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PCVITA software for bulk MSG to MBOX conversion on Windows and Mac
MSG to MBOX Converter Tool
PCVITA MSG to MBOX Converter converts Outlook MSG files to MBOX in bulk. Attachments keep their original properties and your folder hierarchy stays in place. MSG to MBOX converter software loads single files or full folders, previews every message and applies a date filter before the export. Demo edition for Windows exports 10 items per folder. Mac needs its own edition. Your CSV report shows the success and failure count when the job ends.
- Input
- MSG files singly or by the folder
- Output
- MBOX plus 10 more export formats
- Message data
- Attachments with original properties
- Control
- From and To dates, one MBOX file
Folder hierarchy of your MSG files carries over to the MBOX output. Browse every feature. On macOS? Get MSG to MBOX Converter for Mac. Want a different target? Open the MSG to PST Converter or the MSG Converter.
Bulk MSG to MBOX Conversion in One Job
You add MSG files, set a date range if you want one and PCVITA delivers MBOX files to the folder you choose. Attachments travel with their messages and the folder hierarchy stays as it was.
Outlook MSG Files
Single files, many files or a folder tree
- Messages saved from Outlook
- Attachments inside messages
- Folders and sub folders
PCVITA MSG to MBOX Converter
Windows edition and Mac edition
- Preview panel for every message
- Date range filter before export
- Export all files or a selection
MBOX Files With Attachments
Ready for your mail client
- Attachment properties unchanged
- Folder hierarchy retained
- One combined MBOX file option
- 1LoadAdd MSG files one by one or point to their folder.
- 2PreviewOpen messages in the panel and choose your filters.
- 3ExportSelect MBOX, browse to a destination and click Export.
How to Convert MSG to MBOX in 6 Steps
Six screens take you from first launch to a finished MBOX export. Select a tab to see its screen. Open the Software Guide for the long version.
Step 1. Install and Select Your Language
Install the software and start it from All Programs. The first screen carries a Select Language drop down, so you set the interface language before you add any MSG file.
Step 2. Add Your MSG Files
Navigate to the folder that holds your MSG files. Add File loads single files and Add Folder loads a full folder. Switch View flips the screen between horizontal and vertical layouts.
Step 3. Preview Messages With Attachments
Select a message to see it in Normal Mail View. Tabs for Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME and HTML sit beside it, so you can inspect a message before it becomes MBOX.
Step 4. Select MBOX as the Export Type
Click Export to convert every loaded file. Click Export Selected to convert only the files you marked. Then select MBOX from the list of export types.
Step 5. Set a Date Filter and a Destination
Open Adv. Settings and use the Date Filter Option to enter a From date and a To date. Click Browse to choose the folder that will receive your MBOX files.
Step 6. Export and Save the Report
Tick the option for a single MBOX file for all folders if you want one combined file, then click Export. A progress screen follows. When the job ends, the report window lets you save the report with its result totals.
No licence is needed to preview messages and export a sample batch to MBOX.
Features of the MSG to MBOX Converter Software
What PCVITA software does with your Outlook MSG files, grouped by task.
Converts Folders of MSG Files Into MBOX
Load a folder or add single files, then export them all with one click.
Bulk MSG to MBOX Conversion
Add every MSG file from a folder or only a handful. Export starts the job for all of them.
Attachments Transfer With Messages
Attached files move into the MBOX output with their original properties unchanged.
Folder Hierarchy Retained
MBOX output mirrors the folder layout of your MSG source, so you find a message where you expect it.
No Limit on File Size or Count
Full edition sets no cap on size or number of files. Demo edition ends the export after 10 items.
Previews Every Message Before the Export
Open a message in the panel and confirm it is the one you want.
Six Preview Tabs
Normal Mail View, Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME and HTML tabs open from the panel.
MIME Tab for Message Structure
Open MIME to inspect how a message is built before you convert it.
Horizontal or Vertical Layout
Switch View sets the panel layout that suits your screen.
Export Selected
Mark the messages you need and convert only those files.
Date Filter and Single File Options Shape the MBOX Output
Adv. Settings and the export screen decide what you convert and where it lands.
Date Range Filter
Set a From date and a To date. Only messages from that window convert.
Single MBOX File for All Folders
Select the option on the export screen when you want all folders in one file.
Destination of Your Choice
Browse to any folder and save your MBOX files in a location you can reach later.
Ten More Export Types
The same export list covers PST, PDF, EML, EMLX, vCard, HTML, NSF, TXT, CSV and Office 365.
Report and Metadata Keep the Job Traceable
Check the result after the export and trust the data inside the MBOX files.
CSV Report of the Result
The report lists how many files converted and how many failed.
Save the Report
Click Save in the report window and store the report where you keep your records.
Metadata Migrates Too
CC, BCC and signature details move with the message while message header properties stay unchanged.
Windows and Mac Editions
Windows version 7.0 and Mac version 3.0 cover both systems.
