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Manual Conversion of EML Files to Outlook MSG Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-msg\/#2_Batch_Conversion_of_EML_to_MSG_Format_with_EML_to_MSG_Converter\" >#2. Batch Conversion of EML to MSG Format with EML to MSG Converter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-msg\/#Steps_for_Executing_EML_to_MSG_Conversion\" >Steps for Executing EML to MSG Conversion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-msg\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-msg\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EML_File_vs_MSG_File_A_Comparative_Analysis\"><\/span>EML File vs MSG File: A Comparative Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following section will discuss the difference between EML and MSG files. Further, we will move towards the EML to MSG conversion process.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>EML File<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>MSG File<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Format<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Plain Text with a Structure<\/td>\n<td>Structured Format<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Works with many Email Apps and Systems.<\/td>\n<td>Used mainly in Microsoft Outlook and Similar Programs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metadata<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>It has basic info like who sent the email, who it&#8217;s for, what it&#8217;s about, etc.<\/td>\n<td>Contains detailed info like the sender&#8217;s Email, Name, Recipient&#8217;s Name, Subject, Date, and Attachments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Attachments<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Can include files like Photos or Documents.<\/td>\n<td>Can hold Attachments while keeping them as they were.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually smaller than MSG Files.<\/td>\n<td>MSG Files might be larger because of its detailed Structure and Attachments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>These explanations simplify the technical aspects of EML and MSG files. As a result, it makes it easier to understand how they&#8217;re different and what they&#8217;re used for in emails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-eml-to-pdf\/\">Convert EML to PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_EML_to_MSG_Files_Using_the_Best_Approaches\"><\/span>How to Convert EML to MSG Files Using the Best Approaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to change EML files into MSG format: doing it yourself or using an automated solution, EML to MSG converter. We&#8217;ll talk about both methods in the next section.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manual_Conversion_of_EML_Files_to_Outlook_MSG_Format\"><\/span>#1. Manual Conversion of EML Files to Outlook MSG Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook is a program that can open both EML and MSG files easily. Here&#8217;s how you can turn EML files into MSG files using Outlook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, drag the <strong>EML<\/strong> files you want to change into Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>After that, Outlook will put these files in its <strong>Draft<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<li>Then, open the <strong>Draft<\/strong> folder, choose the <strong>EML file<\/strong>, right-click on it, and pick Move, then click the <strong>Inbox<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Further, go to the <strong>File<\/strong> menu and click on <strong>Save As<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose where to save the file and pick <strong>.msg<\/strong> as the format.<\/li>\n<li>At last, check the location to ensure the EML file is now an MSG file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This method is suitable for changing a few EML files, but it&#8217;s not great for several files. It can be slow and might not keep your data as safe as using a comprehensive tool.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Batch_Conversion_of_EML_to_MSG_Format_with_EML_to_MSG_Converter\"><\/span>#2. Batch Conversion of EML to MSG Format with EML to MSG Converter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Cigati EML Converter<\/strong> tool is the simplest and most effective way to convert EML to MSG. It&#8217;s designed so that anyone, even if they&#8217;re not tech-savvy, can use it easily. You can also choose not to include attachments from the EML emails. Moreover, this tool lets you filter emails based on their date, which is handy. In addition, its interface is easy to understand and use. Plus, it keeps your data safe and intact without losing anything.<\/p>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to understand the workings of this wizard to make a better understanding in your mind.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_for_Executing_EML_to_MSG_Conversion\"><\/span>Steps for Executing EML to MSG Conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>First, download and install the tool on your device.<\/li>\n<li>After that, use the <strong>Select File<\/strong> or <strong>Select Folder<\/strong>\u00a0button to choose the <strong>EML<\/strong> files or folders you want to convert, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, preview and pick the folders you want to change to MSG format and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, choose <strong>MSG<\/strong> format from the menu that appears.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select any <strong>additional features<\/strong> you want and set where you want the MSG files to be saved.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click <strong>Convert<\/strong>\u00a0to start the conversion process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Changing EML files to MSG format is easy if you have the right tool. Whether you want compatibility, to store emails, or to move them around, EML file to MSG conversion is handy. Just follow the steps to convert EML to MSG in this guide and use a good conversion tool to do it quickly and without hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-pst\/\">Convert EML to PST<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752484878465\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I convert EML to MSG without Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Most manual methods require Microsoft Outlook. However, some third-party tools like <strong>Cigati EML Converter<\/strong> allow EML to MSG conversion without Outlook installed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752484905560\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I convert EML files to MSG format manually?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>You can drag and drop EML files into Outlook, then save them as MSG using the &#8220;Save As&#8221; option. Note: This requires Outlook to be installed.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll show you the easiest way to convert EML to MSG files. 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