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Convert EML to PDF — Free Online Converter

Convert Email Message (.eml) to Portable Document Format (.pdf) online for free. Fast, secure document conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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How to Convert

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Upload your .eml file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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Click Convert and download your .pdf file when it's ready.

About EML to PDF Conversion

EML is the standard RFC 2822 email message format storing complete emails with headers, body content, and MIME-encoded attachments. PDF (Portable Document Format) is the universal document format for archiving, printing, and sharing content with fixed layout across all platforms and devices.

Converting EML to PDF produces a professional, fixed-layout document from email messages — ideal for legal records, compliance archives, and formal documentation where emails need to be preserved as immutable evidence.

Why Convert EML to PDF?

Email messages are frequently required as evidence in legal proceedings, compliance audits, and dispute resolution. PDF provides an immutable, timestamped document format accepted by courts and regulatory bodies. Converting EML to PDF creates a permanent record that cannot be casually edited — unlike forwarded emails or screenshots.

PDF is also the standard format for document management systems. Organizations that need to file email correspondence alongside contracts, invoices, and reports benefit from converting emails to PDF for unified archival.

Common Use Cases

  • Convert email correspondence to PDF for legal discovery and court submission
  • Archive important client emails as PDF for compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Create PDF records of approval emails for audit trail documentation
  • Convert email chains to PDF for project documentation and handoff files
  • Produce print-ready PDF versions of email invoices and purchase orders

How It Works

The EML file is parsed to extract all MIME content — headers, body (HTML or plain text), inline images, and metadata. The content is rendered as a formatted document with email headers displayed at the top (From, To, Subject, Date), followed by the message body. HTML email content is rendered with its original formatting. The formatted output is then converted to PDF using the document rendering engine, preserving fonts, colors, images, and layout.

Quality & Performance

PDF output faithfully represents the email content as a professional document. HTML emails retain their formatting, images, and layout. Plain-text emails are rendered in a clean, readable format. Email headers are clearly displayed. The PDF is searchable, printable, and suitable for archival.

LIBREOFFICE EngineModerateMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DeviceEMLPDF
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialNative
Web BrowserNoNative

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use PDF conversion for email archival — it creates immutable records accepted by legal and compliance teams
  • 2Email headers are preserved at the top of the PDF for provenance tracking
  • 3Inline images are embedded but attachments need separate handling
  • 4PDF is ideal for printing email correspondence for physical filing
  • 5Batch-convert email folders to PDF for comprehensive compliance archives

EML-to-PDF conversion creates professional archival documents from email messages, suitable for legal, compliance, and formal record-keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDF conversion preserves email content accurately. For legal use, verify with your legal team that the conversion process meets evidence standards.
Yes. From, To, CC, Subject, Date, and other relevant headers are displayed at the top of the PDF.
Yes. Inline images from the email body are embedded in the PDF.
Attachments are not embedded in the PDF by default. They need to be converted separately.
Yes. Text content is embedded as searchable text, not as images.

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