Check all options against your own MSG files. Preview works for all messages, while the export stops at 10 items.
Why Outlook Cannot Save MSG Files as MBOX
Four facts from Microsoft’s own pages, followed by the way PCVITA software closes the gap.
- 1
No MBOX on the Save List
Microsoft’s OlSaveAsType list holds 11 file types, from text and RTF to MIME HTML. MBOX is missing from that list. PCVITA adds MBOX as a target for your MSG files.
- 2
SaveAs Handles a Single Item
Microsoft’s MailItem.SaveAs reference describes saving one Outlook item to a path in a chosen type. A folder of MSG files would need that step for every message. PCVITA converts the folder in one job.
- 3
MSG Stays the Fallback Type
Microsoft states that SaveAs falls back to the MSG format when you name no file type. Your output stays MSG until you change the type. PCVITA starts from an export list where MBOX is one choice.
- 4
Every Outlook Item Gets a File
Microsoft’s .msg file format specification describes a file that holds a single Outlook item. Large mailboxes end up as thousands of files. PCVITA loads them from a folder and exports the lot.
Prepare Your MSG Files for MBOX Conversion
Six quick checks before the first job save you rework. Check every box, then open the software.
- Copy your MSG folder to a backup location so test settings never touch the originals.
- Add Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above to your Windows system. Plan for 100 MB of free disk space and 4 GB of RAM.
- On Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7 launch the software with Run as Administrator.
- Choose a date range and a destination folder so your MBOX files land where you work.
- Mac users install Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8 first. Then change the system region to United States and the language to English.
- Test the demo on a small folder ahead of any purchase. Download the MSG to MBOX Converter demo and export a few messages.
Hardware and Windows details sit in the Specifications table. Links under Sources lead to the Microsoft pages behind the Outlook points.
MSG to MBOX Converter Price and Free Demo
Start with the free demo and buy one licence when you are ready. Item count is the only difference between the two editions.
Demo Edition
Free
Preview all messages and test a small batch
- Export limit10 per folder
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 7.0 for Windows
Mac user? Get MSG to MBOX Converter for Mac
Full Edition
$39 one licence
Convert every item in every folder you load
- Export limitNone
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryElectronic, after payment
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Same options in both, only the item count changes
- Bulk Conversion of MSG Files
- Preview Panel With Message Tabs
- Attachments Converted
- Date Range Filter
- Folder Hierarchy Retained
- Single MBOX File Option
- CSV Result Report
- Eleven Export Formats
MSG to MBOX Converter Specifications
Version, file size, system needs and platform details for Windows and Mac.
| Version | 7.0 for Windows, download size 38.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7, Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or above, software started with Run as Administrator |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz, 4 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Preview of all messages, export capped at 10 items per folder |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery of the licence after payment |
| Mac edition | Version 3.0, download size 37.2 MB, with its own Mac MSG to MBOX Software Guide |
|---|---|
| Mac versions | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion up to 10.15 Catalina |
| Mac needs | 100 MB free disk space, 4 GB RAM and a 2.4 GHz processor recommended, Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8, system region United States, language English |
| Input files | Outlook MSG files and folders of MSG files |
| Output formats | MBOX plus ten more, from PST and PDF to Office 365 |
| Filters and options | Date range filter, one combined MBOX file and Export Selected |
| Result report | CSV report with converted and failed totals |
MSG to MBOX Converter vs Outlook SaveAs
Microsoft’s own reference next to PCVITA software, so you can match the method to the size of your job.
| Point | Outlook SaveAs | PCVITA Software |
|---|---|---|
| MBOX output | Not on Microsoft’s list of save types | MBOX files from MSG files |
| Items per save | One Outlook item to one path | Many files or a folder in one job |
| Settings | Path and file type | Date filter and one combined MBOX file |
| Result report | Not part of the SaveAs reference | CSV report with success and failure count |
| Preview | Not part of the SaveAs reference | Preview panel with message tabs |
| Other formats | DOC, HTML, MHT, RTF, TXT, VCF, ICS and more | Ten more formats, from PST to Office 365 |
| Price | Part of Outlook | Free demo, full edition $39 |
Microsoft Learn backs the save type list (OlSaveAsType enumeration), the save behavior (MailItem.SaveAs method) and the MSG format ([MS-OXMSG] Outlook Item (.msg) File Format). PCVITA claims trace back to the Features and Specifications sections.
Outlook or a Converter for Your MSG Files
- MBOX as a target calls for a converter, since Outlook’s own save list has no MBOX entry.
- A folder of MSG files fits one PCVITA job, while SaveAs works on one item per save.
- Date ranges sit in Adv. Settings, so you set the period once for the full batch.
- Attachments leave PCVITA with their original properties unchanged.
- On a Mac you need the Mac edition, since Microsoft’s SaveAs reference covers Outlook only.
- Going the other way is the job of the MBOX to MSG Converter.
