MBOX File Extension

MBOX file extension is created by Developer, also known as Email Mailbox File. MBOX has been classified as Text Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open MBOX files in Mozilla Thunderbird program.

Email Mailbox File Type

What is a MBOX File Type?

Apple Mail's version 1.x used MBOX files and stored them in the directory / User / Library / Mailbox / Mailbox. Mail 2.0 and later versions, however, use the .EMLX format, which separates messages into individual files so that they can be searched by Spotlight.

Opera Mail also stored messages in MBOX format, which was shut down in 2016.

What is a Default MBOX File Name?

INBOX.mbox - The name given to the first Inbox mail folder in Apple Mail, the default mail program for Mac OS X.

Free online MBOX Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MBOX (Email Mailbox File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MBOX, merge, split and compare the MBOX files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MBOX Converter

Open MBOX

Edit MBOX

Compare MBOX Files

Merge MBOX Files

Split MBOX Files

MBOX Metadata Viewer

MBOX Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open MBOX Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Email Mailbox File on your system such as Mozilla Thunderbird.
2. Associate default Mozilla Mozilla Thunderbird program for *.mbox (Email Mailbox File) files.
   
   

   Associate MBOX Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MBOX (e.g example.mbox) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Mozilla Mozilla Thunderbird program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mbox files.
   
   

   Associate MBOX Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.MBOX (e.g example.mbox) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Mozilla Mozilla Thunderbird 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 .Mozilla Thunderbird extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MBOX File Extensions

MBOX default file extension is .MBOX and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MBOX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MBOX 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.

Open MBOX File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	CyberLink MediaShow 6 000 for Windows	Free Trial	CyberLink MediaShow 6
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Windows	Freeware	Mozilla

Open MBOX File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Mail 8 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for MacOs	Freeware	Mozilla

Open MBOX file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Linux	Freeware	Mozilla

Open MBOX file on Web

Open MBOX file on iOS

Open MBOX file on Android

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.

About MBOX - Email Mailbox File

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