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Extract Attachments from email files like OST, PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, and MBOX

Extract attachments in bulk from PST, OST, MSG, EML, EMLX, and MBOX (including Thunderbird) with Softaken. Softaken lists extension filter (or extract all), ignore duplicates by filename and file size, preview before extract, save to any path, and Outlook not required for PST/OST/MSG. Free demo for verification; from $49. Windows only.
  • Harmlessly extract all attachments like PDF, DOC, XLS, TXT, PPT, etc.
  • Quick extraction of attachments from different files: PST/OST/MSG/MBOX/EML/EMLX
  • Remove duplicate attachments as per the size and file name
  • Preview email data before extracting attachments
  • Easily add any heavy OST and PST files to extract attachments
  • Option to load MBOX, EML, MSG, & EMLX folders at once
  • Download Free Email Attachment Extractor for verifying
  • Provide an option to load files directly from the Thunderbird directory
  • Keep email data and other key attributes preserved
  • Browse any location of your system to save attachments
From $49Free demoWindows onlyExtension filterIgnore duplicatesNo Outlook required
PSTOSTEMLEMLXMSGMBOX

Softaken Email Attachment Extractor extracts attachments from OST, PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, and MBOX. Softaken lists Outlook presence not necessary for PST/MSG/OST; separately save attachments from EML/EMLX/MBOX; load multiple files; filter by extension or extract all; ignore duplicates by filename and size; preserve email headers, subject, inline images, formatting, hyperlinks, sender/receiver details, and folder hierarchy; and save attachments at a preferred path. Softaken also describes exporting attachments for offline reading without an internet connection.

Use cases Softaken lists: export attachments from Outlook OST/PST & MSG; separately save attachments from MBOX, EML & EMLX; read attachments in offline mode after export.

Software interface

Only Softaken Email Attachment Extractor screenshots from the official steps guide.


Email Attachment Extractor - Change File Format PST OST EML EMLX MSG MBOX1

Change file format

Softaken docs: use Change File Format to pick PST, OST, EML, EMLX, MSG, or MBOX (Thunderbird), then OK.

Email Attachment Extractor - Select folder or single multiple files Browse2

Select source files

Softaken docs: choose folder (recursive) or single/multiple files, then Browse to load the mailbox.

Email Attachment Extractor - mailbox folder hierarchy checklist3

Select mailbox folders

Softaken docs: view the complete mailbox folder tree, select all or desired folders, then Continue.

Email Attachment Extractor - output path filter attachments ignore duplicates4

Filter & extract

Softaken docs: Browse output location; Extract All or Filter Attachments by extension; optionally Ignore Duplicate Attachments; Extract Emails Now.

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How to extract email attachments


Step-by-step

Softaken Email Attachment Extractor docs:

  1. Download and Install — install Softaken Email Attachment Extractor on Windows; use Change File Format to pick your mailbox type.
  2. Select Source Files — choose folder (recursive) or single/multiple files, then Browse.
  3. Select Mailbox Folders — select all or desired folders, then Continue.
  4. Configure Extraction — set output path; extract all or filter by extension; optionally ignore duplicates by filename and size; click Extract Emails Now.

Features of Email Attachment Extractor Tool

With the help of this software, you can easily extract all attachments from multiple file formats such as EML, EMLX, MSG, MBOX, PST, and Thunderbird. You can save them in all or any desired file formats such as PDF, XLS, DOC, TXT, HTML, or any other required file format.


Extract Attachments from various files

Extract Attachments from various files

This All-in-one Email Attachment Extraction Tool can flawlessly extract attachments from numerous file extensions such as Thunderbird files, EML, EMLX, MBOX, OST, PST, and MSG. You can easily retrieve attachments from any of these file formats within a few clicks. Also, it is a perfect program to handle without any technical skills.

Save Attached files at the preferred path

Save Attached files at the preferred path

This expert solution offers the facility of choosing a location to save attachments. Users can download attachments at their preferred location on their computer. You can take advantage of downloading multiple attachments and save them locally as per your need. Hence, whenever users need these attachments, they can easily locate them.

Download attachments in batch mode

Download attachments in batch mode

This utility works like a charm as it can extract even hundreds or thousands of attachments from the selected files at a time. Without the requirement for any third-party application, it can download multiple attachments at once. Within a few moments, it can save all attachments from the selected files without any restrictions.

Sort Attachments using extensions

Sort Attachments using extensions

The Email Attachment Downloader program helps you to filter attachments. You have a choice to save all attachments or you can use the ‘filter attachment’ option. By entering/choosing the required file extension, you can extract attachments. As per the selected file extension, attachments are downloaded from email files without any hassle.

Retrieve attachments of all types

Retrieve attachments of all types

The software supports extracting all types of attachments from email files. It can extract PDF, XLS/XLSX, DOC, TXT, PPT, HTML/MHTML, etc. file extensions. Moreover, if the added file has duplicate attachments, it can remove them as per the filename and size. There will be no complaints of data loss at all with this app.

Preserve Email components of Attachments

Preserve Email components of Attachments

The wizard assures the integrity of data while extracting attachments from email files. It properly maintains the properties of emails while separating attachments. It keeps all email headers, subject, inline images, formatting, hyperlinks, sender/receiver details, font styles, etc. intact. Also, it retains the hierarchy of all folders during attachment extraction.

