One of Easiest Approaches to Extract Attachments from EML File(s)
An EML file is a single message file, which preserves the original email formatting, headers, and attachments. But, because of some office purposes, computer users search for a solution to extract attachments from EML files. The major problem arises when an individual has a directory already filled with thousands or more of EML emails within it, and he or she desires to archive a replica of all EML file attachments in a separate PC’s folder. Therefore in today’s Invorx post, we are going to cover different methods through which one can extract files from EML.
“I am the team leader in my company and handles a team of 9 employees. I use Mozilla Thunderbird email client to manage business emails and handle other sort of things. Recently, I have some crucial attachments in these office emails and I wish to save those attachments separately in my personal laptop. There are around 1250 messages from which I want to extract attachments. So, can anyone explain me the method through which I can extract attachments from bulk EML files?”
Methods for eml attachment extractor
Following methods will guide you the best way you can extract EML file:
Solution #1 : Extract Attachments From EML Files One-by-One
One way to extract EML file attachments is to open each EML file one-by-one and extract attachments from it by downloading them for free. This approach demands for lots of precious time with patience to execute it and is not at all suitable when it is about extract eml attachments from thousands of EML files. The sensible and quick approach to extract attachments from EML file(s) is to opt for solution (2). So, lets see what solution (2) suggests!
Solution #2 :Extract EML Attachments Collectively
The most effective and efficient method for eml attachment extractor is to use SysTools MBOX converter software. Download and install the product on your computer system, and follow below-mentioned guidelines to perform the task:
1. Once the installation procedure gets finished, launch the application
2. Click on the Add Files button to add file from which source .eml files within it
3. From left-hand side of the screen, click on MBOX Files and enable the radio button of ‘Select file(s)/folder from file system’s.
4. Click on Next to proceed with the method to extract attachments from EML files
5. This opens a dialog box in which first you have to enable the checkbox of Use Folder Mode and then, click on three-dots icon
6. Browse the folder in which all EML files are stored. Click on OK, just after completing with locating of source folder.
7. Again, the dialog box appears where you have to click on Process button.
8. Now the product automatically extract files from eml and email content from the EML files via folder browsed in Step (6). Once the extraction gets finished, it will load entire extracted data in preview area of the app.
9. Click on Export button to proceed with the method to extract eml attachments.
10. Select the Export All Folders option to extract files from eml with attachments. Or, you can enable Export Selected Folders option to perform selective data extraction.
11. In the field of Choose the option to export the Files as, select HTML radio button and choose anyone of naming convention options as per your wish.
12. Define the destination path where you desire to export eml file attachment. Click on Export for further proceedings
Its Too Simple And Easy
The methods to extract attachments from EML files are described in this post. We had tested the solution (2)for eml attachment extractor and then only posted here. You can give the solution a try by downloading free version of the software and testing it with few crucial emails. Rest, data integrity, email formatting, content of attachments, and security – all these aspects are safe in this procedure.
