Softaken EML to PST Converter

Convert EML to PST with full folder hierarchy and attachments. The tool is perfect for users who want to convert from Thunderbird or Apple Mail format into Microsoft Outlook,including Outlook 2021,Outlook 2024,Microsoft 365,and New Outlook for Windows.

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Directly convert EML/EMLX email files into PST along with complete mailbox structure,attachments and metadata. To do migrations,to back up and archive it,or to export items in a legal-ready format.

  • Comes with complete support for EML files (from Thunderbird,Windows Live Mail,Apple Mail,etc),along with Open. Convert all EML files in a folder into PST
  • Import multiple EML files into Outlook 2021,Outlook 2024,Microsoft 365,or New Outlook for Windows
  • Export several EML files to one PST or create a PST per selected folder

Supports major EML/EMLX sources and exports Unicode PST for Outlook 2024,Outlook 2021,Microsoft 365,and New Outlook for Windows

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How to Convert EML to PST

Watch the guided workflow,then follow the steps below.

Step-by-step conversion

Here are the steps to convert EML/EMLX files into Outlook PST:

  1. Install Softaken EML to PST Converter and launch the tool.
  2. Select File or Folder mode and browse EML/EMLX data.
  3. Preview emails,then apply filters / duplicate handling if needed.
  4. Choose New PST or Existing PST and set the output location.
  5. Click Start Processing to export with folder hierarchy preserved.

Quick Facts

Fast summary for users and AI crawlers.

ItemDetails
Supported FormatsEML,EMLX (input) and PST,PDF,HTML,MHTML,MSG,EMLX,MBOX (export)
PriceFrom 29 USD
OS SupportedWindows 11,10,8,7,Vista,XP,and Windows Server editions
ScreenshotsVideoStepsRequirements

Manual Drag-Drop vs Software Export:What Works Better?

See why manual export can be risky and time-consuming as compared to a dedicated recovery workflow.

FeatureManual Method (Drag &Drop)Softaken EML to PST
Bulk Conversion❌ 10-20 emails limit✅ 50,000+ files tested
Metadata Integrity❌ Date/Time metadata may change in drag-and-drop imports✅ Preserves original SMTP headers and timestamps
Folder Structure❌ Manual recreation required✅ Automatic hierarchy maintained
Attachment Safety❌ Large attachments may be skipped✅ Deep attachment embedding support

Common EML Challenges and How This Tool Solves Them

⚠ Common EML Challenges

  • Bulk migration gets slow with thousands of files
  • Attachments and inline images break after manual copy
  • Non-English characters become unreadable in Outlook
  • Folder hierarchy and timestamps change in drag-and-drop imports

✅ How This Tool Solves It

The converter is optimized for EML workflows and handles batch imports with stable indexing. It preserves SMTP headers,inline HTML content,attachment references,and original folder hierarchy while generating PST output. This supports practical tasks like Restore old Windows Live Mail data,Thunderbird to Outlook migration,and large compliance exports.

Why Users Choose Softaken EML to PST Converter

Three practical reasons teams rely on this tool for fast and safe mailbox migration.

Dashboard view for handling large EML collections

Manage Large EML Collections Easily

Opening hundreds or thousands of EML files one by one is slow and difficult. This tool processes large datasets with optimized multi-threaded indexing and converts bulk EML files into PST for easier review in Outlook.

Mailbox overview showing PST support for multiple item types

PST Supports Broader Mailbox Data

EML mainly stores individual email content,while PST is built for full Outlook mailbox management. Convert EML to PST to handle emails,contacts,notes,and calendar items in one structured format.

Outlook view with imported EML messages and attachments

Open All EML Emails Directly in Outlook

This utility exports unlimited EML files into Outlook-supported PST with attachments intact. It is ideal when switching clients,such as Windows Live Mail to Outlook or Thunderbird to Outlook migration.

Format Supported and Data Mapping Details

Built for cross-client migration with structured mapping,visual clarity,and export controls for high-volume EML and EMLX workflows.

