This blog will provide all-inclusive instructions for converting MSG files to Windows Live Mail format in 2025. It begins with explaining why consumers would want to convert MSG files, that is, to assure rapid retrieval, prevent data loss, and hence prevent data corruption. Windows Live Mail does not natively accept MSG files, hence, the blog explains a manual method using Mozilla Thunderbird: first importing MSG files into Thunderbird using Outlook and then exporting them as EML files, which are compatible with Windows Live Mail. The hand approach is indirect and time-consuming, even if it is successful. Apart from Outlook, this application runs in line with many email clients, provides batch conversions, and maintains all email content and formatting.

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Why Convert MSG Data to EML?

Mostly with big MSG files, MSG data corruption is rather likely.

Saving the necessary MSG emails to the EML file format can help you to rapidly retrieve the data when Outlook emails abound.

Changing MSG files to EML file format will always let consumers guard their data from some sort of data loss concern.

These explain the need for users to change. Start the method to export MSG into EML format now.

MSG to Windows Live Mail Conversion Manually

As a result of an extensive study, we have found that there is no straight method to carry out the MSG to EML Conversion. One long and indirect method, nevertheless, is found via the Thunderbird application. All you have to do to get the intended outcomes is to follow the instructions one after the other.

Step 1: Import MSG to Thunderbird

• Launch the Thunderbird application and visit the “Tools” menu first.
• Select the import option.
• Choose the “Mail” section and press “NEXT”.
• After that, pick MS Outlook from the list and click “Next.”
• Now, a new folder created from the Outlook Import will show up in Thunderbird’s left pane.

Step 2: Export Thunderbird Emails from EML

There are two methods to go about this. To use this way to change multiple MSG files to EML, first drag and drop the EML file.

• Choose the Outlook folder you wish to export.
• Access the “Tool” option now and choose from the list the “Import / Export” tool.
• Click on “Export all emails to EML file format."
• After the above-mentioned step, seek a location to store the file.
• You must wait for the MSG to EML file conversion procedure to conclude.

You may immediately access Windows Live Mail once you have finished the hand-crafted conversion of MSG to EML. If you find the hand technique defective, you have more tools at hand. Different tools have simple and safe conversions.

Smart MSG to Windows Live Mail Conversion

A smart software, the SoftakenSoftware MSG to EML Converter, is designed specifically for effortless MSG to Windows Live Mail conversion while maintaining email features, attachments, and formatting. It is quite efficient as it permits mass conversions without depending on Microsoft Outlook. The program manages big files, guarantees data integrity, and operates with all MSG forms (ANSI/UNICODE). Compatible with email clients such as Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, eM Client, etc., it has a simple interface with a free trial for analysis. Perfect for all types of users, it provides safe, fault-free conversions across all Outlook editions (2021,2019, 2016, 2013, etc.).

Summing Up

We addressed a quick fix for MSG to Windows Live Mail conversion in this blog. One uses a manual procedure; the other is the smartest one. Any approach can be used by users depending on their requirements. The latter option can be employed, nevertheless, if users need a secure, flawless, and time-saving conversion. The manual approach is somewhat time-consuming. As such, it is advisable to use a smart approach.