How to Import EML to Mac Mail – Complete Solution

Summary: An EML file contains a single email message along with the attachments, sender, recipient(s), subject, and metadata. Managing bulk data can lead to a large number of EML files. It becomes a tedious task to manage them. As a result, choosing to import EML to Mac Mail can ease the bulk EML file management process. Do you need a solution for this? Read this blog to get a manual and professional MacProTools EML Converter for effective results in no time. 

Further, the techniques will be discussed elaborately. Before that, take a look at the user query that will help you understand the kind of situation users need to do this process. 

“I have several EML files that contain confidential data stored on my Mac PC. Now, I want to consolidate into a single interface email client. Being Mac users, Apple Mail is the best option. However, the issue is how can I import EML to Apple Mail without risking data security. Is there any reliable method to import data without difficulties? Please instruct me.” 

Benefits of Importing EML Files into Apple Mail

Apple Mail provides various extraordinary features to ease the management of bulk emails. To learn more about these features, read out this section. 

  • Apple Mail is a default email client of Macintosh OS that helps to manage emails without installing it. 
  • One of the excellent email services that enables users to store and exchange data easily. 
  • Unlike EML files, Apple Mail is useful for managing bulk emails in one place. 
  • Additionally, it uses S/MIME for end-to-end encryption, ensuring the security and privacy of email communication.

Now, you might understand the reasons for transferring EML files into Mac Mail. Later, we will discuss the techniques for doing it. 

Import EML to Mac Mail – Securely and Effectively

This section provides an effective solution. Using these procedures, your EML files will be moved to Apple Mail. We will first use the traditional approach and then the automated utility. 

#1 Import EML File to Mac Mail – With Native Method

In this section, we will provide two manual ways to ease this process. 

Approach 1. Using the Drag-and-Drop Technique

  1. To start this process, collect all your EML files to move them into Apple Mail. 
  2. Once all the EML files are collected, copy them (Ctrl + A >> Ctrl + C)
  3. Or, you can select the EML files. 
  4. Now, use the drag-and-drop method to move the EML files into your Apple Mail account. 

Other than this, you can also use another way to do this process for free. 

Approach 2.With Import Mailboxes Option

  1. First, run Apple Mail and then log in using credentials if you’re not. 
  2. Then, Visit the File (top bar) >> Import Mailboxes
  3. Further, pick Apple Mail from the dialogue box. 
  4. At the end, hit Continue and the process will begin. 

Before you choose this solution, you must be aware of all the aspects including advantages and disadvantages. As you can see it is easy to perform, but it comes with several limitations. To know about it read the below section. 

Restriction of the Native Ways

  • Using this approach, you might lose data when dealing with bulk emails. 
  • Also, there is no guarantee that the original data hierarchy will be maintained. 
  • In the case of bulk data, it might consume lots of time. 

#2 Import EML Files into Apple Mail – Using Automated Procedure

MacProTools EML Converter Tool is a multipurpose utility that helps you perform multiple tasks. With this wizard, you can import EML to Mac Mail in bulk efficiently, unlike manual ways. Additionally, it provides a feature to view EML file content including email body, subject, date, and attachments before proceeding further. In addition, it eliminates identical emails based on specified criteria. Moreover, it maintains the original folder hierarchy till you accomplish this task. 

Steps to Open EML File in Apple Mail

Using the below instructions, you can complete the process. So, follow them correctly. 

  1. To begin this process, start your EML Converter Software on your PC. 
  2. Next, add the EML files on software via. Select Files or Select Folder option. Click Open
  3. Later, select the item from the tree hierarchy to view and import it into Mac Mail. Hit Next.
  4. Then, choose MBOX from the list of file formats. 
  5. Further, create the path to save the MBOX file in the system. 
  6. In the end, tap Convert to initiate the process of migrating EML files into the Mac Mail account. 

After this, we will guide you to import MBOX to Mac Mail

  • Start Apple Mail and then tap File > Import Mailboxes

Now, all your resultant MBOX files will be imported to Apple Mail. 

Also read: Convert EML to PST.

Conclusion

Through this blog, you can import EML to Mac Mail using the discussed technique. If you only need to move a few EML files, a manual method will work well. However, if you want to import multiple EML files at once, a professional approach is more effective. This method will also ensure that your data integrity is maintained throughout the process.

About The Author:

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