Old Clients (EML / Thunderbird / Live Mail)
Conversion Tool
Structured Outlook PST

📦 Cross-Client Import

Import messages from Windows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Express,Apple Mail and other EML clients.

🔄 Accurate Data Mapping

Processes RFC822 &MIME supportfreshly and maintains structure mapping between source and PST export workflow.

🛡️ Header Integrity

Import email header info into PST like To,From,CC/BCC details with Subject and Date conversion,while retaining hyperlinks in hyperlinked format.

🖼️ Body &Attachment Safety

Keeps inline images,message body,and attachments with original formatting across plain text,HTML,and rich text views.

🔍 Advanced Filters

Advanced filtering is available on To,From,Subject,and Date fields before export.

🧹 Duplicate Control

Duplicate removalcreates a unique PST output without repeated messages.

💾 Flexible Saving Options

Export to existing PST,new PST,or desired destination location as needed.

🗂️ Folder Structure Retention

Preserves complete folder hierarchy and mailbox structure during conversion with No folder flattening.

✅ No Data Loss Quality

Converted mailbox properties and item quality remain intact for reliable migration outcomes.

⚡ Bulk-Scale Processing

Supports unlimited file size selection and bulk conversion in a single run with Unicode PST output.

Flexible NamingSmart FiltersSearchable Output

Notable Features EML to Outlook PST Conversion Tool


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Complete EML to PST Conversion

The conversion program exports emails items,its properties (subject,to,from and attachments) and eml messages to Outlook default format,PST. A safe and trouble-free export is gained with the application without any loss.

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Support Multiple EML Platforms

EML files of Thunderbird,Outlook Express,and Windows Live Mail etc. all *.eml files are opened and read in MS Outlook. EML to PST gives equal support to all the email platforms that create EML files.

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Freedom to Users

EML 2 PST converter gives users the freedom to save converted files to the desired location of their system. It gives users the power to save the converted data to the existed or new PST file so that user can easily access these files.

Icon for Apple Mail EMLX to PST conversion support

EML to PST converter tool offers to read Apple Mail EMLX files on MS Outlook without any interruption. You can simply convert EMLX files to PST format with this application either one by one or an entire folder of EMLX files.

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Preview of Converted Files

Take EML Previewof migrated files in tree structure (Folder Hierarchy) format to ensure the quality of migration. Once you add EML/EMLX files to the software panel,you will get a proper view of these files before they are finally converted to PST format.

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Works with Outlook

Software works with all Major Version of Microsoft Outlook as we as Windows OS like Windows 11,10,8,XP,Vista,7 &Windows Server. Moreover,the converted PST can be opened in Outlook 2019,2016,2013,2010 &lower versions

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User Interface

EMLX to PST is a user-friendly utility. You don't need to hesitate to operate it on your own. In case you have an issue,you can contact us. A 24 hours technical assistance is available to resolve your queries.

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Download Free Trial

Get ready to try the software without any cost. The demo version of EML to PST is ready to try once. Download it to evaluate the functions of the software. It helps you to make the decision to purchase the software.

How to Convert EML to PST without Outlook

How EML to PST conversion works—add file,scan,preview,convert. Runs independently without an active Outlook profile.

  1. Select Folder Mode

    Select EML data using single file,multi-file,or folder mode. Use folder mode for large archives and batch exporter workflows.

    Software interface showing bulk EML folder selection mode
  2. Preview and Set Naming Convention

    Preview emails before export and set naming rules such as Subject + Date so migrated mail stays easy to search in Outlook.

    • Advanced 7-Layer Preview:inspect data through Plain Text,HTML,Headers,Attachments,Hex View,MIME structure,and message properties before conversion.
    Preview screen with indexed emails and folder hierarchy analysis
  3. Convert and Save

    Convert to a single PST for all selected data,or generate individual PST files for each folder based on your migration plan.

