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PCVITA software to bulk convert EML and EMLX files to MBOX with attachments on Windows and Mac
EML to MBOX Converter Tool
PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter Tool converts EML and EMLX files to MBOX in bulk on Windows and Mac. You load single files or a full folder, filter emails by sent date and export in one job. Attachments and message headers stay intact and a folder hierarchy option keeps your source structure. Free demo stops at 10 items per folder and full edition lifts that cap.
- Input
- EML and EMLX files, single or a full folder
- Output
- MBOX, plus PST, PDF, HTML and MSG
- Filter
- Sent date range, one or many
- Attachments
- Kept with original properties
Windows edition opens a preview panel with Normal, Hex, Attachments, HTML and MIME views. See all features. Want Outlook PST files? Try EML to PST Converter. Mac users download EML to MBOX Converter for Mac.
How EML to MBOX Converter Software Moves Emails Into MBOX Files
Saved EML files go in. MBOX files with your attachments and folder structure come out.
Saved EML Files
Emails saved from Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail and other mail clients
- File Mode for single emails
- Folder Mode for a full folder
- EML and EMLX both load
PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter
Installs on Windows or Mac
- Sent date range filter
- Preview and select on Windows
- Naming patterns and folder hierarchy
MBOX Files
Saved in the folder you select
- Attachments in original form
- Message header unchanged
- Separate output per source folder
- 1LoadAdd EML files or a folder on the Select Files step.
- 2ChooseSelect MBOX on the Export Options screen.
- 3SaveBrowse to a destination folder and start the export.
Convert EML Files to MBOX in 6 Steps
Screens come from the Windows Software Guide. Mac edition needs four steps. Install it, browse the EML or EMLX files, select the MBOX radio button and click Export, then save the MBOX file. Find Mac screens in the Mac EML Converter Software Guide.
Step 1. Load EML Files or a Folder
Install PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter on Windows and open it on the Select Files step. Select File Mode for single EML or EMLX files or Folder Mode for a folder. Select Browse Files or drag and drop the files into the window.
Step 2. Confirm the File List
Your added files show in a list with sizes. Use Add More Files for a second batch or Remove All to start over. Select Next when the list is right.
Step 3. Limit the Job by Sent Date
Tick Apply Date Range Filter on the Export Filter screen. Set the Start Date and End Date and select Add Range. Add further ranges whenever the job calls for them. Skip the filter and PCVITA software exports everything you loaded.
Step 4. Select MBOX as the Format
Export Options lists PST, PDF, CSV, EML, EMLX, HTML, JSON, MBOX, MHT, MSG, TXT and ZIP. Select MBOX. Add PST, PDF, HTML or MSG as well when one job must create two formats. Select Next.
Step 5. Choose the Destination Folder
Select Browse and choose a folder on a drive with enough free storage for the MBOX files. Confirm the path in the Select Destination screen. Naming Convention options apply to file formats that save one file per email.
Step 6. Start the Export and Open the Result
Select Start Export. Export Progress counts Items Processed, Files Processed, Failed and Speed up to 100 percent. Click OK on the success message and select View Result to open the folder with your MBOX files.
Demo edition works without a licence key.
EML to MBOX Converter Software Features
Four task groups show how PCVITA software handles your saved emails from the first file to the last MBOX.
Converts EML Files to MBOX in Bulk
PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter Tool moves one email or a large folder into MBOX format in a single pass.
File Mode and Folder Mode
File Mode loads single files. Folder Mode loads a full folder in one step.
Drag and Drop Loading
Drag EML files into the Select Files window or use the Browse Files button.
Files Load Automatically
Browse to a folder and the software scans it and loads the emails for preview and export.
No Size or Count Limit
Full edition converts any number of files of any size. Free demo converts up to 10 items per folder.
Add More Files
Add a second batch to the list or select Remove All to restart.
Selects Emails by Date and Previews Them
Narrow the job to the emails you need and set how the output files are named.
Sent Date Range
Set a Start Date and End Date so only emails from that window convert.
Several Ranges in One Job
Select Add Range for another window. Delete a single range or clear them all before the export.
Preview Panel on Windows
Windows edition opens a preview with Normal, Hex, Attachments, HTML and MIME views before you export.
Export Selected on Windows
Mark only the emails you need in the preview and use Export Selected to convert them.
Naming Conventions
Name output files by subject, auto increment or date and sender patterns.
Saves MBOX Files Where You Choose
Select the folder that receives your converted mailboxes.
Any Destination Folder
Select any folder on your computer for the converted MBOX files.
Separate Output per Source Folder
Emails from different EML folders land in separate MBOX folders.
Folder Hierarchy Option
Tick the folder hierarchy checkbox and the output follows the order of your source folders.
Select Folder Dialog
Browse opens the Select Folder dialog so you confirm the path before the export starts.
Storage Check
Select a drive with free space for the MBOX files before you start the export.
Keeps Email Data Intact Across Formats
Your attachments, headers and formatting stay as they were in the EML file.
Attachments Stay Original
Images and documents attached to an email keep their original properties.
Formatting Stays Intact
RTF and HTML formatting and embedded attachments carry into the output.
