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PCVITA software to convert MBOX files to EML on Windows
MBOX to EML Converter Tool
PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter Tool converts MBOX files from Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora and 20+ other email clients into EML files on Windows. You add one file, a full folder or a mail client profile, preview every email and save the messages with attachments and folder structure in place. Naming rules shape the EML file names. Free demo converts 25 items from every folder.
- Input
- Mail archives from 20+ clients, single or bulk
- Output
- EML files with attachments and folder hierarchy
- Preview
- 9 views, Horizontal or Vertical layout
- Naming
- Subject, Date, From and Auto Increment patterns
Subdirectories and orphan files convert too. See all features. Need Outlook PST files instead? Open MBOX to PST Converter Tool. Mac users download MBOX Converter for Mac.
MBOX to EML Conversion in Three Moves
Mail archives with thousands of messages go in. Single EML files come out in the folder tree you keep, named the way you choose.
MBOX Mail Files
Mail archives from 20+ email clients
- MBOX, MBS, MBX and MSF files
- SBD subdirectories next to MBOX files
- Orphan MBOX files with no parent file
PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter
Installs on your Windows computer
- Mail client profile fetched for you
- Preview in 9 views before export
- Naming rules for the EML files
EML Messages
One file per email in the folder you select
- Same folder hierarchy as the source
- Attachments stay with their emails
- Open in new Outlook with a double click
- 1AddLoad MBOX files, a folder or a mail client profile.
- 2PreviewOpen folders and read emails with their attachments.
- 3ExportSelect EML, set the names and save the files.
How to Convert MBOX Files to EML in 6 Steps
Six screens take you from the first click to the saved EML files. Select a step to see its screen or read the full walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Open the Converter and Click Add File
Start PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter from the Start Menu. Click Add File to load one MBOX file or many.
Step 2. Load Your MBOX Data
Select Default Profile Configured to load mail from an installed email client and choose the identity. Select Select MBOX File from File System to browse to files. Folder mode loads many MBOX files at once. Then click Next and Process.
Step 3. Preview the Emails
Folder List shows every MBOX file you added. Click a folder to list its emails with attachments, switch between Horizontal and Vertical view and open an email in any of 9 preview modes. Click Stop when a large folder loads slowly.
Step 4. Select EML and Open Advanced Settings
Tick the emails you need and right click or use the Export button for a selective export. Click Export at the top with no ticks to convert all mailboxes. Check the folders you want to narrow the job. Select EML in the Export Options list and click Advanced Settings.
Step 5. Set the File Naming Convention
Open the Naming Convention list and select the pattern for your EML file names. Set the delimiter for special characters, apply the filters you need and click Save.
Step 6. Export and Open the EML Files
Click Browse to select the destination folder, keep the folder hierarchy option on and click Export. When the progress window finishes, click OK. Select Open Location to see the EML files and open the HTML export report.
Free demo needs no licence key and converts 25 items from every folder.
MBOX to EML Converter Software Features
What PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter Tool does with your mail archives, grouped by task.
Loads MBOX Files From 20+ Email Clients
Add files by hand or let the software fetch them from the mail client you already use.
Default Profile Configured
Choose the mail application you configured and an identity. PCVITA software then fetches the MBOX files from the place where that client stores them.
MBOX, MBS, MBX and MSF Files
Opera Mail, SeaMonkey, Entourage, Thunderbird and more feed MBOX files in, next to MBX, MBS and MSF files.
Folder Mode for Bulk Jobs
Select a folder and every MBOX file inside it joins the job in one step. No limit applies to the number of files.
SBD Subdirectories and Orphan Files
SBD subdirectory files convert along with their MBOX files. Orphan MBOX files load without the parent file.
Convert All Identities
Choose Convert All Identities to export every identity of the configured profile. Select one identity to limit the job.
Previews Every Email Before You Save
Read the mail on screen first, then decide what becomes an EML file.
Folder List and Mail Section
Folder List shows the hierarchy of all added MBOX files. Click any folder and its emails appear with their attachments.
9 Preview Modes
One email opens in 9 modes, from Normal Mail and Hex to Email Hop, HTML, RTF and Attachments.
Horizontal or Vertical View
Switch the layout to match your screen and the size of the mail list.
Stop Button for Large Folders
Click Stop while emails load when the first items of a big folder are all you need.
Names and Filters the EML Files
Settings for the EML format shape file names before one message exists.
Naming Convention List
Name EML files by Subject, Subject and Date, From Subject and Date, Auto Increment, Date and Subject or Date Subject and From.
Delimiter for Special Characters
Set the delimiter that replaces special characters in file names, so every EML file saves cleanly on Windows.
Filters in Advanced Settings
Apply the filters on the same screen to export only the emails you need.
Folder Hierarchy Kept
Keep the folder structure of the source in the destination folder, so mail stays where you filed it.
Exports Chosen Folders and Keeps Attachments
Convert a few emails or full mailboxes in one job, then check the report.
Selective Export
Tick emails and right click or click the Export button to convert only those items.
