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PCVITA software to save attachments from EML and EMLX files
EML Attachment Extractor
PCVITA EML Attachment Extractor saves attachments from EML and EMLX files on Windows and Mac without opening a single email. You add files or a folder and filter by date, file size and file type. Folder structure stays as it was. Otherwise everything lands in one folder. Free demo processes the first 5 EML files and extracts 1 item per file.
- Input
- EML files, EMLX files or a full folder
- Output
- Attachments saved to the folder you select
- Filters
- Date range, file size, file type and naming
- Platforms
- Windows and Mac editions
Attachments keep their metadata. Files from Thunderbird, Live Mail and Apple Mail load like any other EML. See all features. Need another format? Open the EML Converter.
How EML Attachment Extractor Saves Attachments From EML Files
Your EML and EMLX files go in on one side. Attachments come out on the other, filtered and named the way you choose.
EML and EMLX Files
Single files or a full folder
- Files saved by Thunderbird, Live Mail and Apple Mail
- Folders that hold many EML files
- Files found with the Search button
PCVITA EML Attachment Extractor
Windows and Mac editions
- Date, size and file type filters
- Two folder hierarchy modes
- Naming patterns for attachments
Saved Attachments
Healthy files in your destination folder
- Files open on your system as normal
- Metadata of attachments stays intact
- Progress summary with files done and pending
- 1AddChoose files or add a folder.
- 2FilterSet the folder hierarchy, date range, size, type and naming.
- 3ExtractClick Extract and open the destination folder.
Extract Attachments From EML Files in 6 Steps
Six screens from the first click to the saved attachments. Click a step tab to preview its screen. Find the full walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Add EML or EMLX Files
Launch EML Attachment Extractor from the Start menu. Click Add Files to select single files or Add Folder to load a folder with many EML and EMLX files.
Step 2. Select the Files
The open dialog offers three choices, EML and EMLX files together, EML only or EMLX only. Selected files appear in the preview pane. Use Remove or Remove All to clear files you added by mistake.
Step 3. Choose the Folder Hierarchy
Select Maintain Folder Hierarchy to get the same folder structure as your EML files. Select No Folder Hierarchy to collect all attachments in one destination folder.
Step 4. Set the Destination Folder
Wait until the folders load. Click Change to select the destination location, then click Next.
Step 5. Apply Date, Size and Type Filters
Use the date filter to extract attachments from a date range. Add a File Size filter and a File Type filter if you need only certain formats. Open the drop down to select the Naming Convention for attachments.
Step 6. Extract and Check the Summary
Click Extract to start. Select OK when extraction ends. Progress Summary lists Number of Files Done, Number of Files Pending and the Destination Path. Open that folder to see your attachments.
Free demo, no licence needed for your first test job.
EML Attachment Extractor Features
What PCVITA software does with your EML and EMLX files, grouped by task.
Add EML and EMLX Files in Bulk
Load single files, a full folder or a search result and check the list in the preview pane before you extract.
Add Files and Add Folder
Select EML or EMLX files one by one. Add a folder when it holds many of them.
Three File Choices
The open dialog lists both types together, EML only or EMLX only, so you load the right type.
Search for EML Files
The Search button looks for EML and EMLX items on the system drive, which helps when you do not know where Thunderbird or Apple Mail left them.
Remove Files Before You Start
Remove clears one file and Remove All clears the list, with a confirmation dialog before anything leaves it.
Files From Many Mail Apps
EML files from Thunderbird, Live Mail and Apple Mail load like any other EML.
Filter to Save Only the Attachments You Need
Three filters keep the output small and the job quick.
Date Filter
Enter a Start Date and an End Date and EML Attachment Extractor saves attachments from emails in that period only.
File Size Filter
Mark the File Size check box and set a range from 1 KB up to 100 MB.
Include or Exclude File Types
Mark Include or Exclude beside File Type to keep or skip attachment formats by extension.
Naming Convention
Select a naming pattern for attachments and folders, so you can tell which file belongs to which email.
Control Folder Structure and Destination
Decide how the saved attachments are organised before the job starts.
Maintain Folder Hierarchy
Attachments land in the same folder and sub folder structure as your EML files, with the folder names kept.
No Folder Hierarchy
Every attachment goes into one destination folder when you only want the files.
Destination Path
Click Change and select any folder on your machine. Progress summary shows the path at the end.
Track the Job and Open the Results
A progress summary and a clean output folder close the job.
Progress Summary
Number of Files Done, Number of Files Pending and the Destination Path stay on screen during the job.
Healthy Output Files
Extracted attachments open on your system as normal files, ready to view or share.
Metadata Stays Intact
Properties stored in the attachments are preserved during the extraction.
