Can I convert MSG files to EML while keeping attachments inside the email?

Jun 18, 2026 - 5:27 AM

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  • I have some MSG emails that contain PDF, Word, and Excel attachments. I want to convert these MSG files to EML format, but the attachments should remain in the same email file. Is it possible to convert MSG to EML without losing or separating the attachments?

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  • Yes, it is possible to convert MSG files to EML files, along with their attachments, within the email itself.

    The important thing is to use the process in which the email (its subject, the sender, its date and the content of the email) and its attachments remain bundled together without being separated. It needs a process of conversion which will involve reading the whole MSG file instead of its contents only.
    If you convert files one by one manually, there is a higher chance of missing attachments or broken formatting. This is precisely why batch converter software is always preferred. A frequently used software for this purpose is GainTools MSG to EML Converter, which retains attachments and keeps the original structure of the email during conversion.

    The converted EML file opens perfectly fine in email applications such as Thunderbird, Apple Mail and Windows Mail. This makes the migration smooth without affecting file integrity or email data.

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