You switched to Outlook, and now years of mail are stuck in Windows Live Mail or Vista Mail as loose EML files. Outlook won't open them as a mailbox. You need them in a PST file, folders intact, without copying messages one at a time. That is the job this converter does.
Quick facts
- Version: 6.2
- Platforms: Windows
- Price: $69 for the full version
- Trial: free demo that converts only 20 emails
- Needs: Microsoft Outlook installed with a valid profile
Key features
Convert whole mail stores in one batch
You point the tool at your Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail store folder and convert bulk EML files in one run, not message by message.
Get a new PST that appears in your Outlook profile
The software creates a PST file at the destination you choose. Open Outlook and the converted file shows up in your profile tree, so you can check your data right away.
Keep your metadata and folder choices
The vendor says email information stays the same after conversion, including metadata. You can convert an entire store or only selected folders, for both Windows Live Mail and Vista Mail.
Works with 32-bit and 64-bit Outlook
The vendor lists support for 32/64 bit Outlook, including older releases back to Outlook 97.
How the conversion goes
- Install the converter and open it from the Start menu.
- Click Choose Windows Live Mail Store Folder and select your Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail folder.
- Click Convert to Outlook.
- Open Outlook and look for the new PST in your profile.
Who it's for
This suits you if you are making a one-time move from Windows Live Mail or Windows Vista Mail to Outlook and have a lot of mail to carry over. It is a migration tool, not something you run daily.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Batch conversion of many EML files at once
- Convert everything or only selected folders
- Free demo lets you test before buying
- Runs on very modest hardware
Cons
- The demo stops at 20 emails, so it only proves the process works
- Outlook must already be installed and configured with a profile
- Aimed at a single task: EML to PST
FAQs
Do I need Outlook installed?
Yes. Outlook must be installed and set up with a valid profile before you convert.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The free trial converts 20 emails so you can see the result in Outlook.
Where does it find my mail?
You choose the Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail store folder yourself, usually under your user profile's AppData\Local\Microsoft folder.
Will I have enough disk space?
You need enough free drive space to hold all of your emails in the new PST, on top of the small program itself.
System requirements
- Pentium II 400 MHz processor
- 64 MB RAM
- 10 MB free disk space, plus room for your converted mail
- Microsoft Outlook installed with a configured profile