Convert EML to TXT Online

The free online mail converter that transforms EML, MSG, PST, and MBOX files into PDF, HTML, Word, and more — no software required.

CoolUtils online mail converter supports all major email formats as input — EML, MSG, PST, OST, and MBOX — and converts them to PDF, HTML, DOC, TXT, JPEG, and other output formats. Upload the file, select the output format, and download the converted document in seconds. No installation, no registration, completely free.

CONVERT EML to TXT ONLINE

1) Upload EML file to convert

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Allowed file types: pst, ost, eml, msg, mime, smime, p7m, mbox, dbx, vcf, vmbx, opf, asice, cpgz, lzh, zcf

2) Set converting EML to TXT options

3) Get converted file

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How to convert EML to TXT?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your EML file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose TXT as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your TXT file.

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There is no need to install any software to convert EML to TXT with CoolUtils. Simply access the internet, and you can easily convert your file online with our service.

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Converting EML email files to TXT text online has never been so simple. Drop your .eml and the converter extracts the message body as clean plain text — perfect for search indexing, text analysis pipelines, and reading old email archives without an email client.

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EML File

File extension	.EML
Category	Document File
Description	EML files are commonly used for email files generated in Outlook Express and other mail systems. EML emails are stored in standard MIME RFC 822 format. These files include the email headline and body in text ASCII format. Emails, attachments, and hyperlinks are all included when converting EML to PDF. Users can export EML files for archiving and storage and check for harmful code. EML files are compatible with Microsoft Entourage, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, IncrediMail, Outlook Express, and more.
Associated programs	CoolUtils Mail Viewer Apple Mail IncrediMail Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Live Mail Mozilla Thunderbird
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type
Useful links	More detailed information on EML files
Conversion type	EML to TXT

TXT File

File extension	.TXT, .TEXT
Category	Document File
Description	TXT format is the simplest text file standard that doesn’t support formatting. Such file contains text characters, tab and line feed characters. Being outdated in functionality it has one major advantage - compact file size, comfortable for sharing, data export/import. It supports various charsets (DOS, WIN, ISO, KOI-8). The charset can be changed to make TXT file compatible with any text reader. The lack of formatting is solved by setting up format params in the reader program.
Associated programs	Notepad TextEdit WordPad
Developed by	Various
MIME type
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2026-02-17

I needed plain text from several hundred EML files for a text classification project — this tool stripped all the headers and MIME parts cleanly, giving me just the message body for analysis.

Tomáš Novák

2026-04-03

Our document management system only accepts TXT for email ingestion, and this converter handles the EML-to-TXT step reliably in batch mode. Integration into our workflow was straightforward.

Amara Diallo

2026-05-20

Converting EML exports from our old mail server to plain text for archiving was exactly what we needed — the output is clean and consistent, which makes grep-based search across the archive fast.

Liu Wei

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Convert EML to TXT — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

What is an EML file?

EML is a standard email message file format (RFC 5322) that stores a single email including headers, the message body in plain text or HTML, and Base64-encoded attachments. EML files are created by email clients such as Mozilla Thunderbird, Windows Mail, and Apple Mail, and by email export tools.

What content is extracted from EML when converting to TXT?

The converter extracts the plain-text body of the email message. MIME headers (From, To, Subject, Date) may be included depending on converter settings. HTML formatting tags are stripped, leaving only readable text. Attachments are not included in the TXT output.

Why would I convert EML to TXT instead of opening it in an email client?

TXT conversion is useful when you need to read, search, or process email content without installing an email client, when you want to include email content in plain-text logs or reports, or when you are running automated text analysis on a batch of archived EML files.

Will the subject line and sender details appear in the TXT output?

Yes, standard email headers including Subject, From, To, and Date are typically included in the TXT output above the message body, allowing you to identify the email without opening the original EML file.

Is it safe to upload EML files containing sensitive information?

Uploaded files are processed automatically and deleted from the server after conversion. No file content is stored or shared. For emails with highly sensitive data, the desktop version (Total Thunderbird Converter) processes files locally without any upload.

Can I convert multiple EML files to TXT at once?

The online converter handles one file at a time. For batch conversion of entire Thunderbird mailboxes or EML archives, use Total Thunderbird Converter (Windows, from $29.90), which processes entire folders recursively from the command line.

Can I convert EML files exported from Outlook or Gmail?

Yes. EML is a standard format and files exported from Outlook (via the .eml export option), Gmail (via Google Takeout), or any IMAP export tool are compatible with the converter. The standard RFC 5322 structure is the same regardless of the originating email client.

Convert EML to TXT Online

Email clients save messages as .eml files — complete with headers, metadata, and HTML formatting that you often do not need. Converting EML to plain text strips the noise and leaves only the message content, ready to paste, search, or archive. No email client, no Outlook, no registration.

Extract readable content — pulls the message body from EML into clean plain text
Open with any editor — TXT files work in Notepad, grep, Python, and every text tool
Smaller file size — plain text is far more compact than formatted EML with attachments
Searchable archives — TXT files can be indexed and searched by any file search tool
No email client required — read or process old EML files without installing Thunderbird or Outlook

What Is EML?

EML is an email message file format that follows the RFC 5322 standard. Each .eml file stores a single email, including MIME headers (From, To, Subject, Date), the message body (plain text and/or HTML parts), and any attachments encoded in Base64. EML files are produced by Mozilla Thunderbird, Windows Mail, Apple Mail, and many email export tools. Opening an EML file outside an email client typically shows raw MIME content, which is where a TXT converter becomes useful.

What Is TXT?

TXT is unformatted plain text — no markup, no metadata, no encoding. A TXT file contains only the character sequence of the content, making it universally readable by any operating system, application, or script. TXT is the standard format for logs, notes, data feeds, and archives where human readability and tool compatibility matter more than visual formatting. Plain text files are also searchable, diff-able, and can be processed by command-line tools without special parsers.

Online Converter vs Desktop Converter

Feature	Online (this page)	Total Thunderbird Converter (desktop)
Batch conversion	✓ Single file	✓ Entire folders, recursive
File size limit	Up to 50 MB	No limit
Automation / scripting	✗	✓ Command-line, .bat, Task Scheduler
Files stay local	✗	✓ No upload required
Price	Free	From $29.90

Batch CLI example: TotalThunderbirdConverter.exe C:\eml_files C:\txt_output /ConvertTo txt /ProcessRecursively

How to Convert EML to TXT

Click Choose File and select your .eml file
The format is detected automatically from the file headers
Select TXT as the output format
Click Convert — the message body is extracted in seconds
Click Download to save the .txt file
Open in any text editor to verify the message content is intact

When Do You Need EML to TXT?

Email archive search — convert a folder of old .eml exports to TXT to make them searchable with standard tools
Legal discovery — legal teams extract email text from EML archives for document review and keyword searches
Data analysis — data pipelines that process email content require plain text input, not raw MIME
Reading without an email client — quickly read an EML file on a system where no mail application is installed
Logging and reporting — embed email content into plain-text logs or reports without HTML markup