1Change file format
Softaken docs: use Change File Format to pick PST, OST, EML, EMLX, MSG, or MBOX (Thunderbird), then OK.

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100% SafeSoftaken 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.
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1Softaken docs: use Change File Format to pick PST, OST, EML, EMLX, MSG, or MBOX (Thunderbird), then OK.
2Softaken docs: choose folder (recursive) or single/multiple files, then Browse to load the mailbox.
3Softaken docs: view the complete mailbox folder tree, select all or desired folders, then Continue.
4Softaken docs: Browse output location; Extract All or Filter Attachments by extension; optionally Ignore Duplicate Attachments; Extract Emails Now.
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Softaken Email Attachment Extractor docs:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can easily extract all or desired file extensions from the PST/OST file format and save them locally.
This attachment extraction tool easily extracts attachments from single email files such as EML, EMLX, or MSG.
The software is capable of extracting attachments from MBOX/MBX and installed Thunderbird mailboxes.
You can extract your desired file attachment formats such as PDFs, XLS, Word documents, text files, PPTs, HTML, or any other format.
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.
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