This blog will discuss how one can Import EML files to Outlook? The question arises on some users mind is that why need to import EML files to Outlook?
Well, EML file is an email message. That is saved by an email program like MS Outlook or apple mail. It contains the content of the message. Along with message, and sender and date of the message.
EML files sometimes get corrupted. So, its better to firstly export them into PST. That will give the user the actual data and information. Along with no file corruption.
EML files contain a single email message. On the other hand, PST file contains the entire mailbox data.
Lets understand from a users issue via users query.
User Query
MS Outlook is my default application for emailing. But before this, I have used Outlook Express. I have uninstalled Outlook Express From my computer. I have some of EML files which i have created from Outlook Express. In these EML files I have my important emails, but I am unable to open them with Outlook. Can anyone suggest me any way to Import EML Files into Outlook PST?
–Ailicia Pupur, California
Ways to Migrate EML Files to Outlook
There are different ways for users to Import EML files to Outlook. User can either use the manual method or the professional method.
Manual Methods to Perform the Migration Task
This is practical, but the process is complicated. It is also risky due to possibility of data loss. For instance, here is how users can transfer EML files from Windows live mail to Office 365.
The conversion requires two stages. First users must be turn into PST file. After that, that file would be import to Outlook.
It is advisable to create the backup of data before performing this task.
Import EML Files to Outlook Via Windows Live Mail
1. First, run the application on your local machine.
2. Click on the file option and export option. Then select the email messages.
3. Then, choose Microsoft Exchange as the export option and click on the next button.
4. After this, users will get a message pop up saying that all emails will be exported to Outlook/Microsoft Exchange. Click ok to process further.
5. Users can either migrate all email folders or choose only important folders that users need to export.
Through using Select folders option.
6. Then Click OK.
7. After the completing the export pop-up, click finish.
Import EML Files to Outlook Via Microsoft Outlook
For this method, Users must have their EML files saved separately in their computer. And there should not be any EML supported email client installed. It is important to have outlook on your device.
1. Open Outlook on your machine.
2. Negotiate the location where the EML files are saved. Then, select a file.
3. Drag the selected EML file and drop it into Outlook application.
This method only be beneficial for those who have minimum files to import. Advise for those users who have bulk EML files to use a professional solution.
Import EML Using Outlook Express
To be able to perform this task, users have to configure their EML files with Outlook Express. By importing this mentioned application and dragging files into it. After this users can proceed ahead.
1.Run this application on your device.
2. Go to file.
3. Then select open and export. Then choose import or export.
4. Select Import internet mail and addresses then outlook express and then click next. Then click finish to import EML files to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007,2003.
Limitations of Manual Methods
There is a high change for files to get corrupted during the process. Also it is not guaranteed that the data will be same after the process. However, with the help of these approaches email attachments are rarely migrated to outlook.
These manual methods will modify the SMTP header part of the EML file. Along with that, the changes will also be performed in the meta properties.
Not only these manual methods are not 100% guarantee. If the user have many files to import, then its gonna take a lot of time. Along with physical efforts.
Professional Method to Transfer EML File to Outlook PST
It is not possible to import EML to outlook without any data loss. Especially using manual methods.
So, the need for a professional solution arises. One such Professional converter tool for EML to PST is available for users. This solution will provide users with many goods. Including: Supports to converts EML files to PST and many file formats. Not only that converts EML to PST while maintaining message formatting and attributes. Along with many benefits.
Conclusion
Importing EML files to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2007 etc, is a common user query. To solve this issue we have discussed many manual methods. Along with a professional method. However, the manual method has some limitations while performing the task. So, the users need to think before using them.
We have also mentioned a professional solution to ease out users worry.
Read More: How to convert multiple MBOX files to PST?
