New Outlook, Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, and earlier supported versions and save them as EML files.
Choose the desired destination path to save converted EML files using the built-in Browse option.
Organize converted EML files with smart file naming options based on name, subject, date, and time.
Optimize system performance during bulk MSG to EML conversion with customizable optimization settings.

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Advanced Filters

MSG to EML Converter Tool Allows to Customize Conversion Process

BitRecover MSG to EML wizard has various inbuilt filters to export specific .msg data to .eml based on different criteria:

Date Range: After enabling the date range filter, clients can set start and end dates to convert Outlook MSG to EML between a specific date range.
From & To: Enable these options and enter the sender or receiver email address to change the MSG to EML format selectively.
Subject: Check the subject filter and fill in the specific email subject to export files with that exact subject match.
Exclude Folders: This filter option is helpful if someone wishes to exclude some unnecessary folders while completing the conversion task.
Root Folder: This software automatically uses the Migrated folder as the root. But using this filter, you can rename the folder according to your preference.

Core Features

Know the Capabilities and Benefits of BitRecover MSG to EML Converter Software

Dual Mode to Add MSG Files

MSG to EML conversion wizard provides two distinct modes for adding MSG files. You can use the “select files” option to upload particular MSG files, or use “select folders” option to add entire MSG folders in one go without limitations.

Automatic Data Sync

BitRecover converter for MSG to EML will automatically sync all MSG files from their scattered data, as soon as you choose the files or folders in dual-mode. It will upload all subfolders and files directly, without uploading them one-by-one manually.

Export MSG to EML With All Items

Using this MSG to EML converter software users can easily convert MSG to EML files with complete attributes such as email headers, inline text, fonts, links, subject matter, attachments, metadata, and many others.

Data Security & Integrity

BitRecover MSG to EML converter has been designed to protect data from the risk of being lost or corrupted. It works entirely offline; therefore, users can be sure that MSG file will be converted to EML format securely.

Batch Convert MSG to EML

Use MSG to EML Converter tool to easily batch convert MSG to EML file without worrying about the size of the files. With the software, users can process a large number of MSG files or folders at once without effort.

Export ANSI & Unicode MSG to EML

Our tool easily converts both ANSI (Outlook 2002 and earlier) and UNICODE (Outlook 2003 and later) MSG files to EML format. The software retains properties and data integrity of source MSG file.

Multiple File Naming Options

The tool lets users convert MSG to EML with a unique file naming option to rename the resultant EML files. Various options are available for renaming, such as Subject + Date, From + Subject + Date, and Date + From + Subject.

Standalone & Offline Utility

BitRecover converter for MSG to EML works independently without any internet connection. The software is more secure since it doesn’t require the installation of any email client.

BitRecover MSG to EML Converter is Available on Trusted Platforms

Our converter tool for MSG to EML is recognized by the most trusted software directories. Users can easily find, review, and download the software from the following trusted platforms.

Microsoft Marketplace

BitRecover MSG to EML wizard is highly reliable for Windows users. Users can download the BitRecover MSG to EML conversion tool from the Microsoft ecosystem with confidence since it meets all security and quality standards.

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What MSG Data Users Can Convert to EML and What Not?

A successful MSG to EML conversion keeps all the important data. However, it leaves behind some Outlook-specific information that EML does not support.

Headers and metadata

All information associated with an email, such as sender, recipient, CC, BCC, subject, sent/received date, message ID, and internet headers, is retained. This information helps with keeping the original identification of the email intact.

Attachments and nested messages

Usually, all files attached to the email will remain as is after conversion. However, if the email contains a message within the message, it may or may not be retained, depending on the output format.

Formatting and Hierarchy

HTML messages, fonts, pictures, hyperlinks, and signatures do not change for the email message. The folder where information is located is kept as it is so that emails do not arrive in a flat mass.

What Ends Up in the Output File

Message.eml

Messages, headers and attachments

Every time

Original folder structure

Recreated under your selected destination path

Every time

Savinglog.txt

Source, destination and status of the entire process

Every time

Error logs

Only contains the information about messages which were not converted and why

If there is an error

Message.emlx

Created .eml or .emlx files

Your choice

Size decreases while converting MSG to EML. Testing results, conducted by BitRecover, revealed that reduction occurred up to 45% when converting MSG to EML format because the compound container has a structure that a flat MIME file doesn't require.

ANSI and Unicode both read

Outlook version 2002 and older produced ANSI .msg files. Whereas Outlook 2003 and later ones generated Unicode.

Contacts and calendars are different matters.

Outlook saves those too in .msg. EML is an email container, whereas contacts need to be saved in vCard or CSV and appointments in PDF based on the same tool using different saving options.

