Extract Outlook attachments to files & replace them with links

Attachments Processor for Outlook

Extracts attachments from incoming and outgoing Outlook messages and saves them to the disc. Replaces the extracted attachment with a link or a text file with attachment description.

Attachments Processor for Outlook is an add-in for Microsoft Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2002 (XP), and Outlook 2000.

30-days Trial version

1556 KB

Attachments Processor for Outlook in detail

Attachments Processor for Outlook will not only help you to save space in a PST file or in a mailbox in the Microsoft Exchange server, it will also offer greater opportunities for automatic attachment management.

The Attachments Processor for Outlook can:

• automatically extract attachments from incoming messages and save them to your hard disk;
• automatically pack outgoing message attachments;
• create self-extracting archives and password-protected archives;
• automatically pack all incoming and outgoing attachments or only certain attachment types;
• automatically unpack all incoming attachments.

Extracted attachments are replaced in a message with a link to the file on the disk, or, at the user's discretion, a text file with an attachment description. The link can be added to the message as well.

The program is operable in Simple and Advanced modes. In the Advanced mode, the user may set up specific attachment processing rules for different attachment types and for different folders. In both modes, seven basic patterns for naming disk folder attachments that are to be saved, and seven basic patterns for attachment file renaming are available. In addition, the Attachments Processor supports a simple macro-language which the user can use to create custom naming patterns.

The program is supplied with utilities designed to update links in Outlook message folders, which may prove helpful when there is a need to restore a message from the back-up copy or to move the directory with attachments to a different disk, and has a utility designed to manage the attachment list with access blocked by the Outlook security system (for Internet mail only).

Attachments Processor is compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2002/XP and 2003; it can be used both with Microsoft Exchange server and with Internet mail (POP3/IMAP). It is capable of saving to disk potentially dangerous attachments to which access is blocked by Outlook.

Attachments Processor for Outlook operable in manual and automatic modes.

Attachments Processor addin - features:

• extracts the attachments from email messages, saves them on a disk and replaces the attached file with a link or a textual description;
• allows the processing of existent message bases;
• packs outgoing message attachments by ZIP (self-extracting and password-protected archives are supported);
• packs incoming and outgoing attachments (all attachments or only certain attachment types);
• automatically unpacks all incoming attachments (please use this feature carefully because of the viruses).
• possibility of a complete recovery of deleted attachments;
• auto reattach of attachments for forwarded and sent messages;
• processes all or the chosen folders only;
• processes the new email messages automatically;
• allows to rename the attachments during saving them.
• allows to remove attachments from the messages;
• processes any file types, for example, you may process .zip or .jpg files only;
• two program modes: "Simple" and "Advanced";
• supports the multi-rules processing in advanced mode;
• includes a utility for handling Microsoft Outlook blocked attachments;
• includes a utility for automatic changing of shortcuts to the stored files in messages;
• automatically replaces shortcuts to files of forwarded and sent messages;
• automatic processing mode for incoming attachments by schedule;
• automatic deletion of stored attachments when the message is permanently deleted;
• compacting messages for storage after attachment removal, including compacting by schedule;
• processes the incoming and outgoing messages;
• saves message attachments into file archives;

Attachments Processor for Outlook works with:

• OS: Microsoft Windows® Vista (x32, x64), Windows 2003, Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98, NT
• Microsoft Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2002 (XP), and Outlook 2000.

Attachments Processor for Outlook - screenshots

Filter settings

Folder renaming settings

File renaming settings

Restore settings

Scheduler settings

Other settings / Advanced settings

Tools dialogue, Update Links, Blocked Attachments...

Compacting settings

Customize settings

Simple mode settings in the Outlook options page

Attachments Processor settings

Advanced mode settings in the Outlook options page

Download Attachments Processor for Outlook

• 30-days Trial version (1556 KB)

Order a fully-functional version of Attachments Processor for Outlook

If you use Attachments Processor for Outlook after the trial/evaluation period a registration is required. You can order the fully licensed version over the Internet:

Order links

• Single user license - $24
• 5-Users license - $110
• 10-Users license - $190
• 25-Users license - $450
• 50-Users license - $800
• 100-Users license* - $1200

You can get Attachments Processor for Outlook as part of the MAPILab "4 in 1" Bundle (4 most popular Outlook plugins) and save off over 20%!.

^* If you are interested in purchasing more than 100 users licenses, volume prices are available.

See also in "Outlook - Attachment management add-ins"

• Attachment Options - Manage Outlook trusted attachment types.
• Attachments Forget - Reminds you to add attachment to your message.
• Attachment Alarm for Outlook - Remind to add an attachment to your email.