An EML file is a saved email message file that contains the message headers, sender and recipient information, subject, body content, formatting, and sometimes attachments.

How do I save an EML file from Gmail?

Open the email in Gmail, click the three-dot More menu, choose Download message, and Gmail will download the email as an .eml file.

Can Outlook save emails as EML files?

Outlook desktop commonly saves messages as MSG files, but you can drag messages to a folder or use message source workflows depending on the Outlook version. Outlook.com users can view message source and save the content with an .eml extension.

How to Save an EML File from Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail & More

What is an EML file?

An EML file is a saved email message. It can include the sender, recipient, subject line, message body, formatting, images, headers, and sometimes attachments. Many email apps use EML files because they preserve the message in a portable format.

For ScreenshotEmails, an EML file is useful when you want to capture an email you received in Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, Thunderbird, Proton Mail, or another inbox, but you do not have direct access to the original HTML code.

Upload an EML File

The basic EML workflow

Most providers use slightly different menus, but the overall process is usually the same.

Open the email

Start by opening the individual message you want to save, not just selecting it in your inbox list.

Find export

Look for options like Download message, Save As, Export, View source, or View raw message.

Save as .eml

Download the message directly, or save the raw message source with the .eml file extension.

Screenshot it

Upload the EML file to ScreenshotEmails and export a clean full-length screenshot.

How to save EML files by email provider

Use the steps below for the most common inboxes and email clients.

📩 Gmail

Open the email you want to save.
Click the three-dot More menu in the email toolbar.
Select Download message.
Gmail downloads the email as an .eml file.

📨 Outlook Desktop

Open or select the message in Outlook.
Use File then Save As for message export options.
Some Outlook versions save as MSG by default.
You can also try dragging the message to a folder for a portable saved message.

🌐 Outlook.com

Open the message in Outlook on the web.
Click the three-dot More actions menu.
Choose View message source when available.
Copy the full source and save it as a .eml file.

🍎 Apple Mail

Select the email in the Mail app on Mac.
Click File in the menu bar.
Select Save As and choose a folder.
You can also drag the email to your desktop to save it.

💜 Yahoo Mail

Open the message in Yahoo Mail.
Click the three-dot More menu.
Select View raw message when available.
Save the raw message content with a .eml extension.

🦊 Thunderbird

Right-click the email you want to save.
Select Save As.
Choose your destination folder and filename.
Save the message as a mail file with the .eml format.

🔒 Proton Mail

Open the email you want to export.
Click the three-dot More options menu.
Choose Export when available.
The message downloads as an .eml file.

📁 Other email apps

Look for Download, Export, Save As, or View source.
If raw source opens in a browser tab, save it as plain text.
Use the .eml extension when saving the file.
Then upload it to ScreenshotEmails.

🖼️ Next step

Open ScreenshotEmails.
Drop your .eml file into the upload box.
Preview the email in desktop or mobile size.
Download your full-length screenshot.

Turn your EML file into a full-length email screenshot

Once you have the .eml file, upload it to ScreenshotEmails to generate a clean PNG, PDF, or HTML export without manual cropping.

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Why save an email as an EML file?

Saving an email as an EML file gives you a portable copy of a specific message. That can be helpful for archiving important receipts, saving confirmations, keeping a record of client approvals, moving email between apps, or sharing a message outside your normal inbox.

EML files are also useful for creating screenshots of emails you received. If you cannot access the raw HTML, downloading the email as an EML file gives ScreenshotEmails a file it can render and capture.

Example of saving an EML file from Gmail

How to use an EML file with ScreenshotEmails

Save the email as an EML file using the steps for your provider above.
Open ScreenshotEmails and drop the file into the upload area.
Preview the email in the browser-based renderer.
Switch desktop or mobile view depending on the screenshot you need.
Download PNG, PDF, or HTML for sharing, saving, or reviewing.

What can you do with the exported screenshot?

Save a receipt or confirmation as one clean full-page image.
Share an email with a team without forwarding the entire original message.
Add email examples to documentation, reports, or presentations.
Capture newsletters or email inspiration for later reference.
Create client-friendly campaign previews from HTML or EML files.

Related guides

Want to capture the email after saving it? Visit the email screenshot tool guide. Working with email code directly? Read how to screenshot HTML emails. Want to reuse email code? See how to convert EML to HTML.

Why use ScreenshotEmails after saving an EML file?

Saving the message is only half the job. ScreenshotEmails helps you turn that saved email into something easy to share.

No stitching

Capture the full email length

Create one clean screenshot instead of taking several screen captures and manually piecing them together.

Multiple exports

Download PNG, PDF, or HTML

Use the format that fits your workflow, whether you are saving records, sharing with a team, or reviewing email design.

Simple workflow

No signup or extension

Open the browser tool, upload your EML file, preview the message, and download the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about saving EML files and using them for screenshots.

Is an EML file the same as an email?

An EML file is a saved copy of an individual email message. It can preserve the subject, sender, recipient, body, formatting, and other message data.

Can Gmail download EML files?

Yes. Open the message in Gmail, click the three-dot More menu, and choose Download message.

Can Outlook export EML files?

It depends on the version. Outlook desktop often uses MSG by default, while Outlook.com can expose message source that can be saved with an .eml extension.

Can I screenshot an EML file?

Yes. Upload the EML file to ScreenshotEmails, preview the email, and download a full-length screenshot.

Do EML files include attachments?

They can include attachments, depending on the email provider and export method. Screenshot results focus on rendering the visible email content.

Is ScreenshotEmails free?

Yes. ScreenshotEmails is free to use and does not require signup or installation.