Support for OST PST

Support for OST/PST

You can easily extract all or desired file extensions from the PST/OST file format and save them locally.

Support for EML EMLX MSG

Support for EML/EMLX/MSG

This attachment extraction tool easily extracts attachments from single email files such as EML, EMLX, or MSG.

Support for MBOX Thunderbird

Support for MBOX/Thunderbird

The software is capable of extracting attachments from MBOX/MBX and installed Thunderbird mailboxes.

Choose Selected Attachments

Choose Selected Attachments

You can extract your desired file attachment formats such as PDFs, XLS, Word documents, text files, PPTs, HTML, or any other format.

Feature Comparison of Email Attachment Extractor – Trial and Licensed Version

Features
  • Extract from PST / OST / EML / EMLX / MSG / MBOX
  • Filter Attachments by File Extension
  • Ignore Duplicate Attachments (filename & size)
  • Preview Email Data Before Extract
  • Save Attachments at Preferred Path
  • No Outlook Required for PST / OST / MSG
  • Support Windows 11/10/8/7/others
  • Limitation
  • Price
DEMO Version
  • Free demo for verification
  • FREE
FULL Version
  • Unlimited
  • $49

Softaken FAQ: install the free demo and verify the program before purchasing. Softaken does not state a numeric “10 to 25 emails per folder” extraction limit on this product page. Full licensed extraction from $49.

Email Attachment Extractor FAQs


Yes — Softaken lists all of those: OST, PST, MSG, EML, EMLX, and MBOX, plus Thunderbird. Softaken UI Change File Format lists PST, OST, EML, EMLX, MSG, and MBOX (Thunderbird).
Yes for extensions: Softaken FAQ states filtering based on file extensions. Softaken docs/UI: Extract All Attachments or Filter Attachments with checkboxes (pdf, xls/xlsx, doc/docx, txt, ppt/pptx, pps/ppsx, htm/html) and Enter Extension(s). Softaken lists PDF, XLS/XLSX, DOC, TXT, PPT, HTML/MHTML, etc. Named file-size threshold or date-range filters are not listed on Softaken.
Softaken lists harmlessly extract attachments, keep email data and other key attributes preserved, assure integrity while extracting, keep email headers, subject, inline images, formatting, hyperlinks, sender/receiver details, font styles intact, retain folder hierarchy, and no complaints of data loss. Named “RFC 822 inventory / source mailbox rewrite” slogans beyond Softaken’s wording are not listed.
Outlook: Softaken states Outlook’s presence is not necessary to extract attachments from PST, MSG, and OST. Softaken also lists extraction without any third-party application. Thunderbird directory load: Softaken FAQ states the software can browse files from Thunderbird’s default location, but to avail this feature Thunderbird installation is must. Softaken does not list a Mac edition for this product.
Softaken lists Browse any preferred location to save attachments, retain the hierarchy of all folders during attachment extraction, and Softaken docs: choose the output location where all attachments will save. Named whitelist/blacklist folder templates or auto custom-structured destination trees beyond Softaken’s wording are not listed.
Yes. Softaken lists batch mode for hundreds or thousands of attachments, load multiple email files, load MBOX/EML/MSG/EMLX folders at once, heavy OST and PST files, and Softaken FAQ: bulk download from OST, PST, MBOX, or other formats. Softaken docs include folder (recursive) and single/multiple file selection.
Softaken lists easily add any heavy OST and PST files, batch extraction without restrictions on selected files, and PDF/DOC/XLS/TXT/PPT and other attachment types. Named per-attachment media size caps are not listed on Softaken.
Softaken FAQ: install the demo version and after verifying it, purchase the program. Softaken also lists Download Free Email Attachment Extractor for verifying. Softaken does not state a “10 to 25 emails per folder” extraction limit on this product page. Full licensed edition from $49.

Software Specifications


Engine Note

Softaken Email Attachment Extractor (buy-email-attachment-extractor). Softaken documents multi-format extract for PST/OST/EML/EMLX/MSG/MBOX with Change File Format, folder/file load, mailbox folder selection, extension filter or extract all, ignore duplicates by filename/size, and preferred save path. Named file-size/date-range filters, whitelist/blacklist destination templates, and “100% offline / zero telemetry” slogans are not listed (see FAQs). Demo: free for verification (no numeric limit stated on this Softaken page).

Product Info

Version1.0

Size3.3 MB

Starting Price$49

Full licenseUnlimited

Demo & License

Free demo: Softaken FAQ says install the demo and verify before purchase. A “10 to 25 emails per folder” range is not stated on this Softaken page. Full from $49.

DemoAvailable for verification

FilterBy file extension (or extract all)

10–25 per folderNot stated

Licensed editionUnlimited from $49

Input & Output

InputPST / OST / EML / EMLX / MSG / MBOX

OutputExtracted attachments at chosen path

OptionsExtension filter · ignore duplicates

PlatformWindows only (not Mac)

System Requirement

ProcessorAny Pentium Class

Operating SystemWindows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other

Memory512 MB Minimum

Hard Disk100 MB of free space for software installation

Software Delivery

ElectronicVia Email

Minutes15

PrerequisiteOutlook not required (PST/OST/MSG)

Interface Available

Language SupportedEnglish

Support OptionEmails, Chat & Skype

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