PST ( Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store email messages, contacts, calendar events, and other data. PST files are commonly used to archive email messages and to back up Outlook data.
EML (Electronic Mail Format)is a file format used to store a single email message, including the message header, body, attachments, and other metadata. EML files are supported by many email clients and applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Windows Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
Difference Between PST and EML:
| PST | EML |
File Contents | Email messages, contacts, calendar events, and other data | A single email message, including header, body, attachments, and other metadata |
File Size Limitation | 2GB (Outlook 2002 and earlier) or 20GB (Outlook 2003 and later) | None |
Compatibility | Limited to Microsoft Outlook and other software that supports PST format | Supported by many email clients and applications, including Outlook, Windows Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird |
Accessibility | PST files can only be accessed from the computer where Outlook is installed | EML files can be easily shared and accessed from any computer or device |
Portability | PST files are generally larger and more complex, making them more difficult to move or transfer | EML files are smaller and simpler, making them easier to move, transfer, and backup |
Dependency | PST files are proprietary to Microsoft, requiring users to depend on Microsoft software to access their data | EML files are not proprietary, allowing users to access their email data from a variety of different software and devices |
How to convert PST to EML in Windows 10
Converting PST (Personal Storage Table) files to EML (Email Message) files can be useful if you want to access your Outlook email messages in a non-Outlook email client or application. In this article, we will discuss how to convert PST to EML in Windows 10 using two different methods.
Method 1: Using Microsoft Outlook
STEP 1: Open Microsoft Outlook on your Windows 10 computer.
STEP 2: Click on the "File" tab in the top left corner of the screen.
STEP 3: Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
STEP 4: In the Import and Export Wizard, select "Export to a file" and click on "Next".
STEP 5: Select "Outlook Data File (.pst)" and click on "Next".
STEP 6: Select the folder that you want to export and click on "Next".
STEP 7: Choose a location where you want to save the exported file and choose the name of the file. Make sure to select "Export items to an Outlook Data File (.pst)".
STEP 8: Once you have saved the exported file, navigate to the location where you saved it and right-click on it.
STEP 9: Select "Rename" and change the file extension from .pst to .eml.
Method 2: Using a third-party tool
STEP 1: Download and install a third-party PST to EML converter such as PST Viewer Pro.
STEP 2: Launch the PST Viewer Pro application.
STEP 3: Click on "File" and then select "Open PST file".
STEP 4: Navigate to the location of the PST file you want to convert and select it.
STEP 5: Once the PST file has loaded, select the emails you want to convert to EML format.
STEP 6: Click on "Export" and choose "Export to EML".
STEP 7: Choose the location where you want to save the exported EML files and click on "Export".
STEP 8: Once the files are exported, navigate to the location where you saved them and you will find them in EML format.
Benefits of Converting PST to EML
Compatibility with non-Outlook email clients and applications.
Improved accessibility and portability of email messages.
Easier sharing and collaboration of email messages.
Reduced dependence on proprietary software.
Conclusion
Converting PST files to EML files can be useful if you want to access your Outlook email messages in a non-Outlook email client or application. You can use the built-in Import/Export feature in Microsoft Outlook or a third-party tool like PST Viewer Pro to perform this conversion.