Email EML to Claude: convert saved emails into clean context

Workflow

1. 1Save the emails you need as .eml files from your mail client. Most desktop clients support dragging a message out or a save option.
2. 2Drop the .eml files into the converter. Each email is parsed in your browser into headers, body text, and attachment names.
3. 3Keep XML output when converting several emails so each message keeps explicit boundaries in the prompt.
4. 4If the thread contains personal details, set Privacy cleanup to Essential to label email addresses, phone numbers, and SSNs before export.
5. 5Copy the output into Claude with your question about the thread.

Extraction tips

• From, To, Cc, Subject, and Date headers are extracted automatically, so Claude can track who said what and when.
• Attachment file names are listed, but attachment contents are not converted. Add attachments as separate files when you need their text.
• HTML-only emails are converted to readable plain text with markup stripped.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get .eml files out of my email client?

Most desktop clients let you drag a message into a folder to create an .eml file. Many webmail tools also offer a download or save option for individual messages.

Do my emails leave my computer?

No. The .eml files are parsed in your browser. Message contents are not uploaded to Files2.AI servers during the standard conversion flow.

Are attachments converted too?

Attachment names are listed in the output so the context is preserved, but attachment contents are not extracted from the .eml file. Convert attachments as separate files when you need them.

Can I redact addresses and phone numbers before sharing?

Yes. Set Privacy cleanup to Essential or Strict before processing to label common sensitive values such as email addresses and phone numbers in the output.

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