To get your Outlook emails into use with another email client, such as Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird, you'll need to convert your PST files to EML format. There are two ways to do this: the manual process or professional approach.
Using the Manual Method: Move Emails to EML from Outlook
Start exporting emails from Outlook using the manual drag-and-drop method as follows:
Open Microsoft Outlook that is installed on your computer.
On your desktop, create a new folder to store your emails.
Select all of the emails you want to export from Outlook on the PST.
Drag and drop the emails directly into the folder created on your desktop.
Outlook will create an .eml file for each email you drop into the folder you made on your desktop.
Limitations:
• Emails can only be exported individually.
• Attachments and folder structure may not be preserved.
• Exporting large PST files can be slow.
Technical Method: Use the Softaken PST to EML Converter
If you want a faster, more accurate, and bulk conversion, the Softaken PST to EML Converter is a great option.
Here's how it works:
1. Open the tool and add your PST files.
2. Before you convert, you will be able to see all the mailbox items and accounts.
3. Select EML as the output format.
4. Choose where you want the converted files to be exported.
5. After clicking Convert, the whole PST mailbox will be converted to EML files in seconds.
This method guarantees 100% data safety, the folder structure is preserved, attachments are preserved, metadata preserved (time, date, from), and inferno files created. The tool will work on all versions of Outlook and Windows. You do not need technical experience to use this as it is made easy.
