Free online EML to JPG converter

Source format: EML

EML is a single email message file format used by many mail clients and message archiving tools. It usually contains the message headers, body text, formatting, and any attachments in one file. EML files are commonly used for email export, backup, sharing, and archiving.

Target format: JPG

JPG or JPEG is a widely supported raster image format. It is best known for small file sizes and broad compatibility, which makes it useful for photos, screenshots, previews, and document snapshots.

How eml to jpg conversion works

Converting EML to JPG does not turn an email into a native image format. Instead, it creates a visual snapshot of the email as it appears on screen or on a printed page. That means the result is an image of the message content, not an editable email file.

Best method: open the email and capture it as an image

1. Open the .eml file in a compatible email client such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
2. Display the message exactly as you want it to appear in the final image.
3. If needed, use File → Print and print to PDF first so the layout is easier to capture.
4. Open the PDF in a viewer and take a screenshot, or use an image editor to crop the page and save it as .jpg.
5. You can also capture the email directly with a screenshot tool and save the selected area as .jpg.

Using 101convert.com: you can convert the file on 101convert.com for free, without installing any software.

Alternative desktop workflow

If your email client supports exporting or printing the message cleanly, you can use that output as the source for the JPG image. For example, some users print the email to PDF, then open the PDF in an editor such as GIMP or Paint.NET, crop the visible message, and export it as .jpg.

Quality and limitations

EML to JPG is not a true file format conversion in the same way as converting a document to another document type. JPG stores only pixels, so the result is not searchable, editable, or email-readable like the original EML file.

If the message contains attachments, embedded images, or a long conversation thread, it may not fit well into a single JPG. In that case, use multiple images or capture a taller area. Also, JPG uses lossy compression, so text can look slightly softer than in the original email. If you need sharper text, PNG is often a better choice, but JPG is still useful when you specifically want a compact image file.

For best results, open the EML in the same client that created it or in another compatible mail app, then capture it at a readable zoom level before saving to JPG.