Ways to Import EML Files to Gmail
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EML file with its extension name Electronic Mail is the single unit of an email that many email applications use to store their account’s emails. Some major applications are Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Zoho mail, Zimbra, etc. The simplicity of EML file provides the feature where you can drag-&-drop a single or multiple EML files from one application to another. But, if you want to web your emails to a web-based email service like Gmail, then it will not be possible to move using drag-&-drop feature.
Email clients that support EML files
Though EML is a simple file format, it is supported by many email clients like:
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Outlook Express
- Windows Mail
- Windows Live Mail
- Zoho Mail
- Zimbra
- The Bat!
- Apple Mail (EMLX files)
How to Import EML Files to Gmail?
You can import EML files to Gmail by configuring the Gmail account in an email client that supports EML files. But you should have patience and time to perform the import. Also, a successful import can be expected only if the configuration and settings are correct. So, a lot of technicalities are involved.
The best alternative is an automated professional tool to import EML files to Gmail directly and selectively using advanced filtering options.
Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool performs conversion of MBOX files to PST file format and other destinations efficiently. It also allows moving all EML files to web-based email servers like Gmail and other destinations. The tool is simple-to-use with robust functionalities. Let us understand it better by importing EML files into your Gmail account directly.
Move EML Files to Gmail Easily with Kernel MBOX to PST Converter
Get Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool from its official website (both trial and technician version) to move your EML files directly to the specified Gmail account.
Follow the steps below to import EML files to the Gmail account below.
- After installing the Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool on your system, launch it to start the process.
- On the welcome screen, click on the Browse option to select the folder containing the EML files for import. After adding the folder, click on the Finish option to progress.
- The EML file folder will get added. Click it to expand it. On the top right panel, click on any email to view its preview on the bottom panel. Select the EML root folder and then either click on Gmail or Save option from the rightmost panel.
- Next, select the Gmail option again and click on the Next option to move further.
- Add the desired filters as shown below for moving selective EML files. Click Next.
- Now, add your Gmail account login details – username and password. You might get a message that login credentials are not valid after clicking on the Finish option. So, here you need to generate an app password for your Gmail account. Then add this app password. Click Finish now.
- The import process of the EML files to the Gmail account will get started.
- Once the import is successfully completed, a confirmation message would appear as below.
- The import of EML files to the Gmail account is successfully accomplished.
You can try this process for other saving options as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
A- An EML file stores an individual email from a mailbox and is supported by multiple email clients like Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc. In contrast, an MBOX file is supported by Thunderbird, and about 20 more MBOX supported email clients; it stores all the emails of the MBOX folder (please note that Apple Mail supports EMLX format also).
A- There are multiple saving options available with the Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool to save EML files, such as PST and file formats like MSG, EML, TXT, RTF, DBX, etc.; Email Servers like Office 365, GroupWise, IBM Domino, Microsoft Exchange Server; Web-based Email Servers like Gmail, Google Apps, etc.
A- To manually import EML files to the Gmail account, you are required first to configure the IMAP-enabled Gmail account in your Microsoft Outlook or any other email client using the Account Settings. Then you can easily drag and drop the EML files to the configured Gmail mailbox folder to move the files.
A- The Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool supports App Password for Gmail account as the login password for connecting to the Gmail account due to Google’s security compliances. First, you need to generate an app password for your Gmail account using Google Settings and use it further as the password for your Gmail account.
A- To add multiple EML files to the Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool, you are required to store the files for import in a single folder on your system and then add it to the tool utilizing the Browse option against the Select Folder button and then continue with the import process.
I did not know that we cannot drag-&-drop emails inside Gmail. Thanks for mentioning such article where we can move all emails in a better way.
when we drag-&-drop EML files then we should understand that it only migrates the emails excluding all the items like attachments, contacts, calendar, notes, etc. The software is a suitable solution for moving EML files.