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Convert MBOX to EML

Split an mbox mailbox into one standard .eml file per message, filed in folders, so you can open, attach or archive messages one at a time.

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Up to 50 GB per conversion
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Who this is for

№ 01
You need single messages to attach to a ticket, case file or document system.
№ 02
You're moving to an app that imports .eml files but not mbox.
№ 03
You want to browse an old mailbox in Finder or Explorer.

The route

MBOX to EML in 3 steps

№ 01Step
Export your mail as MBOX
Gmail: download Mail from Google Takeout (you can upload the .zip or .tgz as it is). Apple Mail: Mailbox → Export Mailbox. Thunderbird: the mailbox files are already in your profile folder.
Export guides for each app →
№ 02Step
Upload and see the price
Start a conversion, choose EML as the result and drop in your .mbox files, export folders or Takeout archive. The price depends only on the total size, and you see it before you pay. Uploads go straight to encrypted storage.
№ 03Step
Unzip and use the EML files
The download is a zip with one folder per mailbox folder and one .eml file per message. Double-click any .eml to open it in your mail app, or drag them into Thunderbird, Apple Mail or a document management system.

Contents

What's kept, and what isn't

We'd rather tell you up front than have you find out after the import.

Kept

One .eml per message, in folders matching your mailboxes (or Gmail labels)
Complete messages with headers, bodies, attachments and inline images

Not included

Read and flag status (the EML format has no place for them)

FAQ

MBOX → EML questions

What's the difference between MBOX and EML?

An mbox file holds many messages one after another. An .eml file holds exactly one. The message content is the same; EML just splits it into separate files.

How are the files organised?

The zip has one folder per mailbox (or per Gmail label in labels mode), with one .eml file per message inside.

Can I upload a Takeout .zip?

Yes. Upload the .zip or .tgz from Google Takeout as it is, or the .mbox inside it.

Can I go back from EML to PST?

Yes. EML is also an accepted input, so you can convert .eml files to PST for Outlook.

How much does it cost?

One price per conversion, based on the total size you upload, the same tiers for every format. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

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