Convert EML to MSG
| File Extension | EML |
| Full Name | Email Message Format |
The extension .eml refers to files of the type Email messages. The eml email files can vary in their structure based on the client program that created these files.The Eml files follow generally the same structure and allow the users to store message information in the email format.
| File Extension | MSG |
| Full Name | Saved Email Message |
The extension .MSG belongs to files of the type, Outlook Mail Message files. The technique used to store the data in a MSG file is very similar to the one used with other Microsoft file formats like Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. The same “DocType” technique is applied here for storing the data.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "EML") to another (referred to as "MSG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, EML file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format EML to format MSG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform EML to MSG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format EML and transforming it into format MSG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of EML to MSG converters.
Conversion from EML to MSG
EML to MSG
How to convert the EML file to MSG?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of EML to MSG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the EML file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file EML, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the EML file to the application
- Select the output format of the MSG file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MSG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MSG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the EML format:
Other conversions
to the MSG format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.