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PCVITA software to bulk convert EML files to PDF with attachments on Windows and Mac

EML to PDF Converter Tool

PCVITA EML to PDF Converter Tool converts EML and EMLX files to PDF in bulk on Windows and Mac. You load single files or a full folder, filter by date and set page size, margins, orientation and Bates numbers before you export. Attachments stay with their emails and the folder structure carries over to the output. Free demo converts 10 items per folder and full edition removes the limit.

Input
EML and EMLX files, single or a full folder
Output
PDF, plus PST, MBOX, HTML, MSG, MHT and TXT
Layout
Page size, margins, orientation, Bates numbers
Attachments
Pin, append or save apart

Windows edition previews emails in Normal, Hex, MIME and more views before you export. See all features. Need Outlook PST files instead? Open EML to PST Converter. Mac users download EML to PDF Converter for Mac.

3.8 / 5Rating from 254 reviews
2Editions for Windows and Mac
10Items a folder in the free demo
Since 2007Software for corporate needs
30 DaysMoney back guarantee*

How EML to PDF Converter Software Converts EML Files in Bulk

Saved emails go in as single files or as a folder. PDF files with your page layout, Bates numbers and attachments come out.

Source

Saved EML Files

Emails saved from Gmail, Outlook and other mail programs

  • Single files in File Mode
  • Folders in Folder Mode
  • EML and EMLX formats
Convert

PCVITA EML to PDF Converter

Installs on Windows or Mac

  • Date range filter
  • Page layout, Bates number, date stamp
  • Attachment on Pin, Append or Save
Output

PDF Files

Saved in the folder you select

  • Folder structure kept
  • Naming patterns for file names
  • Message header and attachments kept
  1. 1
    AddLoad EML files or a folder in the Select Files step.
  2. 2
    SetSelect PDF and set the layout and attachment options.
  3. 3
    ExportSelect the output folder and start the export.

Convert EML to PDF in 6 Steps

Screens show the Windows edition. Mac edition takes four steps. Install it, select the EML files, select the PDF radio button and click Export, then save the file. Mac screens sit in the Mac EML Converter Software Guide.

Add EML Files screen with the File Mode and Folder Mode buttons

Step 1. Add Your EML Files

Install PCVITA EML to PDF Converter on Windows and open it on the Select Files step. Click File Mode for single EML or EMLX files or Folder Mode for a folder. Click Browse Files or drag and drop the files into the window.

List of added EML files with sizes and the Add More Files and Remove All buttons

Step 2. Review the Added Files

Your files sit in a list with sizes beside them. Click Add More Files for another batch or Remove All to start again. Click Next when the list looks right.

Export Filter screen with the Apply Date Range Filter option and the calendar open

Step 3. Filter by Sent Date

Tick Apply Date Range Filter on the Export Filter screen, set the Start Date and End Date and click Add Range. Add more ranges when you need them. Leave the filter unticked and every loaded email converts. Click Next.

Export Options screen with the list of output formats

Step 4. Select PDF as the Output

Export Options lists PST, PDF, CSV, EML, EMLX, HTML, JSON, MBOX, MHT, MSG, TXT and ZIP. Select PDF. Tick one more format when you want PDF and another format from the same job. Click Next.

PDF settings screen with the options for the PDF output

Step 5. Set the PDF Options

PDF settings screen holds the options for your PDF files. Set the margin, page size and orientation, choose Pin, Append or Save for attachments and add Bates numbers with a date stamp. Click Next.

Select Destination screen with the destination path and the Browse button

Step 6. Set the Destination and Export

Click Browse and choose a folder that has room for the PDF files. Select a naming pattern for the PDF files. Then click Start Export. Export Progress lists Items Processed, Files Processed, Failed and Speed. When Export process completed successfully appears, click OK and then View Result to open your PDF files.

Test these steps on your EML files

Demo edition needs no licence key.

EML to PDF Converter Software Features

Four task groups show what PCVITA software does with your saved emails.

Converts EML Files to PDF in Bulk

PCVITA EML to PDF Converter Tool takes a single email or a large folder into one PDF job.

  • Single Files or Full Folders

    File Mode loads single EML and EMLX files. Folder Mode loads a folder in one step.

  • Drag and Drop Loading

    Drop files onto the Select Files screen instead of browsing to them.

  • Emails Load Automatically

    Browse to a folder and the software locates the EML files inside it and loads their emails for conversion.

  • No File Size or Count Limit

    Full edition converts files of any size and any number. Free demo stops at 10 items per folder.

