The present review is of EML to PST Converter tool version 2.0 that has been developed by a well established IT firm. It is known to be a leading Company in designing data recovery tools that recovers data items from its damaged storage file, file convertors that converts one type of file from one form to another, digital forensic investigation tools and in many more fields. The version 2.0 release of EML to PST Converter utility is the latest flagship of conversion application that has been designed uniquely to export EML to PST file of UNICODE type and not ANSI.

The review shall give detailed info about the tool’s chief characteristics as well as all other features that assists users in converting the file from one form to another in an easy and well-to-do manner. It will also give a detailed description of the functioning of the converter, its specifications and almost each and every detail. The review is not at all biased towards any side; it foretells exactly what the tool possesses. Have a look!

Software’s Chief Functionality

The main purpose and functionality of the tool is to convert EML file, be it from Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Eudora, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird or any other desktop mail client that supports .eml file type into none but MS Outlook PST format. Though the EML files belonging to different email clients are somewhat different from each other in properties, even then the tool accepts all of them without discrimination.

Tool’s Specifications Specified

• Only 5MB of free space required in machine’s Hard Disk Drive.
• Is executable only on Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
• At least 1GHz frequency processor while 2.4GHz is optimal.
• Minimum size of RAM should be 512MB though 1GB is favorable.

Important Characteristics Mentioned

• Scans the EML file type completely before conversion into PST format
• Converts EML file to PST easily and even a novice user can use it with ease
• Upholds the structure and attributes of emails after conversion
• Provides preview of all emails in various fashion like Normal, Hex, etc.
• Can even export the attachments attached to the email messages
• The interface is similar to Windows Explorer that makes it easy to use
• Can automatically detect and load the EML files stored in the system
• Can export all or only the selected emails from EML to PST format
• Generates PST from .eml file and can divide PST into several parts
• Installation of Outlook is not compulsory for conversion and exportation

Features in Detail

1. Exports EML to PST in Bulk – The converter exports multiple emails in batches i.e. all emails at once from EML file into PST format. Either some selective emails or an entire folder containing emails can be exported at a time. This increases the efficiency and completes the conversion faster. Moreover, attachments of emails are also exported.
2. Loads EML File Automatically – In the Windows Explorer style interface of the converter tool, the utility offers a feature with which the EML file gets loaded automatically. However, to avail this facility the folder containing EML file should be selected from the left pane of the GUI. With this all the emails get loaded giving the item count.
3. Emails Preview in Several Modes – Once the EML file is added and scanned, the application renders a preview of all the emails stored within the .eml file. The added advantage is that the preview is not only available in the Normal mode but also in Hex, Properties, Message Header, MIME and RTF View. The preview of Attachments is also given.
4. Preserves Folder & Mail Formatting – The best part of the converter application is that it maintains the folder structure when the entire emails of a folder are exported. The Meta data properties of emails like To, From, Cc, Bcc, etc. is also upheld along with the embed attachments.
5. Preference to Split PST by Size – It is well known fact that a large sized PST is one of the causes that lead to corruption of the Personal Folders. Keeping the fact into consideration, the software provides the option to divide PST in smaller components well in advance so that Outlook data file remains away from at least one of corruption clutches.
6. Desired Location to Save PST File – The converter utility provides users the option to select any location to save exported PST file. Moreover, the tool allows making a new folder to save the PST emails. This indeed is advantageous feature as the power is indeed provided to the users.

Compatible with Latest Technologies

Undoubtedly, it can be said that the EML to PST Converter (Windows Live Mail Converter) tool is attuned to latest technology developments. This can be understood based on the below mentioned two things:

1. Windows 8 and its extension 8.1 being the latest release of Win operating system are supported by the conversion utility.
2. Outlook version 2013 is the latest edition of MS Outlook desktop email program and it is also supported in addition to other older releases.

Finishing Lines

The EML to PST Converter tool is indeed an easy-to-use tool that assists users to export EML file regardless of the size, into PST format at the time of necessity. Once converted the PST file can be imported in any version of Outlook client and the emails as well as attachments can be accessed. Moreover, the application does not seem to have any limitation associated with it. And before actually purchasing the application users can download and try the demo which converts 10 emails per folder.