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Convert EML to MBOX using the Reliable Techniques

Are you searching the solution that helps you to convert EML to MBOX then this blog post will be beneficial for you.

In this article am going to give you the best ways to move EML files with the help of automated and manual method.

But before moving forward lets take a look on the reasons why user wish to move from EML to MBOX format.

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  • Download SysInspire EML Converter software which is very effective for making the conversion of EML file into MBOX format without losing any type of information
  • You can also try the demo version of it from the below button.

Reasons to Convert EML Files to MBOX

So here is the list of the reasons behind the conversion of EML files into MBOX format which are:-

  • Switching of the workplace from one company to another company. And every single company uses a different type of mail clients
  • If the users like to move from Windows OS to the MAC OS
  • The most common reason is the MBOX file can support various types of email clients as compared to the EML file

Export EML to MBOX using the Manual Approach

Before following the below make sure to install Thunderbird email client and ImportExportTools extension.

  • Firstly you need to do right click on the message that you like to convert from EML to MBOX
Convert EML to MBOX
  • After doing this tap on Save Selected Messages then choose as MBOX file (new) button
  • At last, just browse the folder where you want to save the resultant MBOX file

Limitation of the manual Approach:- You can convert individual EML file into MBOX format but if the users like to perform the bulk migration of EML files then its has many restrictions. The users can even lost the database and corrupt headers and also take a lot of time. So below I listed the perfect solution for this problem.

Convert EML to MBOX using Professional Software

As you may have found out about the limitations of the manual method so SysInspire EML Converter is the best alternative solution for you. This software supports performing EML file conversion batch-wise. Moreover, users can choose multiple EML files at a single time to perform the conversion with preserving the data integrity.

Features of the Software:-

  • There is no need for MS Outlook to perform the EML file conversion
  • Keeps the folder hierarchy and email properties secured
  • Gives a live preview of EML files for the satisfaction of the users
  • Provides free demo version that can convert up to 25 items from an individual folder of the EML file
  • Multiple Conversion of EML file to PST, MBOX, NSF, HTML, MSG, MHTML, & EMLX format

Steps for the Conversion of EML File

  • Download the SysInspire EML Converter and launch it
  • Then tap on Select EML Folder to make the selection of EML files
EML Converter Wizard
  • Now the software scans the selected EML file and shows the preview of all folders items store on it
EML emails preview
  • Just tap on Convert EML and select the Export in MBOX option to convert EML to MBOX
Convert EML files file
  • In the last click on the browse button to save the resultant file at the specific location and click convert and you are done.

Final Words

So here we discussed both the automated and manual solution to Convert EML to MBOX. If you want to do some less amount of EML file conversion then manual approach can compete this task. But for the bulk migration of EML file then using automated tool is the best choice. Manual approach can make the data loss and takes lot of time. In last its your choice to any method given above.

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