Convert MSG to BCM

Understanding MSG and BCM file formats

MSG files are email message files created by Microsoft Outlook. They contain the message body, attachments, sender, recipient, and other metadata. BCM files are associated with Microsoft Business Contact Manager, an add-on for Outlook that helps manage business contacts, accounts, and communication history. BCM files store business contact data, including emails, notes, and activities.

Why convert MSG to BCM?

Converting MSG files to BCM format is useful for importing individual Outlook messages into Business Contact Manager, allowing you to associate emails with specific business contacts or accounts for better organization and tracking.

How to convert MSG to BCM

There is no direct converter for MSG to BCM, as BCM is a database format. However, you can import MSG emails into BCM by following these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Outlook with the Business Contact Manager add-in installed.
2. Drag and drop the MSG file into the desired Business Contact or Account record in BCM.
3. The email will be attached to the contact or account as a communication history item.

This method preserves the email content and attachments within the BCM database, associating them with the relevant business contact.

Best software for MSG to BCM conversion

The most reliable way to perform this conversion is by using Microsoft Outlook with the Business Contact Manager add-in. No third-party tool offers a direct MSG to BCM file conversion, as BCM is a proprietary database format. For bulk operations, consider using Outlook's built-in import features or third-party Outlook add-ins that support batch importing emails into BCM.

Summary

To convert MSG files to BCM, use Microsoft Outlook with the Business Contact Manager add-in. Drag and drop MSG files into BCM records to associate emails with business contacts or accounts.