19 September 2025, 05:53 PM
To import Windows Live Mail emails to Gmail manually, you must first configure your Gmail account in Windows Live Mail with IMAP settings. After it is connected you can drag and drop your folders from Windows Live Mail into the Gmail account folder, and your emails will then sync with the Gmail servers for use on any device with a connection.
Setting up IMAP properly can be confusing to non-technical users, this method can take a considerable amount of time if you have large mailboxes, and attachments or folder hierarchy may not always transfer properly.
The MacSonik EML Converter Tool is the best way to quickly transfer Windows Live Mail data to your Gmail account. This converter tool allows users to convert EML files in bulk, without size limitations. Furthermore, it has a preview feature, so you can view email content before beginning the process. The converter tool also allows EML files to be converted into more than 10 formats and directly imported into other email clients.
To migrate Windows Live Mail emails to Gmail quickly and simply follow the steps below:
1. In WLM, highlight the emails and go to File > Export > Email Messages.
2. Choose the EML option and then save it to your preferred location (locally).
3. Start by downloading and installing the tool on your PC.
4. In the software, to add an EML file, you get to choose between Select File/Multiple Files or Select Folder.
5. Now, click on the Select File(s) option, browse, select the EML file to open it.
6. After that, expand the tree view, check the folders to preview.
7. Pick Email Clients and select Gmail as your destination.
8. After that, select the additional settings and select the path to where you want the file saved.
9. Finally, hit the Convert button to start the process.
Setting up IMAP properly can be confusing to non-technical users, this method can take a considerable amount of time if you have large mailboxes, and attachments or folder hierarchy may not always transfer properly.
The MacSonik EML Converter Tool is the best way to quickly transfer Windows Live Mail data to your Gmail account. This converter tool allows users to convert EML files in bulk, without size limitations. Furthermore, it has a preview feature, so you can view email content before beginning the process. The converter tool also allows EML files to be converted into more than 10 formats and directly imported into other email clients.
To migrate Windows Live Mail emails to Gmail quickly and simply follow the steps below:
1. In WLM, highlight the emails and go to File > Export > Email Messages.
2. Choose the EML option and then save it to your preferred location (locally).
3. Start by downloading and installing the tool on your PC.
4. In the software, to add an EML file, you get to choose between Select File/Multiple Files or Select Folder.
5. Now, click on the Select File(s) option, browse, select the EML file to open it.
6. After that, expand the tree view, check the folders to preview.
7. Pick Email Clients and select Gmail as your destination.
8. After that, select the additional settings and select the path to where you want the file saved.
9. Finally, hit the Convert button to start the process.