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PST to EML Converter

Convert Outlook items from PST data files to EML format, making them compatible with Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail, Windows Mail, and other email clients.

  • Convert healthy, corrupted, and password-protected PST and OST files
  • Convert emails, attachments, contacts, calendar events, and tasks
  • No Need for Outlook Installation
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What’s New in PST to EML Converter

v 1.26

Converting PST to EML files

How to convert PST to EML files?

This tool converts items from Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) to EML format. EML files are a convenient format for transferring messages between different email clients and systems. To convert PST to EML files, follow these steps:

  1. Choose a File or Folder with Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost)
  2. Select the destination path for the resulting EML files
  3. Optionally, customize additional settings:
    • Process subfolders
    • Create individual folders for each Outlook Data File
    • Replicate folder structure from source Outlook Data File
    • Skip empty folders
    • Save internet transport headers
    • Overwrite mode for existing files
  4. Click "Run" to convert PST to EML files
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PST to EML Portable Version (.zip) - No installation required

Usage: pst2eml-cli [command] [options]

Command: convert eml
Description: Convert .pst and .ost files to EML format

Options:
  -f, --file      Required. Path to the file(s) to be converted, supporting wildcard characters (*?).
  -n, --name      (Default: subject) Naming convention for exported files. Valid values: subject, sequential, entryId
  -q, --query     Search query for filtering messages.
  -p, --path      Destination path for EML files.
  -v, --verbose   Display detailed processing information on your screen.
  --fullscan      Perform an extensive scan for damaged or corrupted files.
  --harddel       Find and export 'hard deleted' and 'orphaned' items.
  --harddel-only  Export only 'hard deleted' and 'orphaned' items.
  --atchm-only    Export only attached emails.
  --mkdir         Create an individual directory for each exported file.
  --srcfolders    Preserve the source folder structure.
  --empty         Include empty folders in the export.
  --headers       Save internet transport headers.
  --enc-type      (Default: QuotedPrintable) Content transfer encoding. Valid values: QuotedPrintable, _7bit, _8bit
  --mode          (Default: rename) Overwrite mode. Valid values: rename, overwrite, skip

Command line options

PST to EML Converter offers command line options for exporting items from .pst and .ost files to EML format. To start the export, use the convert eml command followed by various options.

One of the key features is the ability to apply a search query to filter messages based on specific criteria, utilizing search keywords and boolean search operators. This allows users to extract only the relevant items they need, saving time and effort.

  • Support different naming conventions and macros for exported files
  • Convert attached emails
  • No Outlook installation required

Features

Converts Contacts, Calendar and Tasks

Since EML is a format for storing email messages only, Outlook contacts, calendar, and tasks can be exported as emails.

Bulk Conversion Made Easy

With our PST to EML Converter, you can convert multiple PST files to EML format in one go. This feature saves you time and effort, especially if you have a large number of files to convert.

Preserves All Email Data

Our converter ensures that all email data are properly transferred to the EML files. This means you won't lose any important information during the conversion process.

No Limits on the Number or Size of Resulting Files

There are no limits on the number and size of resulting files and files to be converted. You can convert an unlimited number of folders or files as often as you want.

Compatible with all Outlook versions

Export Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 emails to EML files. Microsoft Outlook installation is not required.

Converts Password-Protected PST Files

If your PST files are password-protected, don't worry - our converter can handle them. You can easily convert these files without having to enter the password.

Technical Specifications

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PST to EML Converter
Version: 1.26
License: Free, Personal, and Commercial use
Release Date: Feb, 2024
Download: Portable version and Installer
System Requirements

System Requirements

Processor: Intel-compatible (x86, x64)
Memory: 1 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
Hard Disk: 50 MB for installation files
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7
Prerequisites: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about PST to EML Converter, feel free to ask! Below, we have answered a few commonly asked questions to get you started.

Whether you need to open a single EML file or a directory with thousands of .eml files, MSG Viewer makes it easy for you to open, view, and reply all your personal and business emails stored in EML and MSG formats. It allows you organize all your emails and attachments in a similar way as in Outlook.

Converting PST to EML lets you store and back up emails in a convenient format and easily transfer messages between different email clients and systems.

Converting PST to EML files is easy with conversion tools such as PST to EML Converter. The free tool, available on PST Walker's website, allows you to convert multiple PST files simultaneously. Just select a file or folder containing .pst files, specify the destination path for EML files, click Convert, and get the converted .eml files.

Certainly, you can export the corrupted PST file to EML format without experiencing any data loss. The command line options also enable you to recover hard-deleted emails during the conversion process.

By default, the PST to EML converter uses the email subject as the file name. In the Advanced tab, you have the option to choose from the following naming conventions: subject, sequential ID, or Entry ID. Additionally, with Export Macros, you can customize file names according to your specific requirements.