Software Guide shows a screen for every option. All eleven formats are listed on the MSG Converter page.
Sources for File Type and MSG Facts Microsoft pages behind the Outlook points on this page
- Microsoft LearnOlSaveAsType enumeration (Outlook)
- Microsoft LearnMailItem.SaveAs method (Outlook)
- Microsoft Learn[MS-OXMSG] Outlook Item (.msg) File Format
MSG to MBOX Conversion FAQs
Quick answers on conversion, price and compatibility, grouped by topic.
Working and Limits How the converter behaves during a job
How do I bulk convert MSG to MBOX?
Six steps take a folder of MSG files to finished MBOX output.
- Step 1. Install the software and select a language.
- Step 2. Add MSG files singly or choose their parent folder.
- Step 3. Preview messages in the panel.
- Step 4. Click Export or Export Selected and select MBOX.
- Step 5. Set a date filter in Adv. Settings and browse to a destination.
- Step 6. Click Export and save the report.
Can I convert MSG to MBOX with attachments?
Yes. Attached files transfer with their messages and keep their original properties. CC, BCC and signature details migrate too. Message header properties stay unchanged.
Does PCVITA cap the size or number of MSG files?
Full edition has no cap. Big files and long lists finish in one job. Demo edition caps the export at 10 items for any folder.
Can I convert only some of my MSG files?
Yes. Mark the files you need and click Export Selected. Enter a From date and a To date under Adv. Settings to convert only the messages from that period.
Will my folder hierarchy stay the same?
Yes. PCVITA retains the folder hierarchy after the conversion. MBOX output follows the layout of your MSG source, so you locate any message fast.
Can I merge all my messages into one MBOX file?
Yes. The export screen has an option for a single MBOX file for all folders. Select it before you click Export when you want one combined file.
How do I know every MSG file converted?
The report tells you. A CSV report lists the success count and the failure count when the export ends. Click Save in the report window to keep it.
Demo and Price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of MSG to MBOX Converter do?
Every option works and the export stops after 10 items in a folder. Demo edition loads MSG files, previews messages and applies the date filter. MBOX conversion ends at the same 10 item cap.
How much does MSG to MBOX Converter cost?
$39 for the full edition. Full edition removes the 10 item cap. Email delivers your licence once payment clears.
Is my purchase covered by a money back guarantee?
Yes. PCVITA backs every purchase with a 30 day money back guarantee. Terms of the guarantee live on the Refund Policy page. Try the demo with your own MSG files first.
Compatibility and Formats Windows, Mac, prerequisites and other export formats
Which Windows editions work with the converter?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7. Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016 work too. Windows machines need 100 MB free on disk, with 4 GB RAM recommended.
Does the converter work on a Mac?
Yes, through the Mac edition. Download MSG to MBOX Converter for Mac and install Java JDK 1.8.0 and JRE 8 first. Mac also asks for United States as the region and English as the language. Mac OS X 10.8 up to 10.15 is covered. The Mac MSG to MBOX Software Guide shows the screens.
Does MSG to MBOX conversion need Outlook?
No. Neither prerequisite list mentions Outlook. Windows wants the .NET framework and an administrator launch, while Mac needs the Java setup from the Mac answer.
What other export formats does PCVITA offer?
Ten more. The export list holds PST, PDF, EML, EMLX, vCard, HTML, NSF, TXT, CSV and Office 365. Dedicated pages cover the MSG to PST Converter, the MSG to NSF Converter and the MSG to EML Converter.
Can I open MSG files without converting them?
Yes. The preview panel in PCVITA shows every message in Normal Mail View, Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME and HTML tabs. For simple viewing, open the View MSG Files page.
Question not answered here? Ask on Live Chat or write to us from the Contact Us page.
MSG to MBOX Converter Reviews
Ratings from pcvita.com users and the words customers sent after converting their MSG files.
This is an incredible software to convert MSG files into MBOX format with no hassle. I needed to convert multiple files for my organisation and while looking for an easy way, I came across this tool. Needless to say, this is a fantastic tool and helped me to convert files in such a less time. Would definitely prefer this tool for all my future projects.
This is totally a great product for converting MSG files to MBOX format. I could export files in bulk with just a few clicks. This product helped me in converting my important files in a few minutes. This tool worked great for me!
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Key Takeaways on MSG to MBOX Conversion
Short recap of the page.
- Files and output. PCVITA converts single MSG files or full folders to MBOX in bulk.
- Message data. Attachments keep their original properties and the folder hierarchy stays the same.
- Control. A date range filter, Export Selected and a combined MBOX file option shape the output before you export.
- Platforms. Version 7.0 serves Windows and version 3.0 serves Mac.
- Demo and price. Demo edition exports 10 items at no cost. Buying the full edition costs $39 and brings a 30 day money back guarantee.
Export MSG Files to MBOX With the Free Demo
Download the free demo, preview your messages and test the MBOX conversion on your own files before you buy the full edition.
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