EML File Extension

EML file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as E-Mail Message. EML has been classified as Text Files. 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 EML files in Microsoft Outlook 365 program.

E-Mail Message File Type

What is a EML File Type?

You can import EML files into a variety of mail programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird. You can also open EML files in Internet Explorer since they are formatted in the same way as .MHT files. You can change the extension of the .eml file to .mht and l' open directly in Internet Explorer. The EML files can also be opened in Internet Explorer with help from the Microsoft Exchange Server Outlook WebAccess client.

Since the EML files are partially saved in plain text, they can be opened using a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad and Apple TextEdit. However, you may have to change l' extension of the .eml file to .txt.

If you try to open an EML file in Outlook Express and can't do it, try the following.

Free online EML Tools & Apps

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

EML Converter

Open EML

Edit EML

Compare EML Files

Merge EML Files

Split EML Files

EML Metadata Viewer

EML Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the E-Mail Message .EML File Extensions while opening the .EML files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EML Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for E-Mail Message on your system such as Microsoft Outlook 365.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 365 program for *.eml (E-Mail Message) files.
   
   

   Associate EML Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.EML (e.g example.eml) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 365 program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .eml files.
   
   

   Associate EML Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.EML (e.g example.eml) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 365 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 365 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related EML File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for EML File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EML 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 EML File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows	Freeware	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Windows	Freeware	Mozilla

Open EML File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Apple Mail 8 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook 365 000 for MacOs	Free+	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for MacOs	Freeware	Mozilla

Open EML file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Linux	Freeware	Mozilla

Open EML file on Web

Open EML file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS	Bundled	Microsoft

Open EML file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Android	Bundled	Microsoft

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 EML - E-Mail Message

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