Import EML and MSG Files in WPS on Windows: Introduction

Import EML and MSG files in WPS on Windows lets you bring local email files into a selected mailbox folder; this guide covers 1 core task, 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 index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Import EML and MSG Files in WPS on Windows is an email import feature in WPS Mail that helps you move locally saved email files into a selected mailbox location. It is useful for restoring archived messages, organizing backed-up mail, or moving individual messages from another email client.

Core capabilities include:

Importing .eml and .msg files into a mailbox folder.
Choosing a destination location, including a mailbox address or a cloud location.
Keeping email content, attachments, and basic message information available for later review and management.

This feature is useful for email backup recovery, project archive cleanup, and selective message migration.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device in a currently supported environment
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office and make sure WPS Mail opens normally
Network	A stable internet connection is recommended so imported files can sync to the selected mailbox location
Other	Prepare valid .eml or .msg files and make sure you can access the target mailbox or cloud location

Source: WPS Office for Windows

Download & Installation

Before using this feature, install WPS Office, sign in with an available account, and then open WPS Mail to complete the import process.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open WPS Mail, and confirm that Mail Settings includes Mail Tools and Data Sync

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports importing .eml and .msg files in WPS Mail and lets you choose a target mailbox or cloud location.	New Outlook for Windows supports bulk import of .eml files into a selected account and folder. The official page does not describe bulk import for .msg files.	Gmail officially supports importing messages from another email account, mainly through POP retrieval, rather than uploading local .eml or .msg files into a mailbox folder.	Notion Mail focuses on Gmail-connected inbox sync and management. Its official help does not describe a direct workflow for importing local .eml or .msg files.	Adobe official resources explain how to open, view, and understand EML or MSG files, but they do not provide a mailbox import workflow.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: One workflow supports both .eml and .msg files and lets you choose the destination location directly for recovery and archive organization.	Compared with WPS: official support clearly covers bulk .eml import, while .msg handling is described separately for opening rather than the same import flow.	Compared with WPS: better suited to account-level mail import than placing local .eml or .msg files into a mailbox folder.	Compared with WPS: centered on Gmail sync and inbox organization rather than local email file import into mailbox folders.	Compared with WPS: focused on file viewing and format guidance rather than mailbox import management.
Official Source	—	Bulk import EML files in Outlook	Add another email account in Gmail	Get started with Notion Mail	EML file: how to open, view, or edit

Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical fit when you need to restore, archive, or place local email files into a specific mailbox location. Compared with tools that focus on account sync, POP import, or file viewing, this workflow is closer to direct email file import management.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Restore archived mail	Individual users	Old email files need to be placed back into a mailbox for review	Import EML or MSG files into a selected mailbox folder
2	Organize project archives	Office users	Project emails are stored locally and are hard to search later	Import files into a target mailbox location for centralized management
3	Move selected messages	Users switching from another mail client	Only a few important messages need to be moved instead of a full account migration	Select only the required EML or MSG files and import them directly
4	Keep attachment emails usable	Users who need original attachments	Important attachments need to remain available inside the mailbox	Open the imported message later to review content and attachments
5	Prepare cloud-based access	Users who work across devices	Local email files are not convenient for long-term centralized access	Choose a mailbox address or cloud location as the import destination

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Import EML and MSG email files	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
AI tools and more advanced capabilities	Limited access or usage limits for some features	More access to advanced capabilities and usage quotas

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Importing a small number of email files occasionally	Free	The core import workflow is already available
Needing more cloud storage or using advanced office features often	WPS Premium	Better suited if you also need expanded cloud, PDF, or AI-related capabilities

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