  • Add More Files Before Export

    Click Add More Files for a second batch or Remove All to clear the list.

Add EML Files screen with the Browse Files button
Select Files screen with Browse Files and drag and drop loading

Filters, Previews and Names Before Export

Narrow the job to the emails you need and name the PDF files your way.

  • Date Range Filter on Sent Date

    Set a start and an end date and only emails sent inside that window convert.

  • Multiple Ranges per Job

    Add a second range with Add Range. Remove one range or all of them before you export.

  • Preview Modes on Windows

    Windows edition shows every email in Normal, Hex, Properties, HTML, MIME, Message Header and RTF views, in a horizontal or vertical layout.

  • Naming Conventions

    Windows edition names PDF files by subject, date patterns, auto increment or MD5. Mac edition adds From and Date combinations.

  • Folder Structure Kept

    Output folders follow the order of your source folders, so browsing the PDF files feels familiar.

Export Filter screen with the date range listed in the table
Export Filter screen with the date ranges in the table

Sets PDF Layout, Bates Numbers and Attachments

Settings shape every PDF before the first file exists.

  • Margin, Orientation and Page Size

    Set the margin from the page border, Portrait or Landscape orientation and the page size.

  • Font Family, Size and Colour

    Windows edition sets the font family, size and colour of the PDF text.

  • Bates Numbers

    Set a Start Number, an Increment By value and a position. Numbered pages help legal review.

  • Date Stamp on the Page

    Add a date stamp and choose its position on the page.

  • Attachments on Pin, Append or Save

    Pin attachments inside the PDF, append them at the end or save them in a separate folder.

PDF settings screen with the options for the PDF output
PDF settings screen where layout, attachments and numbering are set

Keeps Emails Intact and Exports More Formats

Nothing drops out between the EML file and the PDF file.

  • Attachments Keep Their Properties

    Images and documents attached to an email convert without a change to their original properties.

  • Message Header Stays Intact

    Message headers carry into the PDF files without alteration.

  • PDF Plus Other Formats

    Export PST, MBOX, HTML, MSG, MHT and TXT from the same software when a case needs more than PDF.

  • Print Option on Windows

    Right click an EML file and select Print as the export option to send the email to a printer.

  • Legal Discovery and Backup

    Legal and forensic teams save EML files as PDF for discovery and backup work.

Export Options screen with the list of output formats
Export Options screen with PDF and the other output formats
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Check these options on your own emails. Demo edition shows the PDF output before any purchase.

Why Outlook and Gmail Alone Fall Short for Bulk EML to PDF

Four points from Microsoft, Google and Adobe pages next to what PCVITA software does about them.

  1. 1

    Outlook PDF Steps Start With One Open Message

    Microsoft lists the steps for new Outlook as open the message, select More actions, Print, choose Microsoft Print To PDF and save. PCVITA EML to PDF Converter loads a full folder and exports every email in one job.

  2. 2

    New Outlook Has No Default PDF Save as Type

    Microsoft states that new Outlook does not include PDF as a default Save as type and relies on Microsoft Print To PDF, which ships with Windows 10 and Windows 11. PCVITA software lists PDF as an export option on Export Options.

  3. 3

    Gmail Downloads EML Files and Not PDF

    Google documents More, then Download message, as the way to save an email from Gmail on a computer. Gmail saves EML files and the page does not mention PDF. PCVITA software converts those downloads to PDF files in bulk.

  4. 4

    Bates Numbers Sit in Acrobat Pro

    Adobe titles its Bates numbering page for Acrobat Pro on desktop and ties the feature to tracking legal documents. PCVITA software sets Bates numbers and a date stamp in the PDF settings before the first file exists.

Prepare Before Your First EML to PDF Job

Seven quick checks come first. Go through all seven, then open the converter.

  1. Copy your EML files to a spare folder so the source emails stay untouched. Keep that copy until you have opened the PDF files.
  2. Match your system to the requirements. Windows edition installs on Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7. Mac edition installs on OS X 10.8 to 10.15. Both want 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space.
  3. Keep your activation key ready or continue with the free demo. Online or offline activation starts in the Product Activation window.
  4. Set your PDF layout early. Decide on the margin, page orientation, page size and the Bates start number before you open the PDF settings.
  5. Choose the attachment method. Choose Pin, Append or Save for attached files.
  6. Free up space in the destination folder. PDF files with attachments take more room than the EML files.
  7. Try the free demo before you buy. Download the EML to PDF Converter demo and open the first PDF files.

System needs sit in the Specifications table. Microsoft, Google and Adobe lines follow the pages in Sources.

