Convert Outlook Emails in DOCX Format: Approaches You can Rely On

Many Outlook users want to open their Outlook emails when the Outlook is not working due to some reasons. Apart from this, they need to convert Outlook emails in DOCX format to share the emails to people without Outlook. If you are facing the same need, continue reading.

In this write-up, you will know various processes to convert outlook email data into DOCX file type. First of all, have a look at a relevant user query:

"I am working with data sent to me via Outlook emails. My task is based on MS Word and it really annoying to open MS outlook again and again for reference. So, I am looking for a way to convert Outlook emails to DOCX. Is there any native option available for this? If not, then kindly suggest any software that can convert emails into Word DOCX?"

Proven Approaches to Export Outlook Emails to DOCX

As we have already mentioned that this conversion is possible in multiple ways, let us know the ways one by one. We will begin the discussion with the manual approach.

Native Option to Convert Outlook Emails in DOCX

Start MS Outlook and open the email you want to convert.

Click on File tab and choose Save As option. A dialog box will open.

Select location for storing the file and choose HTML as the Save As file type from the drop-down menu.

Click on Save button to save the email as HTML.

Open MS Word and click on File -> Open and choose the HTML file you just saved.

The file will open. Now press CTRL + S to save the file.

In the Save As window, choose DOCX as the Save As format. Click on Save.

Now, the Outlook email will be saved in DOCX format.

Best Method to Convert Outlook Emails from PST in DOCX

If you have a bulk number of emails to convert or do not find the manual method useful, you have alternatives before you. Outlook PST Recovery Tool is the application that can quickly convert any number of Outlook emails into DOCX file type. Even if you do not have Outlook installation on your computer, conversion from PST file is possible with this software.

This is how you can convert Outlook emails in DOCX format with Outlook Converter.

1. Open Outlook Converter Tool on Computer.
   
   
2. Click on Add file and navigate to the location where PST file is located.
   
3. Select the PST file and wait till the software loads it.
   
4. After loading, all of its data will be visible for preview.
   
5. Click on Export button and select the email folders you want to convert.
6. Choose Document option from the right side and choose DOCX as your target format.
   
7. Select any folder to save the file and click on Export button to begin the conversion.
   
8. Once this whole process is over, the emails of Outlook data file will be saved as DOCX format in your preferred location. 

Free Trial Version: Outlook Email to DOCX Converter for Windows

You can also try this application for free as it offers a demo version free of cost. This free version has only one restriction which is in converts the first 25 emails. Still, this version is an amazing opportunity for the users to know the functionality and efficiency of the tool.

Quick Method to Convert Outlook Emails in DOCX

Some people are more interested in the content of Outlook emails. Original formatting including images and attachments do not matter to them. They can opt for a simple and quick method to convert emails from Outlook into PDF. This method involves copying the Outlook email text and paste directly into an MS Word file. Again, this method will work only in case of a limited number of Outlook emails as users need to repeat the process for bulk emails.

Which Method is Best for You

In case you are puzzled about which method to choose to convert Outlook emails in DOCX, here are some tips for you.

If you have only a few Outlook emails to convert into DOCX, you can choose any of the options. Just remember that the manual methods will take more time and require repetitive action from you. On the other hand, the free version of the software will convert 25 emails easily.

If you have a large number of Outlook emails or need conversion from orphan PST files, PST Converter is the approach you should choose.

Conclusion

Various reasons may make people wanting to convert Outlook emails in DOCX. There are multiple ways to perform this conversion, but not all the methods are easy and error-free. All the available methods have been mentioned in this blog. Readers can choose the way based on their needs, but for a professional-grade result, the suggested application is the right method.