[Resolved] Unable to Open .eml files in Outlook 2016, 2019 etc.

by Admin

June 5, 2019

Are you looking for solution about how to get .eml files into Outlook? Then this place will prove a helpful blog to solve problem regarding how to access eml files to PST without any error.

Basically, EML is the file extension that stores single email message as individual file. In fact, it is a text file which support MIME property so it can be viewed in notepad also. This extension file is supported by multiple email servers, clients & apps (Windows Live Mail, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, DreamMail, eM Client, Postbox, Windows Mail, Thunderbird, Turnpike, etc.) However, it can be viewed in Exchange’s Outlook web mail account and also by Internet Explorer by saving file format in .mht format. To find .eml files in popular mail client follow the given points –

EML files of Windows Live Mail – Although, It is the part of Windows Essential Suite yet it come with Windows 7 OS as default mail client. To get .eml files from Windows Live Mail, Open it then select all emails and drag them & drop at any location. It will save as .eml file format. Otherwise go with its message stored location –C:\Users\\AppData\Local\ Microsoft\ Windows Live Mail

EML files of eM Client – This Mail client is enriched with advance features along with simple to use and friendly GUI. It provides option to backup eM Client’ data in .eml file format. For that – Open eM Client and go with File menu >> Export >> Export to .eml files….

EML files of Windows Mail – It is the default mail client of Windows Vista and by select; drag & drop method, you can get .eml files from Windows Mail. Otherwise go with its message stored location where you will see that all files are in .eml – C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Local Folders

EML files of Thunderbird – Although, Thunderbird support MBOX Mailbox file extension but its single email messages are saved in .eml file format and we can easily get .eml files from Thunderbird by drag & drop way.

EML files of Outlook Express – It was used by almost users in Windows XP but now it has been expired. But we can get .eml files from Outlook Express by dragging & dropping method.

EML file of DreamMail – It is a mail client with RSS feeds, search, stationery and labels. It supports export .eml files so for getting .eml files from DreamMail, open it and go with File menu >> Export >> Save Mail as EML File (*.eml)…

Common Errors while opening .eml files

Cannot register EML
EML not found error
EML files access contravention

After getting in-accessibilities problems of EML files, you have requirement to easily get a solution for solving the issue of open EML files. If your .eml files have been corrupted and want to open them manually then follow the given process –

Select .eml file from where you saved them.
Right click on it and choose open with Notepad option
Open your .eml files in Notepad; it will open without any error.

Why Users Switch from EML to Outlook without any Error

We know that EML files are supported by multiple mail clients which are good but today Outlook become the most popular mail client of users and also used in commercial environment and personal uses. So there may be multiple reasons to know about how to access EML file to Outlook such as – job switching, business dealing, office environment demand, interest in switching mail clients, attraction with enriched features of Outlook, etc.

How to Open EML file in Outlook without any Error

Are you Unable to Open .eml files in Outlook 2016, 2019, 2010 and others and searching for solution to know about how to get .eml files into Outlook then you can follow the given two method which can easily overcome from this circumstance –

How to Copy EML files to Outlook Manually

Collect all .eml files in folder from your supportive mail client.
Now install Windows Live Mail (make sure Windows Live Mail & Outlook both are in same machine.) in your computer.
Firstly import all .eml files in Windows Live Mail by drag and drop method in a newly created folder.
Then re-open Windows Live Mail and go with file menu >> Export >> Export Messages
Choose Microsoft Exchange Server option
Select folder which one you want to save in Outlook.
Processing will start and complete with a successful message.

Note – Sometimes, the manual method cannot show proper result and can possible only when both Outlook & Windows Live Mail are in same OS. It is not suitable for large database migration. If any step is skipped by user then migration will not be successful. Non-technical user cannot open EML file in Outlook 2016 and other editions with this manual method.

Automated Solution

If you are still facing issues and unable to open .eml files in Outlook 2016, 2019, 2013, 2010, etc, then go with EML to PST converter software that is created for solving all your issues regarding EML files to Outlook migration. It supports highly developed features to know about how to get .eml files into Outlook with proper result. You can also download free EML to PST Converter online demo tool that can export 25 .eml files to PST for Outlook absolutely free and solve your issue with EML files to open it with Outlook.