Message Header Unchanged
Email headers stay the same after conversion.
Mail Clients Supported
Software reads EML files saved from Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail and other mail clients.
More Formats From One Job
Select PST, PDF, HTML or MSG beside MBOX on the Export Options screen when a case needs a second format.
Test these options on your own emails. Demo edition creates MBOX files before any purchase.
Why Manual Routes Fall Short for EML to MBOX
Three points from Apple and Microsoft pages and how PCVITA software answers them.
- 1
Apple Mail Imports MBOX Files and Lists No EML Source
Apple states that Mail imports email messages exported in mbox format from other email apps and mailboxes exported from Mail. PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter creates the MBOX files from your EML folder so that import has a source.
- 2
Imported Mail Lands in a New Import Mailbox
Apple documents File, Import Mailboxes, Files in mbox format. Imported messages appear in a new mailbox named Import that you sort afterward. PCVITA software writes separate MBOX folders for different EML folders, so your import follows the source structure.
- 3
New Outlook Saves One Selected Message
Microsoft describes saving a message you select from the message list to a folder or a cloud location. Page text does not name MBOX. PCVITA software loads a full folder of EML files and exports MBOX in one job.
Prepare Before Your First EML to MBOX Job
Seven checks come first. Finish the list, then open the converter.
- Make a spare copy of your EML folder so the source emails stay untouched. Keep that copy until your mail program opens the MBOX files.
- Compare your machine with the requirements. Windows edition lists Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista in 32 bit and 64 bit, plus Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2012. Mac edition names OS X 10.8 to 10.15. Both editions need 4 GB of RAM and 100 MB of free disk space.
- Have your activation key at hand or start with the free demo. Product Activation window offers online and offline activation.
- Know where the MBOX files go. Apple Mail imports them through File, Import Mailboxes, Files in mbox format.
- Decide on a date range when you need only part of a mailbox. Note the Start Date and End Date before you open the Export Filter screen.
- Clear room in the destination folder. MBOX files with attachments take more room than a short list of EML files suggests.
- Test the free demo before buying. Download the EML to MBOX Converter demo and open the first MBOX files in your mail program.
Find system needs in the Specifications table. Apple and Microsoft lines follow the pages in Sources.
EML to MBOX Converter Pricing for Windows and Mac
Start with the free demo and buy a licence once the MBOX files open the way you want. Full price is $29 for Windows and $39 for Mac.
Windows Edition
$29 full edition
Demo stops at 10 items per folder and full edition has no limit
- Version5.0
- Demo limit10 items per folder
- DeliveryElectronic
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Mac Edition
$39 full edition
Mac demo has the same 10 item cap and full edition has none
- Version8.0
- Demo limit10 items per folder
- DeliveryElectronic
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Demo and full edition carry the same options
- EMLX Along With EML
- Single Files and Folders
- Sent Date Range Filter
- Naming Conventions
- Folder Hierarchy Option
- Attachments in Original Form
- Message Header Kept
- PST, PDF, HTML and MSG Output
EML to MBOX Converter Specifications by Edition
Versions, system needs and conversion options for Windows and Mac.
| Windows edition | Version 5.0, download size 36.3 MB |
|---|---|
| Windows versions | Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit), 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista, plus Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2012 |
| Mac edition | Version 8.0, download size 75.1 MB |
| macOS versions | OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave and 10.15 Catalina |
| Hardware | 4 GB RAM, 100 MB free disk space and a 1 GHz processor on both editions |
| Email program | Mac edition works standalone. No email application is needed |
| Free demo limit | 10 items per folder, full edition has no limit |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery after payment |
| Input files | EML or EMLX emails, single files or folders |
|---|---|
| Output | MBOX files, plus PST, PDF, HTML and MSG. Windows adds NSF and Mac adds TXT and EMLX |
| Filter | Sent date range with a start and an end date |
| Attachments | Converted in original form with their properties |
| Structure | Folder hierarchy option, separate MBOX folders for separate source folders |
| Naming | Subject, auto increment, subject with date and date with sender and subject patterns |
| Preview | Normal, Hex, Attachments, HTML and MIME views on Windows |
| Mail clients | EML files from Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail and others |
Apple Mail and Outlook Routes vs PCVITA EML to MBOX Software
Steps Apple and Microsoft document next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your emails.
| Point | Apple and Microsoft Steps | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Source emails | Apple lists mbox files and Mail exports as import sources and names no EML source | EML or EMLX emails, single or in folders |
| MBOX output | Microsoft page saves a message to a file and does not name MBOX | MBOX on the Export Options screen |
| Emails per job | Microsoft steps save the message you select in the list | Single files or a full folder in one job |
| Import path | Apple Mail, File, Import Mailboxes, Files in mbox format | Creates the MBOX files for that import |
| Date filter | Not covered on those pages | Sent date range, more than one range per job |
| Price | Included with Mac and Outlook | Free demo, then $29 Windows or $39 Mac |
Apple facts come from Import or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac (Apple Support). Outlook facts come from Save an Outlook message as a file (Microsoft Support). Everything about the converter comes from the Features and Specifications sections above.
