{"id":11197,"date":"2025-10-06T12:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/?p=11197"},"modified":"2026-10-04T05:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T05:37:35","slug":"import-eml-files-to-outlook-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adviksoft.com\/blog\/import-eml-files-to-outlook-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import EML Files into Outlook (New, Classic & Web)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick Answer:<\/strong> You can import EML files into Outlook using New Outlook’s built-in import feature. Go to Settings > Files > Import, select the folder containing your EML files, choose the destination account and folder, and start the import. For Classic Outlook, you may need an alternative workflow, such as importing through a compatible email client or converting EML files to PST.<\/p>\n

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Can Outlook Import EML Files Directly?<\/h2>\n

Yes. Microsoft has added bulk EML import support to New Outlook for Windows, so you don\u2019t have to necessarily use a third-party converter to move saved email messages. You can choose a folder of EML files and import them into a folder in your Outlook account.<\/p>\n

But the way is different on which Outlook you use. New Outlook includes a built-in EML import option, while Classic Outlook does not have the same native bulk-import workflow for EML files. Microsoft also limits the import function built into the New Outlook to EML files up to 14 MB each and only imports files in the folder you select, not EML files in its subfolders.<\/p>\n

If you have hundreds EML files in multiple folders, need PST archive, or cannot use New Outlook, choose a method that matches your requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Which Method Should You Use to Import EML to Outlook?<\/h2>\n
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Situation<\/th>\nRecommended Method<\/th>\nOutlook Required?<\/th>\nCost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
You use New Outlook and have EML files up to 14 MB each<\/td>\nBuilt-in EML import<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You want to open and inspect one EML file<\/td>\nOpen the EML file in Outlook<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You use Classic Outlook and need to import many EML files<\/td>\nUse a compatible email client or an EML-to-PST converter<\/td>\nDepends on the method<\/td>\nFree or paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Your EML files are in multiple subfolders<\/td>\nImport each folder separately or use a suitable batch conversion tool<\/td>\nDepends on the method<\/td>\nFree or paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You need an Outlook-compatible PST archive<\/td>\nConvert EML files to PST, then import the PST<\/td>\nClassic Outlook is the traditional option<\/td>\nFree or paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have large EML files or files exceeding New Outlook’s import limit<\/td>\nUse a compatible alternative workflow<\/td>\nDepends on the method<\/td>\nFree or paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Few Things You Need to Know Before Importing EML Files<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please check the following before starting an EML to Outlook transfer:<\/p>\n