To export the HTML from an email, you typically download the email message itself and then convert the resulting file to HTML format.
Often, emails are downloaded as .EML files, which contain the full content, including the HTML structure. You can then use a conversion tool to extract or render the HTML from this file.
Step-by-Step Guide Using Gmail
Here's a common method, specifically detailing how to get the email file from Gmail based on the provided reference:
- Open Gmail and Select the Email: Navigate to your Gmail inbox and click on the email you wish to export. For example, open a recent newsletter issue you want to save or modify.
- Locate the More Options Icon: In the top-right corner of the email view (next to the reply/forward buttons or within the message header area), click the More icon (⋮).
- Download the Message: From the dropdown menu that appears, select Download message. This action downloads the email as a
.EMLfile to your computer. This.EMLfile contains the raw data of the email, including its HTML content. - Convert the .EML File to HTML: Use a free online file converter or a dedicated software tool to convert the downloaded
.EMLfile into an.HTMLfile. A tool mentioned for this purpose is Zamzar. Upload your.EMLfile to the converter, select HTML as the target format, and initiate the conversion.
Once the conversion is complete, you will have an .HTML file that you can open in a web browser or a text editor to view the source code or the rendered HTML content of the original email.
Why Export Email HTML?
- Inspecting Design: Analyze how an email is structured for marketing or design purposes.
- Troubleshooting: Debug rendering issues if an email doesn't display correctly.
- Archiving: Save the exact appearance and structure of an email offline.
- Extracting Content/Code: Pull out specific sections of text, images, or the underlying code.
By following these steps, you can successfully export and access the HTML content of your email messages.
