How to Open EML File in Outlook PST File?

This complete post is totally based upon for solving the user queries relates with the EML to Outlook conversion process without facing any so much difficulties. After doing complete research on this conversion, I came here with the amazing and trustworthy techniques available for users to perform EML to PST conversion.

User Query

Hi guys, I have been using Windows Live Mail email application from many years. Now, due to some personal reason of mine I want to switch Windows Live Mail to PST Outlook application. But the problem is my WLM app contains millions of EML files, which I want to safely transfer into Outlook with attachments. Can anyone please suggest any solution of how to open EML file in Outlook PST file?

Without performing the conversion process, you cannot access EML files in MS Outlook application. So, it’s better to perform EML to PST Outlook conversion process but how? Well! There two solution available to complete this task i.e. manual solution and professional solution like BitData Migration EML Converter. Maximum user wants free solution so they can freely go with the manual procedure which we will definitely discuss in this post. So, just keep reading this article that explains you both solution perfectly.

How to Open EML File in Outlook PST File Using Free Method?

Here you can get the complete working guide for converting EML files to Outlook. But before to start the conversion process, I want to tell you that if you want convert few EML files then you should go with this manual guide. And, for bulk EML file conversion you have to very carefully apply this method as it includes very lengthy procedure which can corrupt your important files due to any of the single mistake.  If you still seriously want to perform this guide then first take a backup of your EML files, then follow the mentioned below steps:

First you have to properly download Windows Live Mail email client on your machine, if you don’t have it.

So, install Windows Live Mail on your host machine.

If it tell again you to add an account on WLM, then cancel it. Well, there is no need as it even permits you to start it without configuring an account.

Now download Internet Explorer on your system and open the particular folder comprising the EML files.

Now, resize and place the windows of these both (Explorer and WLM program) in such a queue that you can simply manage and organize them together. For sample, part one at the left half of the screen and other one on the right side. Also, you can easily divided them top and bottom of the screen, as per your necessities.

Easily opt drag and drop method to transfer the EML files from Explorer window to the ‘Message List’ of WLM.

If you choose to save EML files separately in separate folders during the conversion, then sort this various folders in Explorer and drop them into the folder list of Windows Live Mail accordingly.

Note: In WLM app, Go to the File tab, then choose Export email and press Email messages

Now, install and open Microsoft Outlook application on your machine

Under the Export Messages window, go and press on the selected folders.

Select the folder that includes email messages, as guided in above point.

If there are numerous folders, then don’t worry just press the CTRL tab while select the desired folders that you want to transfer.

After that it OK button and then Finish button. Now, locate the folder(s) including your exported email messages in MS Outlook program.

Finally, you can access your all EML files into Outlook email application without any problem.

Last Verdict       

Yet, if you are unable to perform the above mentioned procedure or fails at some point then no need to worry just download EML to PST Converter software.