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The free online mail converter that transforms EML, MSG, PST, and MBOX files into PDF, HTML, Word, and more — no software required.

CoolUtils online mail converter supports all major email formats as input — EML, MSG, PST, OST, and MBOX — and converts them to PDF, HTML, DOC, TXT, JPEG, and other output formats. Upload the file, select the output format, and download the converted document in seconds. No installation, no registration, completely free.

CONVERT MSG to DOC ONLINE

1) Upload MSG file to convert

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Allowed file types: pst, ost, eml, msg, mime, smime, p7m, mbox, dbx, vcf, vmbx, opf, asice, cpgz, lzh, zcf

2) Set converting MSG to DOC options

3) Get converted file

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How to convert MSG to DOC?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your MSG file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose DOC as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your DOC file.

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Converting Outlook MSG email files to DOC online has never been so simple. Drop your .msg and the converter renders the email headers, body, and inline images as a Word document — shareable with anyone who needs the email content in an editable, universally readable format without Microsoft Outlook installed.

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MSG File

File extension	.MSG
Category	Document File
Description	MSG file is a MS Outlook email saved to a separate file. Such mail format is also used in The Bat!, Windows Mail, MDaemon, etc. It contains email fields and attachments, supporting both plain text and HTML mail formatting. As a rule, the mail content is encoded by base64 scheme. Encoding is required for mail to pass the mail servers that originally process text only. MSG can be opened in the program version it was created in, and the file will conflict with all other applications. To convert .MSG to PDF, HTML, TXT or other formats use the online converter.
Associated programs	CoolUtils MSG Viewer
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type
Useful links	MSG Formats More detailed information on MSG files
Conversion type	MSG to DOC

Doc (Word) File

File extension	.DOC
Category	Document File
Description	DOC is a native MS Word text format that supports markup and rich text styling. As opposite to TXT, together with texts DOC file can contain various formatting parameters, tables, images, other graphic elements and charts. Documents of such type are readable by MS Word, free Microsoft Word Viewer and many open source packages like LibreOffice. DOC files can be read and edited on Android OS by Kingsoft Office For Android. Since Word 2007 new, improved format version is used - DOCX.
Associated programs	AbiWord Apple Pages AppleWorks KWord Microsoft Word StarOffice
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	application/msword
Useful links	More detailed information on DOC files

2026-01-29

Converted MSG files from an Outlook export to DOC so our legal team could work with the emails in Word without needing Outlook.

Natasha Ivanova

2026-03-24

MSG to DOC conversion preserved sender details, timestamps, and message body correctly — exactly what we needed for eDiscovery.

Diego Reyes

2026-05-09

Great tool for turning Outlook MSG messages into DOC files for sharing with clients who prefer Word documents over raw email formats.

Hana Svensson

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Convert MSG to DOC — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

What is an MSG file?

MSG is Microsoft Outlook's native email message format. A .msg file stores a complete email — subject, sender, recipients, date, body text (plain or HTML), attachments, and metadata — in a single binary file using Microsoft's Compound Document Binary Format. Only Outlook and a few specialized tools can open MSG files directly.

What content from the MSG appears in the DOC output?

The DOC output contains the email headers (From, To, CC, Subject, Date), the message body, and a list of attachment names. Attachment files themselves are not embedded in the DOC — only their names are noted. HTML-formatted email bodies are converted to plain text layout in the document.

How do I convert MSG to DOC online?

Upload your .msg file using the Choose File button above, select DOC as the output format, and click Convert. The resulting DOC file downloads in seconds and can be opened in Word, LibreOffice, or any DOC-compatible word processor.

Can I open MSG files without Microsoft Outlook?

Yes — converting to DOC is one way. Upload the MSG file here and download a DOC that any word processor can open. Alternatively, the desktop Total Outlook Converter Pro can open and convert MSG files without Outlook being installed on the machine.

Can I batch convert multiple MSG files to DOC?

The online converter handles one file at a time. For bulk conversion of entire Outlook export folders, use Total Outlook Converter Pro: TotalOutlookConverterPro.exe C:\msg_files C:\doc_out /ConvertTo doc /ProcessRecursively

What is the file size limit for the online MSG to DOC converter?

The online converter accepts files up to 50 MB. MSG files with large attachments may exceed this limit. For large MSG files or batch jobs, use the desktop Total Outlook Converter Pro, which has no file size limit.

Is it safe to upload confidential emails for conversion?

Files are transferred over HTTPS and automatically deleted from the server within one hour. For emails containing sensitive business, legal, or personal information, use the desktop Total Outlook Converter Pro — conversion runs entirely on your machine with no data uploaded.

Convert MSG to DOC Online

Outlook MSG files are a proprietary binary format — only Outlook and a handful of specialized tools can open them. Converting an MSG email to DOC produces a readable Word document with the full email content: headers, body, and attachment list. Anyone with Word or a DOC viewer can read it without Outlook installed.

Full email content preserved — subject, sender, recipients, date, and body text all appear in the DOC output
No Outlook required — share email content with users who don't have Microsoft Outlook
Editable output — DOC format lets you redact, annotate, or reformat the email text in Word
No software installation — upload from any browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile
Files deleted after 1 hour — uploaded files are removed from the server automatically

What Is an MSG File?

MSG is Microsoft Outlook's native message format. It stores a complete email — headers, body (plain text or HTML), attachments, and metadata — in a single binary file using the Compound Document Binary File Format (CFB). MSG files are created when you drag an email out of Outlook or export it individually. Only Outlook, Exchange tools, and a few third-party viewers support MSG natively.

What Is DOC?

DOC is Microsoft Word's binary document format from Office 97–2003. It is universally supported across Word versions, LibreOffice, Google Docs, and virtually every word processor. Converting an MSG to DOC makes the email content available in a standard, editable format that any word processor can open, search, and print without special email software.

Online Converter vs Desktop Converter

Feature	Online (this page)	Total Outlook Converter Pro (desktop)
Batch conversion	✓ Single file	✓ Entire folders, recursive
File size limit	Up to 50 MB	No limit
Attachment extraction	✗	✓ Save attachments as separate files
Automation / scripting	✗	✓ Command-line, .bat, Task Scheduler
Files stay local	✗	✓ No upload required
Price	Free	From $49.90

Batch CLI example: TotalOutlookConverterPro.exe C:\msg_files C:\doc_out /ConvertTo doc /ProcessRecursively

How to Convert MSG to DOC

Click Choose File and select your MSG file
The format is detected automatically
Select DOC as the output format
Click Convert — processing takes a few seconds
Click Download to save your file
Open the DOC in Word or any compatible word processor

When Do You Need MSG to DOC?

Legal discovery — attorneys convert email evidence to DOC for redaction, annotation, and submission to court filing systems
Archiving without Outlook — preserve email content in a format that doesn't require Outlook to read years later
Sharing with non-Outlook users — colleagues on Mac Mail, Thunderbird, or Gmail cannot open MSG files directly
Email-to-report workflows — turn customer support emails or approval messages into formatted Word documents
Compliance documentation — regulated industries require email records in editable, searchable document formats

Convert from MSG

Using CoolUtils, it is possible to convert MSG files to a variety of other formats:

Convert to DOC

Using CoolUtils, it is possible to convert a variety of other formats to DOC files:

Converted Files:

154,773,453 / 4,723 TB

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