EMAIL File Extension

The EMAIL file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Outlook Express Email Message. EMAIL is classified as a Misc Files and This file is saved in a binary or plain text format. If in a plain text format, you can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open EMAIL files in Microsoft Outlook Express program.

Outlook Express Email Message File Type

Outlook Express Email Message File Type
Extension .email
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 2.0 (7 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft Outlook Express
Category Misc Files
Format Text and Binary
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a EMAIL File Type?

Since the program (Microsoft Outlook Express) using the file has been shut down, you probably won't find an EMAIL file. EMAIL files are also an obscure alternative to .EML files. However, if you find the EML file and need to open it, you can use Microsoft Outlook Express. If you cannot find a copy of Outlook Express, you can use a text editor to view the parts of the EML file that are stored in text.

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EMAIL Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Outlook Express Email Message .EMAIL File Extensions while opening the .EMAIL files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EMAIL Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Outlook Express Email Message on your system such as Microsoft Outlook Express.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Outlook Express program for *.email (Outlook Express Email Message) files.

    Associate EMAIL Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.EMAIL (e.g example.email) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Outlook Express program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .email files.

    Associate EMAIL Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.EMAIL (e.g example.email) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Outlook Express program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Outlook Express extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for EMAIL File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EMAIL files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open EMAIL File on Windows

Software License Developer
Microsoft Outlook image. Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Outlook Express image. Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
Wilcom TrueSizer image. Wilcom TrueSizer 000 for Windows Free Trial Wilcom TrueSizer

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EMAIL File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Microsoft Outlook image. Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Outlook Express image. Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for MacOs Bundled Microsoft

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Software License Developer

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EMAIL file on Web

Software License Developer

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

EMAIL file extension icon image.About EMAIL - Outlook Express Email Message

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Updated 7/1/2025