EML to PDF Converter Pricing for Windows and Mac

Start with the free demo and buy a licence when the PDF files match your needs. Windows costs $29 and Mac costs $39.

Windows Edition

$29 full edition

Demo converts 10 items per folder and full edition has no limit

  • Version8.0
  • Demo limit10 items per folder
  • DeliveryElectronic
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Mac Edition

$39 full edition

Same demo cap as Windows and no limit on full edition

  • Version8.1
  • Demo limit10 items per folder
  • DeliveryElectronic
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Included in Both Editions Demo and full edition carry the same options

  • Single Files and Folders
  • Date Range Filter
  • Naming Conventions
  • Margin, Orientation and Page Size
  • Bates Number and Date Stamp
  • Attachment on Pin, Append and Save
  • Folder Structure Kept
  • Message Header Kept

EML to PDF Converter Specifications by Edition

Versions, system needs and conversion options for Windows and Mac.

Software Versions, systems and hardware needs
Windows editionVersion 8.0, download size 38.8 MB
Windows versionsWindows 11, 10, 8 and 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) and Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008
Mac editionVersion 8.1, download size 74.8 MB
macOS versionsOS 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
Hardware4 GB RAM, 100 MB free disk space and a 1 GHz processor on both editions
PrerequisiteNone. Outlook or another email program is not needed
Free demo limit10 items per folder, full edition has no limit
DeliveryElectronic delivery after payment
Conversion Input, output and the options you control
Input filesEML and EMLX files, single files or folders
OutputPDF files, plus PST, MBOX, HTML, MSG, MHT and TXT
FilterDate range with a start and an end date
Page layoutMargin, page orientation and page size. Windows adds font family, size and colour
AttachmentsPin, append or save in a folder of their own
NumberingBates numbers with a Start Number, Increment By and Position, plus a date stamp
NamingSubject, date patterns, auto increment and MD5 on Windows. Subject, From and date combinations and auto increment on Mac
PreviewNormal, Hex, Properties, HTML, MIME, Message Header and RTF views on Windows

Save Outlook Email as PDF vs PCVITA EML to PDF Software

Steps Microsoft and Google document next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your emails.

PointOutlook and Gmail StepsPCVITA Tool
Emails per jobMicrosoft steps start with one open messageSingle files or a full folder in one job
PDF routePrint, then the Microsoft Print To PDF printerPDF on the Export Options screen
Gmail emailsDownload message saves an .eml file and the page lists no PDFLoads the downloaded EML files and exports PDF
AttachmentsMicrosoft page lists no attachment handling for the PDF stepsPin, append or save in a folder of their own
Bates numbersAdobe documents them for Acrobat Pro on desktopBates Number and date stamp in the PDF settings
Date filterNot covered on those pagesSent date range, more than one range per job
PriceIncluded with Outlook and WindowsFree demo, then $29 Windows or $39 Mac

Outlook facts come from Save an Outlook message as a PDF file or .eml file (Microsoft Support). Gmail facts come from Download and send emails as attachments (Gmail Help). Bates facts come from Add Bates numbering in Acrobat Pro (Adobe Help Center). Converter facts come from the Features and Specifications sections on this page.

Quick Checks Before a Large PDF Conversion

  • Gmail saves one email at a time through More, then Download message, so collect the EML files in one folder first.
  • Microsoft Print To PDF ships with Windows 10 and Windows 11 and drives the new Outlook PDF route.
  • Demo edition stops at 10 items per folder, so convert a sample folder first.
  • Keep the source folder until you have opened the PDF files and checked the attachments.
  • Set the Bates start number before the export, because numbers are applied while the PDF files are created.

Open the Software Guide for the full set of screens.

Sources for EML to PDF Facts Official pages behind the facts on this page

EML to PDF Converter FAQs

Answers to what users ask before and during an EML to PDF conversion, grouped by topic.

Conversion and PDF Settings How the software behaves during the job

How does EML to PDF Converter Tool work?

Six steps convert EML files to PDF.

  1. Step 1. Open the software and add EML files in File Mode or a folder in Folder Mode.
  2. Step 2. Review the file list and click Next.
  3. Step 3. Set a date range or leave the filter off.
  4. Step 4. Select PDF on the Export Options screen.
  5. Step 5. Set the layout, attachment and Bates options.
  6. Step 6. Select the output folder and start the export.
How do I bulk convert EML files to PDF?

Load a folder in Folder Mode and select PDF. PCVITA software finds every EML and EMLX file in the folder and exports every email to its own PDF. Full edition has no limit on the number or size of the files.