Bulk Export
Leave every box unticked and click Export to convert all mailboxes. Check folders to narrow the job.
Attachments Keep Their Properties
Attachments of the MBOX emails export to EML with their original properties.
Progress Window and HTML Report
Watch the export progress, then select Open Location to see the files and open the HTML export report.
Test these options on your own MBOX files. Demo edition exports 25 items from a folder.
Why MBOX Files Need Converting Before Other Programs Open Them
Three facts from Microsoft and Mozilla documents, with the PCVITA answer to every one.
- 1
Outlook Opens EML Files Directly
Microsoft documents that new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web open messages saved with the .eml extension. Drag and drop, Open with and a double click all work. PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter saves every email as its own .eml file, so those steps apply.
- 2
Thunderbird Keeps Mail in MBOX Files
Thunderbird documentation names mbox as the default for local storage and describes a folder database file that ends in .msf. PCVITA software reads the MBOX files and writes one EML file per message.
- 3
Your Mail Profile is Not a Backup
Mozilla states that a profile stored apart from the program is not a backup and recommends frequent backups. EML files in a folder you choose give you a second copy that other mail programs read.
Prepare Before You Export MBOX Files
Six checks before the first job. Tick them off, then open the software.
- Keep a backup of your MBOX files in another folder. Mozilla recommends frequent backups of mail data.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above. Allow 100 MB free disk space and 2 GB RAM on the Windows machine.
- Open the software with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 or Vista.
- Locate the MBOX files or the mail client profile. Default Profile Configured fetches files from a configured client. Browsing covers the rest.
- Choose a destination folder with free space for the EML files and decide the naming pattern before you export.
- Try the free demo on your MBOX files before buying. Download the MBOX to EML Converter Tool demo and convert 25 items from every folder.
Numbers here follow the Specifications table below. The backup line follows the Mozilla page linked in the Sources.
MBOX to EML Converter Pricing
Free demo first, then one licence. Windows full edition costs $39 and the Mac edition costs $49. Both editions share every option, only the export count differs.
Demo Edition
Free
Load and preview all mail, convert the first 25 items
- Export limit25 per folder
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 5.0, 35.0 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$39 one licence
Convert every item of every MBOX file you load
- Export limitNone
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryEmail within minutes
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Included in both editions The demo and the full edition share every option, only the export count differs
- Add One or More MBOX Files
- MBX, MBS and MSF File Conversion
- Retrieve Deleted MBOX Mails and Attachments
- Subdirectory and Orphan File Support
- Automatic Email Client Detection
- Single or Multiple Profile Conversion
- File Naming Conventions for EML
- Preview Panel With 9 Views
MBOX to EML Converter Tool Specifications
Version, system needs and conversion limits in one place.
| Version | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 35.0 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above |
| Hardware | Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor (x86, x64) or equivalent, 2 GB RAM, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 25 items in every folder |
| Mac edition | Version 4.1, 34.7 MB, Intel Mac, Java JDK and JRE 8, 80 MB free disk space, 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended). See MBOX Converter for Mac |
| Delivery | An email with the download link and the activation key arrives within minutes after payment |
| Input files | MBOX, MBS, MBX and MSF files, SBD subdirectories and orphan MBOX files |
|---|---|
| Mail clients | Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora, Power Mail, Netscape, Evolution, Spicebird, Opera Mail, SeaMonkey, Entourage, Mulberry and more, 20+ in all |
| Output | EML files with attachments, named by the Naming Convention you select |
| Number of files | No limit on the number of MBOX files in one job |
| Preview | Normal Mail, Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME, Email Hop, HTML, RTF and Attachments |
| Load routes | Profile route or file route, with Folder mode for bulk jobs |
| Report | HTML export report from Open Location after the export |
MBOX to EML Converter vs Saving Mail in Thunderbird
Thunderbird saves messages from inside the program. PCVITA software works on the MBOX files themselves, so you can decide which route fits your job.
| Point | Thunderbird Save As | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Where you work | Inside Thunderbird with the profile open | On MBOX files, folders or a configured profile |
| Source files | Mail that Thunderbird lists | Files from 20+ email clients, MBX, MBS and MSF included |
| Orphan MBOX files | Files that Thunderbird does not list stay out of reach | Load and convert without the parent file |
| Bulk jobs | Messages you select by hand | Folder mode or Export with no ticks for all mailboxes |
| File names | Set in the save dialog | Naming Convention list with delimiter control |
| Folder structure | Folder you select in the dialog | Folder hierarchy option keeps the source tree |
| Job report | None | Progress window and HTML export report |
| Price | Included with Thunderbird | Free demo, full edition $39 |
Storage facts come from Thunderbird folder storage (Thunderbird Source Docs) and Profiles and where Thunderbird stores user data (Mozilla Support). Thunderbird Save As is the in program route. No official page documents its steps. Tool facts come from the Specifications and Features sections above.
How to Open the Converted EML Files in New Outlook
- Drag the EML file from File Explorer onto the reading pane area of new Outlook.
