Export Email in WPS on macOS: Introduction

Export Email in WPS on macOS lets you save a single message as a standard email file; 1 core task is covered, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index

About This Feature

Overview

Export Email is a mail export feature in WPS on macOS. It lets you save one email as an eml or msg file while keeping the original message content and attachments, which is useful for email backup, archiving, and cross-client viewing.

Core capabilities include:

Export one email as an eml file for use in compatible desktop mail clients.
Export one email as a msg file for workflows that rely on Outlook-style message files.
Keep the original message body and attachment information for record retention and transfer.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office and access WPS mail features
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening and syncing mail; exported files can be viewed locally afterward
Other	Access to mailbox content and local write permission for the save location

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter Mail, open any message, and confirm that the three-dot menu and Export option are available in the message details area

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports exporting a single email from the message details area as eml or msg while keeping the original content and attachments.	Outlook officially supports saving a message as a file and documents .eml saving; available save types can vary by product version and platform.	Gmail officially supports downloading a single message, and the downloaded file is an .eml message.	Current public official pages mainly describe the Notion Mail inbox shutdown, and no current official help page for native single-email export was found in public results.	Adobe officially explains what an EML file is and how to open or view it, which is more about file handling than native email export.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: One menu path offers both eml and msg export options. Distinct: The exported file keeps the original message content and attachment information for backup and reuse.	Compared with WPS: official guidance clearly covers .eml saving, but the public page used here focuses on Outlook's own save workflow rather than a dual-format export path.	Compared with WPS: Gmail's official guidance focuses on downloading an .eml file, so format choice is narrower.	Compared with WPS: current public official information is focused on product transition details, so an export path is not clearly documented.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for opening or converting existing email files, not for exporting a message directly from a mail inbox.
Official Source	—	Save an Outlook message	Download and send emails as attachments	Notion Mail inbox is going away	EML file overview

Overall Conclusion
If you want a direct way to save one email on macOS and keep the message body and attachments together, WPS provides a straightforward export path. Gmail and Outlook also provide official support for saving or downloading email files, while Adobe is more relevant when you need to open, review, or convert an email file after it has already been created.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How Export Email helps
1	Local email backup	Individual users and office users	Important messages stay only in the mailbox	Export the message as eml or msg and store it locally
2	Cross-client viewing	Users switching mail tools	A single historical email needs to be opened elsewhere	Save a standard email file and open it in another compatible client
3	Project archiving	Project managers, admins, and support roles	Key email threads and attachments need to be filed by project	Export the message and organize it in local folders
4	Attachment retention	Users who need the original attachment context	Forwarding or copying text alone may miss attachment context	Export the full email file with message and attachment information
5	Issue review and collaboration	Support teams and collaborators	Original email content needs to be shared for review	Export the email file and send it for verification

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Export Email	✅ This feature is not marked as membership-only in the feature guidance	✅ Available
Advanced PDF and some advanced tools	Some tools may be limited	✅ More advanced tools are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional email export and backup	Free	The current feature guidance does not mark email export as membership-only, so it fits everyday single-message backup
Broader office workflows with more advanced tools and storage	WPS Premium	Better for users who also need more advanced features and higher cloud storage

WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium