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MSG Converter

Corbett MSG Converter turns Outlook MSG files into PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML and more, in bulk or by selection. It runs without Outlook and keeps attachments with 100% data integrity. Direct upload to Gmail, Microsoft 365, Yahoo Mail and IMAP is built in. Free demo included.

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4.8 out of 5 from 1,979 reviews

Conversion stays offline on this PC, so MSG files never leave it.

Free demo, scanned clean on VirusTotal and a 30-day money-back window.

Lifetime licence from $99 Demo converts 10 items per folder

MSG facts

MSG Converter for Outlook Message Files

An MSG file holds one Outlook message, so a mailbox of them is hard to move. MSG Converter batches thousands of files into the format a new mail client or archive needs, with sender, date, attachments and formatting intact.

Preserved in the output

Sender and recipient
Date and time
Attachments
Inline images
Hyperlinks
Formatting
Subject lines

Accepted MSG inputs

Outlook MSG files
Single files
Folders of MSG files
Large batches
Files of any size
Mail with attachments
Mail with hyperlinks

Outputs

PST
MBOX
EML
PDF
HTML
vCard
CSV
TXT and ICS

Excluded from conversion

Client settings
Account passwords
Filter rules
Saved searches

Why MSG Files Get Converted

MSG opens only in Outlook, and a pile of single files is slow to search. A switch to PST, EML or PDF in MSG Converter lets any viewer or mail client handle the same messages.

Convert MSG files to PST

Core features

Four Moves With MSG Converter

Install, add MSG files, preview and select a format.

Load

Add Single or Many MSG Files

Install and run the tool, then browse to add MSG files. Single files, many files and folders all load in one pass.

Add single or many files
Add a full folder
No file size limit
No Outlook needed

MSG folder tree with selection checkboxes

Folder selection

Select Folders for Conversion

Folders load as a tree with checkboxes. Leave a tick on the folders to convert and clear every other one.

Checkbox on every folder
Folder tree shown as saved
Many files at once
Skipped folders left out

Message preview

Preview Messages Before Conversion

MSG Converter opens any message and attachment in five views before a format is chosen. Admins and investigators use this to confirm the right file.

Content shows text and attachments
Message Header lists sender and recipients
Properties reports message details
Hex View and Raw Message reveal the stored code

Selective backup

Filter MSG Mail Before Export

Narrow the batch by file name, date range, time range, subject, To, From or Has attachments. Only matches convert.

File name search
Date from and to
Time from and to
Subject, To and From
Has attachments filter
Contacts and phone numbers

Output options

Select the Output Format

Choose PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML, vCard, CSV, TXT or ICS, or send MSG mail straight to a mail account. File names can follow Subject, Date or Sender.

Files saved at a chosen location
Direct upload to mail services
Need PST files only? See the PST File Converter Tool
Want an EML set? Try the EML Converter Tool for that job

Before converting

Prep Checks Before MSG Conversion

Three habits keep a batch tidy.

Extraction

Decide what to extract

Email addresses, phone numbers, attachments and contact photos can be pulled from MSG files on their own. Select that option first when no full conversion is needed.

Output names

Set file names early

Name output files by Subject, Date or Sender. Clear names make a large batch easy to sort later.

Backup copy

Keep the originals

The tool saves converted files at a chosen location and leaves the source MSG files untouched as a backup.

Single message jobs are covered in Extract attachments from MSG file and MSG to Gmail.

Free demo

Test MSG Converter Free

The free edition converts 10 email items per folder. Verify the output in the target client first.

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Before purchase

Manual Export vs MSG Converter

Outlook can save a handful of messages by hand. A mixed batch of MSG files calls for MSG Converter. The table puts both routes side by side.

Task	Manual export	Tool
Cost	Free	$99 one time
A few messages	Open and save in Outlook	Works too
Large MSG batch	One message at a time	Many files in one go
Outlook installed	Required	Not required
Attachments and inline images	Handled by hand	Preserved
Output formats	A few	Nine formats
Filters	Outlook search only	Name, date, time, subject, sender
Direct upload	Not offered	Gmail, Microsoft 365, Yahoo, IMAP

Only the green row is a job that Outlook alone can do.

A PDF route for Outlook mail is shown in Save Outlook email as PDF .

