Outlook is a desktop-based email client that manages emails, contacts, calendar scheduling, tasks, and more. Do you have EML files and wish to import them to Outlook? If yes, then you are on the right page. In this blog, we have written an automated method for importing EML files to MS Outlook.
Overview
EML is a file format widely used to store single email messages. Each email contains a message, attachments, metadata (To, cc, bcc, subject, From) and formatting. EML file is supported by email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird, Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, etc.
Outlook is an email client that allows you to manage emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc. It stores data items like emails, contacts, calendars, notes, tasks, etc in two file formats- OST and PST.
Why import EML files to Outlook?
- Outlook has an easy-to-use interface that allows users to use it easily and manage their emails efficiently.
- It provides advanced security features and protects mailbox files by password.
- It manages not only emails but also facilitates task management and calendar scheduling which helps work professionals.
- Outlook is cost-efficient. The services provide value for money and now personal and working professionals are using Outlook in their day-to-day life.
- If a business organisation wants to switch from EML-supporting email clients to MS Outlook for managing their workflow.
Also Read: How to Convert/Import EML to MBOX?
How to Import EML Files to Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013?
The best software to import EML to Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, and 2013 is eSoftTools EML to PST converter software. With this software, you can convert multiple EML files to PST in bulk. This is the most advanced and reliable software for email conversion.
Key features
- Allows you to add unlimited multiple EML or EMLX files for conversion to PSTÂ in the software.
- Without the installation of EML email clients such as Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc it converts EML files to PST.
- Preview of files/folders of the EML files before conversion and allow you to select the files/folders for conversion.
- Directly imports EML files to cloud-based applications like Office 365, yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, and IMAP.Â
- Maintains the email header structure and preserves email attachments in well format while conversing.
- Software preservers email formatting and maintains email meta properties (To, cc, bcc, subject, Date & Time) during conversion.
- Compatible with all editions of Windows Operating System such as Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & below versions.
Quick Steps to convert EML to PST(Outlook)
- Download, install and launch eSoftTools EML to PST Converter Software on your system.
- Click on the Select EML folder from the above menu bar and load the EML files/folder in the software.

- Load all the EML files, start scanning and preview EML files/folders in the preview panel.
- Select the EML files/folders to be converted and click the Convert EML button.

- Now choose Export to PSTÂ and browse the saving location on your system.

- Click on the Convert button to start the conversion process
Conclusion
In the above blog, we have discussed reasons and automated methods to convert EML files to PST. The automated method is the best and most reliable in bulk converting EML to PST. This tool will help you switch from EML supporting email clients to Outlook easily and efficiently.
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