Why convert MSG to PDF?
An .msg file is a single Outlook email in a proprietary binary format that requires a specialist viewer. .pdf is the standard for archiving and sharing documents - it opens on any device without Outlook and is accepted for legal records, case files, and formal submissions.
How to convert MSG to PDF
PstViewer Pro (EML Viewer Pro) APP
Open the .msg file in PstViewer Pro and use the export or print function to save the email as a PDF.
Microsoft Outlook APP
Open the .msg in Outlook, press Ctrl+P, select Microsoft Print to PDF from the printer list, and save the output file.
Programs that convert MSG
About these formats
.MSG
Outlook Message (Microsoft Outlook saved email)
An MSG file is one email - with subject, sender, recipients, body, and any attachments - saved from Microsoft Outlook in Outlook's proprietary binary format. On Windows, double-click it in…
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.PDF
Portable Document Format
A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device - fonts, images, and layout are all embedded. Open it in any browser or the built-in viewer…
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- Attachments are not embedded in the PDF - only the email headers and body are captured; attached files are listed by filename only.
- The PDF includes all email headers (From, To, Subject, Date) and the full message body as displayed.
- Do not upload confidential emails to third-party online services; use a local viewer such as PstViewer Pro instead.
Frequently asked questions
Do attachments end up inside the PDF?
Can I convert MSG to PDF without Outlook?
.msg files and exports to PDF without needing Outlook installed.