Windows and Mac Editions
Windows users get Version 4.0 and Mac users get Version 3.0 from a separate download link.
See these options on your own files. Free demo covers 5 EML files.
Why Outlook Download All Falls Short for EML Files
Three points Microsoft documents for New Outlook next to what PCVITA software does for a folder of EML files.
- 1
Download All Covers One Message
Microsoft states that Download all applies only to attachments in a single message. EML Attachment Extractor loads a full folder of EML and EMLX messages and saves their attachments in one job.
- 2
The Save Folder Follows Your Last Choice
Outlook defaults to the folder where you last saved a file. PCVITA software asks for a destination once with the Change button and keeps your folder hierarchy as you set it.
- 3
Outlook Blocks Some File Types
Microsoft notes that Outlook blocks potentially unsafe attachments like .bat, .exe, .vbs and .js files. EML Attachment Extractor leaves the choice to you with Include and Exclude file type options.
Prepare Before You Extract EML Attachments
Six checks before the first job. Work down the list, then open the software.
- Keep a copy of your EML or EMLX folder so the source files stay untouched while you test filters.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above before you launch Windows Version 4.0. Keep 100 MB of disk space free and 4 GB RAM available.
- Launch the software with Run as Administrator on every supported Windows version.
- Install Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8 on a Mac and set the system region to United States and the language to English.
- Create an empty destination folder with enough space for the attachments, then select it with the Change button.
- Try the free demo on your own files before you buy. Download the EML Attachment Extractor demo and extract attachments from the first 5 EML files.
System lines match the Specifications table below.
Free Demo and Full Edition Pricing
Test with the demo first, then buy one licence. Every feature works in both editions, only the file count differs.
Demo Edition
Free
Extract 1 item per file from the first 5 EML files
- File limit5 EML files
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 14.6 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$29 one licence
Extract attachments from unlimited EML and EMLX files
- File limitNone
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryElectronic delivery
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in both editions The demo and the full edition share every option, only the file count differs
- Add Files and Add Folder
- EML and EMLX Attachment Extraction
- Selective Extraction by Date
- Include and Exclude by File Type
- File Size Filter From 1 KB to 100 MB
- Two Folder Hierarchy Modes
- Naming Options for Attachments
- Progress Report
Specifications for Windows and Mac
Versions, system needs and extraction options in one place.
| Version | 4.0 for Windows (14.6 MB), 3.0 for Mac |
|---|---|
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 plus Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016 |
| Mac versions | Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) down to 10.8 (Mountain Lion) |
| Windows needs | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above, Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 |
| Mac needs | Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8, system region United States and language English |
| Hardware | 100 MB free disk space, 4 GB RAM recommended, Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz on Windows, 2.4 GHz on Mac |
| Free demo limit | Limited to 5 EML files with 1 item extracted per file |
| Input files | Single EML or EMLX messages or a folder of them |
|---|---|
| Output | Attachments saved as files in the destination folder you select |
| Date filter | Start Date and End Date |
| File size filter | 1 KB up to 100 MB |
| File type filter | Include or Exclude by file extension |
| Folder hierarchy | Maintain Folder Hierarchy or No Folder Hierarchy |
| Naming | Naming Convention for attachments and folders |
EML Attachment Extractor vs Saving Attachments in Outlook
Microsoft’s own save options for New Outlook next to PCVITA software, so you can decide which route fits your EML files.
| Point | Outlook Save Options | PCVITA Software |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Download all covers one message | Load files or a folder and process many EML and EMLX files together |
| Save location | Defaults to the folder you saved to last | You select the destination with the Change button |
| Blocked files | Blocks potentially unsafe files like .bat, .exe, .vbs and .js | You include or exclude file types yourself |
| Options listed | Download, Download all, Save to OneDrive or drag to the desktop | Date, size, type, naming and folder hierarchy options |
| Folder structure | Not among the options Microsoft lists | Maintain Folder Hierarchy or No Folder Hierarchy |
| Progress | No batch report listed | Progress Summary with files done and pending |
| Price | Part of Outlook | Free demo, full edition $29 |
Outlook facts come from Microsoft Support page on opening and saving attachments in Outlook, which covers New Outlook. Software facts come from the Specifications and Features sections of this page.
Requirements Check Before You Click Extract
- Windows needs .NET 4.5 installed.
- Supported Windows versions need the software launched with Run as Administrator.
- Macs need Java JDK and JRE 8.
- Mac region must be United States and the language English.
- Free demo stops after 5 EML files, so test with files that hold attachments.
Open the Software Guide for every screen of the extraction.
Sources for Outlook Attachment Facts Microsoft page behind the points on this page
- Microsoft SupportOpen, save and edit attachments received in Outlook
EML Attachment Extractor FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during an extraction, grouped by topic.