    Export options panel with PST destination and conversion settings

Supported Export Formats

Primary output is Outlook PST for mailbox migration. Optional secondary exports (PDF,HTML,MHTML,MSG,EMLX,MBOX) match the Export Options panel for backup,review,or cross-client workflows.

PST Export

Convert to PST with options like Maintain Folder Hierarchy or import all EML files into a single folder.

PDF Export

Export emails to PDF with optional attachment saving,matching the Export Options panel behavior.

HTML Export

Save emails as HTML files for browser-based access with optional attachment saving.

MHTML Export

Create single-file MHTML email copies while preserving message formatting.

MSG Export

Convert selected EML/EMLX messages into Outlook-supported MSG format.

EMLX Export

Export into EMLX format for Apple Mail workflows.

MBOX Export

Use single MBOX output mode or create separate MBOX files according to folder structure.

Why Softaken is the Preferred Choice Over Competitors?

A quick performance and feature comparison to help you decide faster.

FeaturesSoftakenOther Brands (Generic)
Conversion Speed✅ Fast❌ Slow
Attachment Handling✅ Embedded attachment support❌ Partial or inconsistent
Large File Support✅ 150GB+ tested with batch-load stability for very large datasets❌ Often unstable on large files
Customer Support✅ 24/7❌ Email only / delayed

This comparison focuses on practical migration performance and enterprise readiness.

💻 Supported

Windows 11,10,8,7 + Outlook (32/64-bit)

📦 No File Size Limit

Supports large ANSI and Unicode EML/EMLX datasets in batch migration workflows

🔄 Multiple Export Formats

PST,PDF,HTML,MHTML,MSG,EMLX,MBOX,and more export-ready targets

💰 Pricing

From 29 USD

Key Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Version8.0 (latest)
Installer Size12.5 MB
License From29 USD
Size SupportUp to 150GB+ (Tested)
Outlook VersionsMicrosoft 365,New Outlook for Windows,Outlook 2024,2021,2019,2016,2013,2010,2007,2003,2002,2000
EML File TypesEML and EMLX (ANSI/Unicode,compressed/encrypted where supported)
Conversion SpeedApprox 1GB per minute (standard speed)
Primary Source ClientsThunderbird,Windows Live Mail,Apple Mail,Outlook Express,eM Client
Export ControlsDuplicate handling,folder hierarchy mode,naming behavior,and output location
OS SupportedWindows Server 2000/2003/2008,Windows XP,Vista,7,8,8.1,10,11
Supported Email ClientsWindows Live Mail,MS Outlook Express,Apple Mail,Thunderbird,and other EML/EMLX-based clients
Format Supported SupportSimple Text,Plain Text,HTML,and Rich Text email content
Complete Mail Data CoverageTo,CC,BCC,sender,recipient,date,inline images,hyperlinks,message body,and attachments from each selected email
Data IntegritySeamless conversion with no data loss;original structure and item properties preserved

Product Details

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Version
8.0 (latest)
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Installation
Quick setup installer · 12.5 MB
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Updated
2026

Support &Availability

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Free Trial
Yes,30 days trial version
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License Delivery
Instant via email
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Languages
21 interface languages:Afrikaans,Chinese,Czech,Danish,Dutch,English,French,German,Hungarian,Indonesian,Italian,Japanese,Norwegian,Polish,Portuguese,Russian,Spanish,Swedish,Thai,Turkish,Vietnamese

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Includes lifetime license and free 24/7 support for all active users.

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Trusted by Leading Clients

Organizations and enterprise teams worldwide rely on Softaken email migration and conversion solutions for mailbox workflows.

Trusted by 50,000+ IT Admins worldwide.

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Trusted by IT Professionals Worldwide

Below are three highlighted customer quotes from IT professionals. The live visitor rating at the top of this page reflects the on-page average and total count.

★★★★★

"Thank you for maintaining trust and transparency. The EML to PST conversion performance matched exactly what you promised,and your team resolved my issue quickly and professionally."

John Keller
John KellerIT Admin • USA
★★★★★

"EML into Outlook is like a helping hand for not-so-technically-sound people like me. I would like to recommend the app to everyone who is looking to import EML into the Outlook application."

