Import MSG to iCloud Mail: Complete Guide Inside

Written By
Aaradhya Jain
Approved By
Shivam Rathore
Updated on
July 26th, 2025
Read Time
5 minutes

Summary: Migrating emails from one platform to another can be hectic when you areworking with two different formats. If you have MSG files (usually from Microsoft Outlook) and you want to transfer them to iCloud Mail. There is a problem: iCloud doesn’t directly support MSG files, but don’t worry. In this blog, we will discuss the best methods to import MSG to iCloud Mail. From a manual to a professional DRS MSG Converter Tool for a reliable solution. In addition, this professional tool helps you to import multiple emails at once without data loss.

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Why Import MSG File to iCloud Mail?

There are several reasons why users may want to import MSG contacts to iCloud contacts:

To keep all email communications in one cloud-based platform.
iCloud allows you to access your emails across multiple Apple devices.
Some users prefer iCloud’s cleaner interface and native iOS integration.
Also, when shifting important emails to iCloud for backup and storage.

Manual Method to Import MSG to iCloud Mail

If you want to import MSG files from Outlook into your iCloud Mail account manually. There’s no direct way to do it. However, with the help of MS Outlook, you can perform this conversion.

Step 01: Convert MSG to EML Format

Since iCloud supports EML files, the first step is to convert your MSG files to EML format. To do this:

Firstly, open the MSG file in Microsoft Outlook.
Now, drag and drop the MSG file into a folder on your desktop.
This will automatically convert it to an EML file.

Step 02: Set Up iCloud Mail in a Mail Client

Next, you need to add your iCloud Mail account to a mail client like Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook.

For Apple Mail:

Open the Mail app and go to Preferences > Accounts > Add Account.

For Outlook:

Go to File > Account Settings > New > Choose iCloud and enter your login credentials.

Step 03: Open MSG File in iCloud Mail

Once your iCloud account is set up in a mail client:

Now, open the folder containing the EML files.
Lastly, drag and drop the EML files into the iCloud Mail folder.

Important Notes: This method works well if you have a small number of MSG files. However, for larger batches, use the recommended professional tool.

Hassle-Free Way to Import MSG to iCloud Mail

To avoid these limitations of the manual method, you can use the professional DRS MSG Converter Tool. This utility is specifically designed with advanced technology to import multiple MSG files at once. It offers a quick, reliable, and customized solution with no data loss. Also, you can preview the added MSG files for 100% accuracy. In addition, this tool has a simple interface, which means tech and non-tech users can easily use it. Apart from that, you can import MSG to IMAP Server and other formats (File & Email Clients).

Furthermore, this tool has several advanced features, like Preview, Remove Duplicates, Date Filter, and more. It offers a fast processing speed and is highly compatible with all Windows versions. Moreover, a free (Demo) version of this tool is available to explore its functionality.

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Simple Steps to Upload MSG to iCloud Mail

Firstly, download and install the DRS MSG Converter Tool.

Now, select files to browse the MSG files. Click Next.

After that, you can preview and select MSG files. Hit Next.

Then, choose iCloud Mail as a saving format.

Enter your iCloud credentials to Sign In.
Lastly, apply advanced features and filters. Click Convert.

Real-Life Scenario:

At a marketing agency in New York, the team had been using Microsoft Outlook for years to handle client emails. Recently, they switched to iCloud Mail for better integration with their Apple devices. However, they had hundreds of MSG files from Outlook that they needed to transfer to iCloud. The IT manager quickly realised that iCloud didn’t support MSG files directly. After a bit of research, they used the DRS MSG File Converter to easily transfer multiple emails at once without losing any important data.

Conclusion

To sum up, we explained several methods to import MSG to iCloud Mail. You can use the manual techniques or a professional DRS converter tool. For a small number of MSG files, you can use the manual method. Otherwise, use the professional tool to convert all your MSG files to iCloud Mail within a few minutes. Moreover, you can preserve data formatting and structure during the migration with no data loss or minimal disruption.