What no EML can hold, whichever tool you use

Some MAPI properties are exclusively used in Outlook without any equivalent corresponding to RFC 5322 so they cannot be put into plain text.

Here are a few examples of MAPI properties:

Follow-up flags and their dates
Color categories
Voting buttons with their respective replies
Retention and archive policies
Links to Outlook tasks and appointments

If any of these types of formats are involved in the given issue, then the PST format should be used as it handles everything without problems. You can convert MSG to PST, with the same license.

These points are important to keep in mind because that is where many users make mistakes during their MSG processing. If the folder that is in front of you was exported out of the mailbox, the files should be processed in the .eml format. If the folder originated from the calendar or contact folder, the task should be done correctly without forcing the destination into email format.

Online vs. Offline MSG to EML Converter Software

Know why you should avoid using Web tools to convert .msg files to .eml and switch to a secure offline tool:

Online MSG to EML Converter Tool

✗ Sensitive MSG data uploaded to a third-party server.
✗ No security for private and confidential emails.
✗ Requires internet connection at all times.
✗ Not many features for customization.
✗ Only a few MSG files can be converted to EML at a time.
✗ Conversion time is highly dependent on internet speed.
✗ Limitations on file sizes and daily uses.

BitRecover Desktop MSG to EML Converter Wizard

✓ All data remains on your local drive and is safe and secure.
✓ Completely secure, tested, and no data tracking.
✓ Works offline and does not require any internet connection.
✓ Features for selecting folders, sorting data, and customization.
✓ Can convert multiple MSG files to EML at once seamlessly.
✓ Quickly convert MSG to EML to save time and efforts.
✓ No restrictions on file size or daily uses.

Use Cases

Who Should Use MSG to EML Converter Software?

convert MSG files to EML

Thunderbird & Apple Mail Users

Users require MSG to EML wizard when moving from Outlook to Thunderbird or Apple Mail.

Legal Professionals

Lawyers and legal teams convert MSG files to EML using a trusted MSG to EML conversion software when they need secure, formatted email archives.

eM Client Users

eM Client does not directly support MSG files. Hence users moving from Outlook to eM client, need to convert MSG to EML with a reliable MSG to EML tool.

IT Departments

IT teams use our MSG to EML converter when they have to manage complex and bulk email migrations.

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Corporate Compliance

BitRecover MSG to EML offline software is also helpful for companies that must meet strict data retention and compliance requirements.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements of the MSG to EML Conversion Software

Product Name: BitRecover MSG to EML Converter Wizard
Version: 26.3
Size: 92.2 MB
License: Demo & Premium

Trial Limitations

Download the free demo version of the MSG to EML converter Wizard to quickly evaluate its features. The trial version allows you to export MSG to EML for free, but it only saves 25 items per folder. For an unlimited number of conversions, prefer the full version, which allows you to convert MSG to EML format in bulk without size limitations.

System Specifications

Hard Disk Space
200 MB of free hard disk space

RAM
Minimum 4 GB RAM

Processor
Intel® Pentium 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz is recommended)

Supported Platforms

Microsoft Windows – Windows OS 11 (64 bit), 10, 8, 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) & Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008.
Mac OS – Golden Gate, Tahoe, Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, and Mountain Lion, etc.
Supported Source – ANSI and Unicode Outlook Message Item File (MSG)

Product Guides

Electronic Delivery

BitRecover MSG to EML Converter Wizard is delivered automatically. After your payment is confirmed, you will receive an email with a link to download the product and the activation key.

FAQs

Mostly Asked Queries about MSG to EML Converter Software

Yes, you can convert MSG to EML without Outlook installed using a specialized tool like BitRecover MSG to EML Converter Wizard.

No. A file extension does not just describe the file, it also defines it. A .msg is a binary composite format while a .eml file is plain text. When the file extension is changed, the bytes of the source file remain the same and, hence, the program attempts to read the empty header.

EML is a generic format that opens in Thunderbird, eM Client, Windows Mail, and often used by most webmail import screens. EMLX is Apple Mail's version of such a format. EMLX should be used exclusively when moving data to Apple Mail.

The MSG to EML converter tool can automatically process such types of data but EML is for emails and forcing contact information to it is not the right way.

Yes, the MSG2EML software retains the data formatting in its exact form after conversion.

There is no such limitation on the number of MSG files that have to be converted to EML format, if you are using the smart tool to export MSG to EML format.

Yes, using the desktop converter for MSG to EML, it is possible to easily convert MSG files to EML in bulk at once.

Yes, the MSG to EML Converter Software is available in two different versions - a Windows-based version and a Mac-based version. Users can download the version according to their system requirements.