Sarah Mitchell
Sarah MitchellSystem Engineer • UK
★★★★★

"Have used this EML Converter product last year,and when I was purchasing the tool,Softaken support provided me a good discount and requested me to provide valuable feedback about the EML Software. This utility is very useful if you have multiple EML or EMLX files;with the help of a single mouse click,you can easily create a PST for any MS Outlook version. Now I purchased a software for my Outlook to combine my old archives. This is also a good product. Your support team is awesome;they always help me quickly. Thanks!"

David Lawson
David LawsonMSP • Australia

Reviewed by Conversion Experts

Arjun MehtaSenior IT Consultant· Outlook Data Management &Email Migration Verified Expert

Arjun Mehta reviewed this EML to PST Converter page for technical accuracy,conversion safety,and practical migration significance—including folder hierarchy preservation,attachment integrity,and Outlook / Microsoft 365 import readiness.

Technical accuracy,conversion safety,and practical migration significance are all evaluated on this page.

Typical Migration Scenarios

Top Tool for Thunderbird to Outlook 2021 data transfer

  • Data from Thunderbird is transferred via PST as the destination format to an Outlook 2021 account.

The Ultimate Migrator For Thunderbird To Outlook 2021

  • Export Data In PST from TB to Outlook 2021,Outlook 2024,or Microsoft 365.
  • Review of broken or unreadable EML documents,retaining metadata. Read the risk-free FAQs before you download

Helpful Information (Quick Guide)

Quick Guide

  • Suggested procedure:Data must first be loaded,previewed,output must be chosen,rules must be configured,and conversion must begin.
  • EML and EMLX source files from popular email applications are supported.
  • Before exporting,check the body,headers,and attachments using the preview tabs.
  • Duplicate handling,folder hierarchy mode,and naming behavior are examples of export controls.
  • Before converting,use advanced filtering by the To,From,Subject,and Date columns.
  • Create a new PST at the location of your choice or save output in an already-existing PST.
  • The full version allows for full conversion and export functions;the trial version is for assessment.
  • Open the Specifications window to view support and version information.

Mailbox Migration FAQs (Quick Problem-Solution Answers)

Short,direct answers for Outlook import issues,EMLX handling on Windows,duplicate cleanup,and folder hierarchy protection.

To use Softaken EML to PST Converter to convert EML format to Outlook PST,follow these steps.

  1. Installthe Softaken EML to PST converter after downloading it.
  2. ExploreEML or even the several folders in your system.
  3. Select different filterslike Remove Duplicate Emails,then select New PST or Existing PST.
  4. Choose the path of destinationto store converted mailbox data.
  5. Click Start Processing Nowto finalize the migration.

Yes. The application supports both EML and EMLX file formats without any trouble.

You can create a new PST file or import data into an existing Outlook PST including migration scenarios for Mac users.

PST files supported with Outlook 2019,2016,2013,2011,and other post-2007 editions can be converted with this tool.

The tool creates Unicode PST files with modern support and maintains mailbox hierarchy for long-term storage.

Yes. As shown in Export Options,there is a dedicated Duplicate handling control with a Remove Duplicate Content option.

Enable it with one click to generate a clean and unique output PST without repeated messages.

The free demo version converts up to 10 EML or EMLX files into PST file format.

This helps you evaluate software behavior and output quality before buying the full license.

The software automatically preserves the original folder and subfolder structure.

No extra option is required. Output PST is generated with complete hierarchy mapping.

From specific EML/EMLX sources,EML to PST conversion creates a single portable PST data file that is perfect for long-term storage,migration,and backup.

EML imports into Outlook often involve Outlook installation and manual drag-and-drop into mailbox folders. In mass methods,manual import can be slow and can result in inaccurate attachments. Because Softaken conversion combines mailbox data into a controlled PST output with less work and time,it is safer for large-scale transfers.

Still have questions? Contact our 24/7 support or try the free trial today.