Working and filters How the software behaves during the extraction
How does EML Attachment Extractor work?
Six steps save attachments from your EML files.
- Step 1. Launch EML Attachment Extractor and click Add Files or Add Folder.
- Step 2. Select the files and check the preview pane.
- Step 3. Choose Maintain Folder Hierarchy or No Folder Hierarchy.
- Step 4. Click Change to select the destination and click Next.
- Step 5. Set the date, file size, file type and naming options.
- Step 6. Click Extract and open the destination folder.
Can I extract attachments from many EML files at once?
Yes. Click Add Folder and EML Attachment Extractor loads every EML and EMLX file in that folder. Add Files works for single files, so you choose between a full folder and a hand picked list.
How do I keep the original folder structure of my EML files?
Select Maintain Folder Hierarchy. PCVITA software then saves attachments in the same folder and sub folder structure as your EML files, with the folder names kept.
Can I save all EML attachments in one folder?
Yes. Select No Folder Hierarchy and every attachment goes into the destination folder you chose. Use the Naming Convention option if you want to tell the files apart.
Can I extract only certain file types from EML attachments?
Yes. Mark Include or Exclude beside File Type and select the formats you want. EML Attachment Extractor then keeps or skips attachments by file extension.
How do I extract attachments from a date range?
Use the date filter. Enter a Start Date and an End Date and the software pulls attachments out of messages that fall in that range.
Can I filter EML attachments by size?
Yes. Mark the File Size check box and set a range from 1 KB up to 100 MB. Attachments outside that range stay out of the destination folder.
How do I tell which attachment came from which email?
Select a Naming Convention. PCVITA software lets you choose a naming pattern for attachments and for folders, so the saved files carry the pattern you set.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of EML Attachment Extractor do?
It covers 5 EML files. Demo edition extracts 1 item per file and has the same features as the full edition, so you test the filters and the folder hierarchy on your own files.
What does an EML Attachment Extractor licence cost?
$29. Full edition removes the 5 file limit and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. Delivery is electronic after you buy.
Does the full edition limit the number of files?
No. Full edition extracts attachments from an unlimited number of files. Only the free demo has the 5 file limit.
Compatibility and Mac Windows and Mac versions, mail apps and file integrity
Which Windows versions does EML Attachment Extractor support?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 plus Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above and keep 100 MB free disk space. 4 GB RAM is recommended. Launch it with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7.
Is there an EML Attachment Extractor for Mac?
Yes. PCVITA offers a Mac edition, Version 3.0, from a separate download link. It supports Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) down to 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and needs Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8 with the region set to United States and the language to English.
Does it work with EML files from Thunderbird, Live Mail or Apple Mail?
Yes. EML Attachment Extractor loads EML files from Thunderbird and Live Mail and EMLX files from Apple Mail. Add them like any other files.
Are the extracted attachments changed in any way?
No. Attachments are saved as healthy files that open on your system. Metadata stored in them is preserved.
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Customer Reviews of EML Attachment Extractor
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their extraction.
I had various EML files which I need to pull out attachments from, but I didn’t want to look through every email and save the attachments. I searched for a solution and found the EML Attachment Extractor and it made the extraction procedure so easy. I could easy get the attachments and save them locally in bulk and also had the option to apply the naming convention feature which helped me to understand which attachment belonged to which email.
My company handed me over with a folder of around a 100 EML files and all of them had attachments integrated to them. I had no clue how to go through all these emails and save the attachments altogether since doing it one-by-one would’ve been so tough. Then, my friend suggested me that I use the tool to extract EML Attachments. I tried it to first extract attachments from 5 EML files using the demo version (thank god for it though). I was really satisfied with the result and then used it for all the other files. It worked wonders, to be honest!
Is it just me or extracting attachments from EML files is not as easy as it sounds? You would think that you can just save the files in a folder and name them, huh, big deal. Well, yeahh, it is a big deal since it is not an easy task when performed by self. Fortunately, I knew about this EML Attachments Extractor Software which made my work so easy when I had to take out attachments selectively. It would’ve been so difficult if I had not known about this tool.
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Key Takeaways on Saving EML Attachments
The short version of this page.
- Files: EML Attachment Extractor handles single EML and EMLX files or a full folder and saves their attachments.
- Filters: a date range, a file size from 1 KB to 100 MB and an include or exclude file type narrow the job.
- Folders: Maintain Folder Hierarchy copies your structure and No Folder Hierarchy collects everything in one place.
- Platforms: Windows gets Version 4.0 and Mac gets Version 3.0 from separate downloads.
- Demo and price: the free demo covers 5 EML files and the full edition costs $29 and carries the 30 day guarantee.
Test EML Attachment Extractor on Your Own EML Files
Download the free demo, test the output on 5 EML files and decide before you buy the full edition.
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