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MSG to PDF

Save Outlook emails (.msg) as PDF

Open and save Outlook .msg emails as PDFs without Outlook, with the sender, recipients, date and the formatted message on the page.

  • No Outlook needed
  • Done in seconds
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermarks

How it works

How to convert MSG to PDF

  1. 01

    In Outlook, drag the email to your desktop or a folder to save it as a .msg file.

  2. 02

    Drop the MSG files into the upload area, or click to browse.

  3. 03

    Click Convert to PDF.

  4. 04

    Download your PDF, or a ZIP of several.

01

Read it anywhere

Received a .msg attachment on a Mac or a phone? Convert it and read the email in any browser or PDF app.

02

Pasted pictures kept

Logos and screenshots pasted into the message are embedded in the PDF. Images loaded from the web are left out.

03

A record of attachments

Attached files and attached Outlook items are named in a list at the end, with sizes where available. The files themselves are not included.

Questions

Frequently asked

What is an MSG file?

MSG is the format Microsoft Outlook uses when you drag an email out of Outlook or save it to disk.

Are attachments included in the PDF?

No. They are listed by name at the end of the PDF. Save them from Outlook separately if you need the files.

Can I convert a whole Outlook folder?

Select the emails in Outlook and drag them into a folder to save each one as .msg. Then upload them all and turn on Merge into a single PDF.

How long does it take to convert MSG to PDF?

Usually just a few seconds. Very large files can take a little longer.

Is MSG to PDF free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.

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