Quick Checks Before a Large MBOX Conversion
- Apple Mail places imported messages in a new mailbox named Import, so sort them after the import ends.
- Demo edition caps a folder at 10 items, so test with a sample folder.
- Set the sent date range before the export when you need only part of a mailbox.
- Keep the source folder until the MBOX files open and the attachments check out in your mail program.
- Mac edition follows four steps and the Mac Software Guide shows its screens.
See the Software Guide for every screen.
Sources for EML to MBOX Facts Official pages behind the facts on this page
- Apple SupportImport or export mailboxes in Mail on Mac
- Microsoft SupportSave an Outlook message as a file
EML to MBOX Converter FAQs
Answers to what users ask before and during an EML to MBOX conversion, grouped by topic.
Conversion and Import How the software behaves and where the MBOX files go
How does EML to MBOX Converter Tool work?
Six steps convert EML files to MBOX.
- Step 1. Open the software and load EML files in File Mode or a folder in Folder Mode.
- Step 2. Check the file list and select Next.
- Step 3. Choose a sent date range or leave the filter off.
- Step 4. Choose the MBOX format in Export Options.
- Step 5. Browse to the destination folder.
- Step 6. Begin the export, then open the output folder.
How do I bulk convert EML files to MBOX?
Load a folder in Folder Mode and select MBOX. PCVITA software scans the folder and converts the emails inside it in one job. Full edition sets no cap on file size or file count.
Can I convert EML to MBOX with attachments?
Yes. Images and documents attached to your emails convert in original form with their properties unchanged. Message headers stay the same too.
Can I convert EMLX files to MBOX?
Yes. EMLX files load beside EML files in File Mode or Folder Mode. Select MBOX in Export Options and begin the export.
How do I import the MBOX files into Apple Mail?
Open Mail and choose File, then Import Mailboxes. Select Files in mbox format, select Continue and locate the folder with your MBOX files. Apple places the imported messages in a new mailbox named Import.
Can I convert emails from a chosen date range only?
Yes. Tick Apply Date Range Filter, set the Start Date and End Date and select Add Range. PCVITA software filters on sent date and takes several ranges in one job.
Do emails from several folders end up in one MBOX file?
No, separate source folders give separate MBOX folders. PCVITA software stores the data from different EML folders in separate MBOX folders. Tick the folder hierarchy option to follow the source structure.
Demo Limits and Licence Cost What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of EML to MBOX Converter do?
All options work, with 10 items converted per folder. Demo edition loads files, applies your settings and creates MBOX files. Buy full edition to convert without a cap.
How much does EML to MBOX Converter cost?
Windows edition is $29 and Mac edition is $39. Both editions carry a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery brings your licence details after payment.
Where do I download EML to MBOX Converter?
Select Download Now in the panel at the top for Windows. Windows edition is version 5.0 at 36.3 MB. EML to MBOX Converter for Mac is version 8.0 at 75.1 MB.
Systems, Mac and Mail Programs Windows versions, the Mac edition and email clients
Which Windows versions work with the EML to MBOX converter?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista, plus Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2012. Windows 10 covers 32 bit and 64 bit. Your machine needs 4 GB of RAM and 100 MB of free disk space.
Is there an EML to MBOX converter for Mac?
Yes. Mac edition is a separate download. Mac edition at $39 covers OS X 10.8 to 10.15. Mac edition follows four steps and creates MBOX files from EML and EMLX files.
Do I need an email client to convert EML to MBOX?
No. Mac edition works standalone and the requirements list no email program for either edition. Outlook users who want PST files can use EML to PST Converter on the same folder.
Will conversion alter my source EML files?
No. PCVITA software reads the EML files and writes new MBOX files to the destination folder. Your source emails keep their content and headers.
Which mail programs can supply the EML files?
Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail, among others. PCVITA software converts EML files saved from different email clients. Looking for other output formats? EML Converter Tool covers them.
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What Users Say About PCVITA EML to MBOX Converter
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and customer words after an EML to MBOX conversion.
Though there are various converter tool available in the market, I always put my trust on this Software. With the help of Mac EML to MBOX Converter, I could easily convert EML files to MBOX on my Mac machine. This software ensures a hassle-free approach, that helps even a naive user to perform the conversion process.
Such a brilliant software to migrate data from EML to PST file format. The EML 2 MBOX tool provides a user-friendly interface wherein it offers multiple features and functionalities to migrate the EML emails. It is designed in such a way that it allowed me to export the required EML files using the Date filter option instead of converting EML to MBOX on Mac.
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Key Takeaways on Converting EML to MBOX
Five lines sum up this page.
- Two editions. Windows edition is $29 and Mac edition is $39, with the same options.
- Bulk jobs. Load single files or a folder and create MBOX files in one session.
- Date control. Sent date windows limit the job to the emails you need.
- Data kept. Attachments, message headers and formatting arrive in the MBOX output as they were.
- Demo first. Try every option in the free demo, then buy full edition to lift the 10 item cap.
Convert Your First EML Folder to MBOX Free
Download the free demo, load a folder of saved emails and open the first MBOX files in your mail program before you buy.
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