You moved to Microsoft Outlook, but years of email are still sitting in Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail as individual EML files. Outlook wants a PST file, and copying messages by hand would take forever. This converter is built for that one job.
Quick facts
- Product: PCVARE EML to PST Converter
- Converts: Windows Live Mail and Windows Mail email to Outlook PST
- Outlook versions: 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000
- Windows: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2002, 98
- Trial: a demo version is available
Key features
Convert many mailboxes in one run with batch mode
The batch conversion mode lets you convert Windows Live Mail data in bulk instead of one folder at a time.
Keep your folder layout intact
The converter preserves the same folder structure in the PST, so you find messages where you left them.
Bring over the details, not just the text
Attachments, formatting, embedded images, dates, read/unread status and header data (To, Cc, Bcc, From, sent and received dates) are carried across.
Get a PST that Outlook picks up automatically
The program configures the resulting PST file in MS Outlook for you.
Who it's for
You'll get the most from it if you are moving from Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail to Outlook and want your old messages in a PST file, with folders and attachments kept.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Batch conversion saves repeated work
- Keeps folder structure, attachments and formatting
- Covers Outlook versions from 2000 to 2010
- Trial available to test before buying
Cons
- Built around older Windows and Outlook versions
- Does one job only: EML to PST conversion
FAQs
Which Outlook versions can open the PST files?
The vendor lists Outlook 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000.
Will my folders stay organized?
Yes. The tool keeps the same folder structure during conversion.
Can I convert several mailboxes at once?
Yes, through batch conversion mode.
Do I have to import the PST manually?
The program automatically configures the resulting PST in MS Outlook.
System requirements
- Pentium II 400 MHz processor
- 64 MB RAM
- 10 MB free disk space
- Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2002 or 98