Specifications

MSG Converter Requirements

Download details

Version: 5.3
Download size: 47.6 MB
Demo limit: 10 items per folder
Delivery: Instant by email, with download link and key
Licence: Personal: 2 PCs. Business: 10 PCs. Enterprise: unlimited PCs.

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System

Hard disk: 150 MB free space
RAM: 4 GB minimum
Processor: 1 GHz Pentium, 2.4 GHz recommended
Interface: English
Input: MSG files and folders

Supported editions

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32-bit or 64-bit, plus Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008.

Start with Run as Administrator. No macOS or Linux build.

Corbett has built Windows email utilities since 2020. Technical support is on call 24/7 for advice and software customization.

Working process

Watch MSG Converter at Work

Prefer text steps? The Open MSG file without Outlook post opens a message on a PC that has no Outlook.

Common questions

MSG Converter FAQs and Answers

Steps, filters, extraction and the demo.

How do I convert an MSG file into another format?

Download and install MSG Converter, choose the MSG files to convert, preview them, select the output format and start the conversion.

Can several MSG emails convert together?

Yes. Load many files or folders and convert the entire batch together.

Can I export only chosen MSG emails?

Yes. Tick the files in the preview panel or use filters, then export only those.

Can I export just the contacts and emails?

Yes. Select the MSG files, go to Export and choose the email and contacts option.

Do I need Outlook?

No. MSG Converter is an independent application and works without Outlook on the PC.

Which output formats exist?

PST, MBOX, EML, PDF, HTML, vCard, CSV, TXT and ICS.

Can the tool upload straight to a mail account?

Yes. It uploads MSG mail to Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Office 365, Thunderbird, IMAP, Live Exchange, Google Workspace, AOL, Zoho Mail, Yandex, GoDaddy, HostGator, iCloud and Hotmail.

Does the tool keep attachments?

Yes. Attachments, inline images and hyperlinks stay with sender, date and time. Attachments can also be left out.

Does the tool limit MSG file numbers?

No. The tool puts no limit on the number or size of MSG files.

Can I choose output file names?

Yes. Name files by Subject, Date or Sender.

Is Server 2016 supported?

Windows 11 (64-bit), 10, 8 and 7 in 32-bit or 64-bit, plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008.

Is the demo limited?

Yes. The free demo handles 10 email items per folder, while the paid edition removes that cap.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds follow the Corbett refund policy, and all purchases include a 30 day money back promise.

Which hardware does it need?

Needs 4 GB RAM, 150 MB of free disk space and a Pentium class Intel CPU running at 1 GHz or faster.

Is support available around the clock?

Yes. Technical support runs 24/7, and the team also takes software customization requests.

Step by step

Guides for Working With MSG Files

Posts that cover MSG files and where they can go next.

Open and extract

Move MSG mail

Alternative formats

Mailbox to mailbox moves use the Email Migration Tool . Server cutovers use the IMAP Migration Tool. Other file types sit in the email converter tool. Damaged archives go to the email recovery software. Plain viewing of mail files is free in the email viewer software. Same family: PST File Converter Tool and OST Converter Software. Also see the EML Converter Tool, MBOX Converter, Office 365 Backup Tool, Outlook.com Backup Tool and Gmail Backup Tool.

User testimonials

Ratings and Reviews for MSG Converter

1,979 ratings from Outlook users who ran MSG batches through Corbett.

4.8 out of 5

Collected across 1,979 reviews from download portals and email. Quotes below are copied word for word.

Amazingly advanced

I strongly recommend this MSG Converter tool to all those who need to convert their MSG files. This tool helped me a lot while converting MSG files to other file formats. It is really an amazingly advanced application.

Jack Williams

Deadline beaten

My senior gave me a bundle of MSG files to convert into PDF within a week. At that time, I felt very confused and frustrated. However, Corbett MSG Converter made this seemingly daunting task very smooth and easy for me. With the help of this tool, I was able to complete my work even before the assigned deadlines.

John Martin

Support team thanked

This MSG Converter tool has been good for me so far. I used it to export some particular emails which I needed to save from Outlook. This utility worked effectively and properly as stated by the developer. Thank you to the support team as well as the developers of this wonderful utility.

Teresa Butler

Get started

Start Converting MSG Mail Today

Install the demo, run a folder of MSG files through MSG Converter and check the output. A $99 licence is paid once.

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