Many email applications, such as Windows Live Mail, Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, and others, use the EML file format a lot. The text, metadata, headers, and attachments of each email message are all stored in these files. But, like any other type of file, EML files can get damaged for a number of reasons. It's crucial to check that the EML files are healthy and easy to get at before you try to convert them to PST format for Outlook. If they are corrupted, trying to convert them directly can cause mistakes, lost data, or conversions that aren't finished. This blog post talks about how to find and fix corrupted EML files before converting them to PST using the DataVare EML to PST Converter, which is a reliable and professional solution made for moving emails smoothly and safely.

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What Causes EML Files Corruption

If you know why EML files get corrupted, you can stop it from happening again. Few major reasons are:

1. The system shuts down unexpectedly while exporting or moving emails

2. Viruses or malware that affect the integrity of files

3. Not exporting emails correctly or completely from the originating email client

4. Editing or changing EML files by hand with software that isn't supported

5. Problems with storage media (bad sectors, USB corruption, etc.)

6. Problems with compatibility when accessing EML files with apps that aren't supported or are out of date

When EML files get damaged, they might not be able to be opened in email clients, read, or converted to PST format.

How to Fix Corrupted EML Files

Here are some ways you can fix your EML files before converting them if you get errors or can't open them correctly:

Step 1: Restore from a Backup

This is the easiest way if you've already backed up your email. Simply replace the damaged files with copies from your backup and continue with the conversion. This saves you the trouble of fixing things and makes sure the files are correct.

Step 2: Send the Emails back to the Original Client

If the original email program is still on your computer and working, try exporting your emails again, this time in EML format. In this manner, you'll get new files that aren't corrupted and are ready to be converted.

Step 3: Use a Text Editor

You can open the EML file in Notepad or any other text editor and look for missing tags or characters if it is only slightly corrupted. This method isn't good for large files or files that are really messed up, but it might work for a few messages that are only a little messed up.

Step 4: Fix Corrupted EML Files with a Professional Tool

After fixing or restoring your EML files, the next step is to change them into PST format so that Microsoft Outlook can use them. DataVare EML to PST Converter is a great tool for converting EML files to PST files. It's easy to use, even for people who aren't very tech-savvy. This program offers a lot of useful features that make it easy to export EML files into PST files. It can convert many files at once, so users can swiftly change thousands of EML files into one or more PST files. The utility makes sure that all data is kept safe, including original formatting, metadata, and attachments. It works even if Outlook isn't installed, and it has a preview option so you can check emails before they are converted. It works for both novices and pros because it has a simple UI. The app keeps the folder structure and works with Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. It works with EML files from all the main email programs, such as Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, and others.

Last Thoughts

You need to fix corrupted EML files before converting to PST. This is a key step for a seamless and reliable email move. If not handled correctly, corrupt files can stop the process or cause data loss that can't be recovered. After the problem is fixed, using a professional program like DataVare EML to PST Converter makes the transfer smooth, accurate, and fully safe. It has an easy-to-use and reliable way to convert EML files to PST files, even if the files were damaged before. This is true whether you are a home user or managing emails for a business.