How to Import EML Files to Gmail? Fully Descriptive Information

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Published By Jamie Kaler
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Published On January 4th, 2024
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Nowadays many users are looking for different options to import EML files to Gmail account so that they can access their data anywhere and on any device. However, the user is facing many problems in completing this process. Because Gmail can export emails in EML formats, but when it comes to transferring EML into Gmail, Gmail does not support EML format directly.

Due to these reasons, many users fail to complete this process and use manual methods, but even if they do not know its a complete process, they cannot complete this task. So today we will solve all your problems in this article and discuss the methods available to import EML files to Gmail accounts. And we will provide you with complete information on every solution whether it is manual method or automatic software in this article.

Why Do Users Want to Transfer EML to Gmail Account?

import eml files to gmail user query

Reading the above user query, it is understood that if a user wants to import data from any other email client to Gmail. And since that email client’s data can only be exported in EML format, you may still need to find a way to perform this importing process. So let us now see the process of importing these EML files to Gmail accounts.

Best Two Methods to Import EML Files to Gmail Account

To transfer EML to Gmail, today in this article, we will provide you 2 solutions, with the help of which you will be able to complete this task very easily. The first manual solution will be completed with the help of Windows Live Mail. As we all know that Windows Live Mail is not available in today’s time, but if it is still available in any user’s system, then this method will prove to be very effective for you. Those who do not have WLM can use our alternative method which is automatic software.

Both methods are very effective for importing EML to Gmail, you can use any one of these solutions. If you have WLM then it is a good thing then you do not need to install any other application or offline tool, just you have to be careful while using it. We have also mentioned the most advanced professional tool in the second method to transfer eml to Gmail, you can also use that software if you do not have WLM. Let us now move towards the steps of both methods and know how to use these methods step by step.

[Method 1] Using WLM to Import EML to Gmail Account

To use this method, first, you have to configure your Gmail account in WLM after which you can import EML files to Gmail accounts. This process is therefore divided into two phases, in the first phase you will learn how to do the configuration and in the second phase you will learn how to do the import process. But this method can be used whenever WLM is configured in your system.

Phase-1: Configure Gmail Account in WLM

  1. Start by launching Windows Live Mail and choosing the Account Tab from the navigation bar.
    click account tab
  2. You will then open a new window and type in your ID and password.
    login details
  3. After that, enter the information for your server in the configuration settings box. In the Login Username files, you also need to put your username with the @gmail.com extension before pressing the Next button.
    server details
  4. Select the Finish button once you’ve finished all these steps.
    successfully configured
  5. Now, Windows Live Mail displays the folders associated with your Gmail account.
    output data

Phase-2: Transfer EML Message to Gmail Via WLM

  1. Launch the WLM app on your device first.
  2. Then click the File menu, pick Import Messages, and then select Window Live Mail.
  3. Next, choose Browse before pressing the Next button.
    import eml to gmail via wlm
  4. Choose either all or a single folder, Click the Next button after that.
  5. The selectable folders finally began exporting.
  6. Click Finish when the exporting procedure is complete.

[Method 2] Import EML Files to Gmail Account by Automatic Tool

One of the best and alternative solutions to the manual method to import EML files to Gmail accounts is Turgs EML Converter software. With the help of this software, you can transfer bulk EML files directly to your Gmail account without any size restrictions. No technology or technical information is required to use this EML to Gmail importer wizard. This software is available for both Windows and Mac systems, you can try using this software before purchasing because this tool is also available in a demo version.

But before using this software to import eml to Gmail, you have to enable two settings in your Gmail account, after which you can use this software very easily. If you do not do those settings then you may face some errors while importing.

Pre-Requist to Use this Software

Enable IMAP Settings

unable imap settings

Create App Password

Note: We have told you the complete process of creating an app password in the above video, you can create an app password by watching the video. It is compulsory to make both these settings before using this software, if you do not do these settings then you may get an error while using this software.

Complete Guidance on How to Transfer EML to Gmail Account

  1. Download the Software on your Windows or Mac machine and install it.
    download eml to gmail importer wizard
  2. After that, click the Select Folder or Select File option to load the .eml files on the software panel.
    select folder
  3. Now, select the folder or EML files from which you want to import them.
    select folder
  4. Thereafter, select the Gmail option as the saving option
    select gmail
  5. Finally, enter the Email Address and App password that we created before, and then click the convert button.
    enter login details

Advanced Features of This Automatic Wizard

  • Fullproof method to import EML files to Gmail, Google apps, and G Suite directly with a fully safe and secure platform. It supports EML files from all popular EML client applications and uploads EML mails into Google Gmail accounts with hassle-free conversions.
  • With Dual EML load options users can load multiple EML and Bulk EML mails into the software panel and transfer EML mail to Gmail format without any problem.
  • Import EML Emails to Gmail directly with a simple and consistent interface application. With this application software users can easily install and use applications in their own language.
  • It also maintains EML properties when the upload process is running, it maintains the EML header and footer, mail Metadata, address book, hyperlink, notes, date and time, upload IP, etc.
  • The software supports various EML mail client applications such as Mac Mail, Windows Live Mail, Zoho Mail, eM Client, Zimbra, Mozilla Thunderbird, Outlook Express, etc. EML email client applications.
  • The software supports all Microsoft Windows or Mac OS platforms with simple and easy-to-use steps and faster conversion abilities of EML files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. I have Mozilla Thunderbird EML files and can I import EML to G Suite account directly?

Ans: Yes, the software easily import all email client’s EML files into G Suite, Google Workspace, & Gmail account directly without any error and hassle-free conversion.

Ques. I have a large amount of EML files and I want to upload them into my Gmail account, the Gammo tool process is too long can I directly import multiple EML files into my Gmail account?

Ans: Yes, the software can import multiple EML files into Gmail and Google apps and G Suite accounts without any error and provide less time consumption with a direct EML to Gmail importation process.

Ques. How can I open EML files in Gmail without Outlook/WLM?

Ans. You can import eml files to Gmail without the help of Outlook/WLM with the help of Turgs software. This method is absolutely safe and 100% secure.

Ques. How do I open Outlook EML file attachments in Gmail?

Ans. You can open Outlook eml file attachment after importing it to Gmail and you can do this process with the help of the Turgs EML to Gmail importer wizard.

Ques. What email formats are EML?

Ans. Individual messages are most commonly stored in the EML file format. This format compiles with the Internet Message Format Protocol (RFC 5322), which is the standard for storing communications on the Internet. The eml file, as we all know, stores many email components such as the topic, date, email content, attachments, sender and recipient information, metadata, and so on.

Conclusion

This article taught us how to import EML files to Gmail accounts. We have described two methods to accomplish this task. In that, the first method is manual which you can use without any hesitation but for that, you must have WLM in your system. If you do not have WLM, then an alternative solution has also been provided for you, which is automatic software. You can use either of these two solutions.

Well, we have tried our best to solve all your queries and have mentioned some of the questions that may arise on the behavior of this query in the FAQ section. If you have any other query related to importing EML in Gmail then you can contact our support team they will try to solve your query.