Can I convert EML to PDF with attachments?

Yes. Attached images and documents convert with their properties unchanged. Select Pin to place attachments inside the PDF, Append to add them at the end or Save to store them in a folder of their own.

How do I save an Outlook email as a PDF?

Open the message in new Outlook and print it to the Microsoft Print To PDF printer. Select More actions, Print, Print, choose Microsoft Print To PDF and save the file. Print covers one message. Save your messages as EML files and PCVITA software converts the full folder to PDF in one job.

How do I save a Gmail email as a PDF?

Download the email as an EML file and convert that file to PDF. In Gmail select More, then Download message. Load the downloaded EML files into PCVITA software and select PDF.

Can I add Bates numbers and a date stamp to the PDF files?

Yes. Set the Bates number with a Start Number, an Increment By value and a position in the PDF settings. Date stamp has its own position setting and both apply to every converted file.

Can I convert only the emails from one period?

Yes. Tick Apply Date Range Filter, set the Start Date and End Date and click Add Range. PCVITA software filters by sent date and accepts more than one range.

Demo Limits and Licence Cost What the demo covers and what a licence costs

What does the free demo of EML to PDF Converter do?

Every feature with 10 items converted per folder. Demo edition loads files, applies your settings and exports PDF files. Full edition removes the limit.

How much does EML to PDF Converter cost?

Windows edition costs $29 and Mac edition costs $39. Both editions come with a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery brings your download details after payment.

Where do I download EML to PDF Converter?

Use the Download Now button at the top of this page. Windows edition is version 8.0 at 38.8 MB. EML to PDF Converter for Mac is version 8.1 at 74.8 MB.

Systems, Mac and Outlook Windows versions, the Mac edition and Outlook needs

Which Windows versions work with the EML to PDF converter?

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32 bit and 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008. Your machine needs 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space.

Is there an EML to PDF converter for Mac?

Yes, with its own Mac edition. Mac edition costs $39 and installs on OS X 10.8 to 10.15. Bates numbers, page size, orientation and naming patterns work the same way as on Windows.

Do I need Outlook installed to convert EML to PDF?

No. PCVITA software works on its own and needs no email program on the machine. Need PST files for Outlook instead? EML to PST Converter creates them from the same EML files.

Does conversion change my original EML files?

No. PCVITA software reads the EML files and writes new PDF files to the destination folder. Your source emails keep their content and properties.

How do I open an EML file without Outlook?

Convert it to PDF. PCVITA software loads EML files without Outlook and the PDF files open in any PDF reader. EML Converter Tool covers the other output formats.

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What Users Say About PCVITA EML to PDF Converter

Ratings collected on pcvita.com and customer words after an EML to PDF conversion.

Overall rating

3.8

254 ratings

5 star51%
4 star11%
3 star11%
2 star20%
1 star6%
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This software helped me to convert all of my EML to PDF format hassle free. I needed a safe and secure software for this task, this software helped me to export all of my files in a healthy manner. With its easy-to-use interface, the task became much easier. This tool is a correct choice even for an inexperienced user.

John, UAE

I needed to convert multiple EML files into PDF format at once. EML to PDF Converter software came to rescue and saved me a lot of time by converting all of the files at once. It allows us to select all the files at once and export them, it saves the users a lot of effort. This tool is highly recommended to all the users who look for similar features.

Tyler, USA

This software is an amazing utility for converting emails including attachments. It didn’t change the initial attributes of the attached files after conversion. The properties didn’t get hampered. Attachments got converted with all the initial characteristics still intact. Thank you developers.

Harley, UK

This is a remarkable EML to PDF converter on Mac Operating System. This tool enables the users to add Bates Numbers and Page size on the PDF file. The Page Layout can also be adjusted according to the users need. I highly recommend this software to all those people who are looking for a trustworthy tool.

Andy, Scotland
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Key Takeaways on Converting EML to PDF

Five lines sum up this page.

  • Two editions. PCVITA software installs on Windows at $29 and on Mac at $39.
  • Bulk jobs. Load single files or a folder and export every email to PDF in one session.
  • Layout control. Margin, orientation, page size, Bates numbers and a date stamp shape your PDF files before export.
  • Attachment choices. Pin them inside the PDF, append them as pages or save them in their own folder.
  • Demo first. Free demo covers every option with a cap of 10 items per folder and full edition removes the cap.

Convert Your First EML Folder to PDF Free

Download the free demo, load a folder of saved emails and open the first PDF files before you buy the full edition.

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