{"id":7226,"date":"2023-02-22T06:39:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T06:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=7226"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:21:23","slug":"convert-eml-to-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Batch Convert EML to Text (.txt) Format?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;7226&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Batch Convert EML to Text (.txt) Format?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> This guide will explain the best and most reliable methods to convert EML to text. You will also learn about the manual methods in this article. But by using a professional EML to TXT Converter tool you have several easiest options to do this conversion task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EML is the file format used by many applications, like Gmail, Thunderbird, Outlook for Mac, Apple Mail, and others. Although it is challenging to change this format. But sometimes, the user wants to add or delete some text, attachments, links, and others. In this case, many users want to convert an EML file to text. So, in the section that follows, we&#8217;ll go over how to convert EML files and folders to a .txt format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-oft\/\">Convert EML to OFT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/#Manual_Approach_to_Convert_EML_to_Text_Format\" >Manual Approach to Convert EML to Text Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/#Steps_to_Convert_EML_to_TXT\" >Steps to Convert EML to TXT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/#Professional_Tool_to_Convert_Multiple_EML_File_to_Text_in_Bulk\" >Professional Tool to Convert Multiple EML File to Text in Bulk<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/#Steps_to_Batch_Convert_EML_to_TXT\" >Steps to Batch Convert EML to TXT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-text\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/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-text\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Approach_to_Convert_EML_to_Text_Format\"><\/span>Manual Approach to Convert EML to Text Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you made a duplicate file of the data before using this method. Else, you may face text formatting mismanagement. Follow the steps below to convert EML data to.txt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Convert_EML_to_TXT\"><\/span>Steps to Convert EML to TXT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>EML<\/strong> files from your existing device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on these chosen files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the <strong>Open with > Notepad<\/strong> option.<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"488\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-5.png\" alt=\"Convert EML to Text\"><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your data is open in the <strong>Notepad<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move to the <strong>File<\/strong> option and choose the <strong>Save As<\/strong> option from the list of choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign the name and destination for the resultant file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose saving format as <strong>Text<\/strong> Document (*TXT).<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"447\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-6.png\" alt=\"Convert EML to Text\"><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click on the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-stated manual steps will Convert EML to Text. You may be feeling, this method is easy to use, but when you select Notepad to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/open-eml-file-in-outlook\/\">open EML files<\/a>. You will see a lot of coding in the Notepad application, and in some cases, you will also lose the formatting of the original document. Additionally, if you EML files in bulk, then you need to choose a new EML file every time to convert it into Text. Though, with an automated tool, you can remove all these problems in no time. Below is the complete description of the advanced tool in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Tool_to_Convert_Multiple_EML_File_to_Text_in_Bulk\"><\/span>Professional Tool to Convert Multiple EML File to Text in Bulk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/eml-converter\/\">EML Converter<\/a><\/strong> is a full-featured utility that has the capacity to convert EML files and their attachments to TXT format. Additionally, you also have the option to convert EML files into several other documents and email clients. Examples of a few email clients and file formats in which you can migrate EML data are Gmail, Yahoo, PDF, PST, HostGator, and other 18+ formats. Below are the steps to take<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-eml-converter-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/eml-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-EML-Converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/eml-converter-for-mac\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Batch_Convert_EML_to_TXT\"><\/span>Steps to Batch Convert EML to TXT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the <strong>Cigati EML Converter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the <strong>EML<\/strong> single or multiple files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the files or folder from the <strong>tree structure<\/strong> you wish to change in DOC format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide the saving format as <strong>DOC<\/strong> from the preference list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the features of the <strong>advanced<\/strong> tool in accordance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the above steps will Convert the EML file to text format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope now you have enough ways to convert EML to text. With a manual approach, you cannot convert multiple EML files. But with a professional utility, you can change EML to TXT and other formats and email clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-eml-to-html\/\">Convert EML File to HTML<\/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-1757495718041\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I convert EML to TXT using Thunderbird?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Open the EML file in Thunderbird, then right-click and choose <strong>Save As \u2192 Plain Text<\/strong>, or use the &#8220;<strong>Save As<\/strong>&#8221; option from the File menu.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757495844407\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I simply open EML in Notepad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. you can open an EML file in Notepad (or any plain text editor), then use \u201cSave As\u201d to change the extension to .txt. This method will include raw headers, HTML, and metadata.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757495875992\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can Outlook convert EML directly to text?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. import the EML into Outlook (e.g., by dragging it into your Inbox), open it, then choose <strong>File \u2192 Save As \u2192 Text Only (*.txt)<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757495915247\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Are there professional tools to convert EML files to TXT more efficiently?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. software like <strong>Cigati EML Converter, MigrateEmails EML Converter, MacSonik EML Converter Wizard<\/strong>, and others offer batch processing, preserve structure, and support filtering and various output formats.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: This guide will explain the best and most reliable methods to convert EML to text. 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