- Right click the file in File Explorer, select Open with and then Outlook (new).
- Double click the file. Windows opens it in new Outlook when that app is the default for .eml files.
- Microsoft lists new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web on this page and names no classic Outlook steps.
Open the Software Guide for the screens that lead to the saved EML files.
Sources for MBOX to EML Facts Official pages behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft SupportOpen EML, MSG and OFT files in Outlook
- Thunderbird Source DocsFolder storage in Thunderbird
- Mozilla SupportProfiles and where Thunderbird stores user data
MBOX to EML Converter FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during an MBOX conversion, grouped by topic.
Working and limits How the software behaves during the conversion
How do I convert MBOX to EML with the converter?
Six steps convert MBOX files to EML.
- Step 1. Open PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter and click Add File.
- Step 2. Choose Default Profile Configured or browse to your MBOX files.
- Step 3. Preview the emails in the Mail section.
- Step 4. Select EML in the Export Options list and click Advanced Settings.
- Step 5. Choose the Naming Convention and click Save.
- Step 6. Browse to a destination folder, click Export and open the files with Open Location.
Can I convert many MBOX files to EML in one job?
Yes. Folder mode loads every MBOX file in a folder at once. PCVITA software sets no limit on the number of files. Click Export with no ticks and all mailboxes convert in the same job.
Does the converter keep attachments in the EML files?
Yes. Attachments of the MBOX emails export to EML with their original properties. Open the Attachments view in the preview panel to check them before you export.
Will the EML files keep my folder structure?
Yes. Keep the folder hierarchy option on before you click Export and the destination folder mirrors the folder tree of the MBOX source. Mail stays where you filed it.
Can I convert only some emails from an MBOX file?
Yes. Tick the emails you need in the Mail section, then right click or use the Export button. Click Export with no ticks to convert every mailbox. Check particular folders to limit the job.
Can I convert SBD subdirectories and orphan MBOX files?
Yes to both. SBD subdirectory files convert along with their MBOX files. Orphan MBOX files, whose parent file is deleted or damaged, load by browsing and convert to EML on their own.
How can I name the EML files after conversion?
Select a pattern from the Naming Convention list. Choices include Subject, Subject and Date, From Subject and Date, Auto Increment, Date and Subject or Date Subject and From. Set the delimiter for special characters on the same screen.
Is it safe to convert MBOX files with this converter?
Yes. PCVITA MBOX to EML Converter writes EML files to the destination folder you select. Free demo lets you check the output before you buy.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of the MBOX to EML Converter do?
Every feature works with a capped export. Demo edition loads your MBOX files, previews every email and caps the export at 25 items per folder.
How much does the full edition cost?
$39 for Windows and $49 for the Mac edition. Full edition lifts the 25 item cap and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Your activation key arrives by email within minutes of payment.
Compatibility and formats Mail clients, Windows, Mac and other output formats
Which email clients can I convert MBOX files from?
20+ email clients. Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Eudora, Power Mail, Netscape, Evolution, Spicebird, Opera Mail, SeaMonkey, Entourage and Mulberry are among them. MBX, MBS and MSF files load as well.
On which Windows versions does the converter install?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista, plus Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. PCVITA software needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above, a 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space. Open it with Run as Administrator.
Is there an MBOX to EML converter for Mac?
Yes. Mac users get a separate edition. Version 4.1 costs $49 and needs Java JDK and JRE 8. Mac users find the demo and its screens on the MBOX Converter for Mac page.
Which other formats can the same software export?
PST, MSG, NSF, HTML and PDF besides EML. Single format pages cover MBOX to PST Converter, MBOX to MSG Converter, MBOX to NSF Converter and MBOX to PDF Converter.
Do I need Thunderbird installed to convert its MBOX files?
Only for the profile route. Default Profile Configured fetches files from a configured mail client. Browsing to MBOX files on your drive needs no client.
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MBOX to EML Converter Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their conversion.
I had to export quite a large number of MBOX files in limited time. That's when this tool came to rescue because it helped me to convert multiple files in bulk within a short period of time. Highly impressed by its working.
I was in need of a software that would help me to convert all of my MBOX files along with their large sized attachments. I was quite sceptical regarding privacy breach but this tool helped me complete my task with high accuracy. This tool is totally reliable. Thanks for this amazing product.
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Key Takeaways on MBOX to EML Conversion
The short version of this page.
- Files and clients. PCVITA software converts MBOX files from 20+ email clients into EML files on Windows.
- Bulk and selective jobs. Folder mode loads many MBOX files at once and ticked emails convert on their own.
- Preview and names. 9 preview modes show every email first and the Naming Convention list sets the EML file names.
- Structure kept. Attachments and the folder hierarchy stay in the EML files. An HTML report closes the job.
- Demo and price. Free demo converts 25 items in every folder. Full edition costs $39 with 30 days money back.
Test the MBOX to EML Converter Tool on Your Own Mail
Download the free demo, load your MBOX files, preview every email and convert the first 25 items in a folder before you buy the full edition.
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