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.
1) Upload PST file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: pst, ost, eml, msg, mime, smime, p7m, mbox, dbx, vcf, vmbx, opf, asice, cpgz, lzh, zcf
2) Set converting PST to EML options
3) Get converted file
Total Outlook Converter
Convert Outlook emails from multiple sources to a variety of formats.
Filter emails by sender, subject, date, keywords, and more.
Useful data saving options - convert only necessary data from your emails.
Unique output files formatting options specify how your files will look.
Affordable Price - pay once for a lifetime license with no hidden fees.
Command Line Support - convert emails via command line.
Fast batch conversion - convert multiple emails simultaneously.
High security options - protect your output PDF files (if you choose PDF).
Various file naming and date saving options - organize your output files easily.
Variety of attachment saving options - choose how to save attachments.
Trust - you can rely on powerful email converters from CoolUtils.
Easy to use even for beginners - enjoy clear user-friendly interface.💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your PST file.
✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose EML as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your EML file.
| File extension | .PST |
| Category | Document File |
| Description | PST files are intended for storing mail elements on PCs, which include mail folders and their content. PST stores copies of these elements locally, and they are supported by well-known and common applications, particularly Outlook. Users can get to their emails even when there is no stable IT connection. PSTs can be accessed via whatever version is installed on your PC. Files saved in later versions use Unicode can hold a lot more data than those created in earlier ones, which use ANSI. Users who prefer not to use this program may choose to convert messages to other formats and open them in third party utilities. |
| Associated programs | Microsoft Outlook |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| MIME type | |
| Useful links | PST to PDF Converter More detailed information on PST files |
| Conversion type | PST to EML |
| File extension | .EML |
| Category | Document File |
| Description | EML files are commonly used for email files generated in Outlook Express and other mail systems. EML emails are stored in standard MIME RFC 822 format. These files include the email headline and body in text ASCII format. Emails, attachments, and hyperlinks are all included when converting EML to PDF. Users can export EML files for archiving and storage and check for harmful code. EML files are compatible with Microsoft Entourage, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, IncrediMail, Outlook Express, and more. |
| Associated programs | CoolUtils Mail Viewer Apple Mail IncrediMail Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Live Mail Mozilla Thunderbird |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| MIME type | |
| Useful links | More detailed information on EML files |
PST files are Outlook's proprietary mailbox format — locked to Microsoft's ecosystem. EML is the open standard that every email client understands: Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail, Postfix, and any mail system you might migrate to. Converting PST to EML liberates your emails from Outlook's format, making them portable, archivable, and importable into any client.
PST (Personal Storage Table) is Microsoft Outlook's proprietary file format for storing emails, contacts, calendar events, tasks, and notes locally on a PC. PST files can grow to tens of gigabytes and are only fully supported by Microsoft Outlook. They cannot be imported into Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail, or other clients without conversion. PST files are also notorious for corruption when they exceed 2 GB (old format) or 50 GB (Unicode format).
EML is the standard email file format defined by RFC 2822. Each .eml file contains one complete email — headers, body, inline images, and attachments — in plain text with MIME encoding. EML is supported by virtually every email client: Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Windows Mail, Gmail (import), eM Client, The Bat!, and most enterprise email systems. EML files can also be opened in any text editor for inspection or legal review.
| Feature | Online (this page) | Total Outlook Converter Pro (desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Batch conversion | ✓ Single file | ✓ Entire PST archives, recursive |
| File size limit | Up to 50 MB | No limit |
| Folder structure preserved | ✗ | ✓ Inbox/Sent/Folders hierarchy maintained |
| Date range filtering | ✗ | ✓ Extract only emails from specified dates |
| Automation / scripting | ✗ | ✓ Command-line, .bat, Task Scheduler |
| Files stay local | ✗ | ✓ No upload required |
| Price | Free | From $49.90 |
Batch CLI example: TotalOutlookConverterPro.exe C:\pst_files C:\eml_out /ConvertTo eml /ProcessRecursively