Moving Vista Mail messages into Mac Mail
You switched to a Mac, but years of email are still sitting in Windows Vista Mail as individual .eml files. Mac Mail wants .mbox, and dragging files across won't get you there. This converter exists for exactly that gap.
Quick facts
- Converts: EML and EMLX files to MBOX
- Runs on: Windows, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Trial: a free version is available to test the conversion
- Refund: 30-day money-back guarantee
Key features
Turn EML files into MBOX that Mac Mail can import
The tool converts EML and EMLX messages into MBOX, the format Mac Mail imports. Attachments and formatting are kept in the converted messages.
Convert many messages in one batch
You can run batch conversion on multiple EML messages together instead of handling them one by one.
Narrow the export with filters
You can filter the export by to, from, subject and date, and exclude folders you don't want.
Works with other EML-based mail programs
Besides Windows Vista Mail, the converter handles EML emails from Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, eM Client, DreamMail and Outlook Express.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have a folder of EML files from a Windows mail client and need them in Mac Mail, or in another client that reads MBOX, such as Thunderbird.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a free version lets you test it before you buy.
- Pro: batch mode and filters.
- Pro: a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Con: the converter runs only on Windows, so you convert on a PC and then import the MBOX files into Mac Mail yourself.
FAQs
Does it keep attachments?
Yes. Attachments and message formatting are carried into the MBOX output.
How do I get the mail into Mac Mail?
Convert the EML files to MBOX, then import the MBOX files into Apple Mac Mail.
Can I try it first?
Yes, a free version is offered so you can check the conversion.
Which Windows versions work?
The vendor says it runs on Windows in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.