Home : File Types : EML File
File Type : Email Message
Developer : Microsoft
Category : Text File
Format : Text and Binary
MIME Type : message/RFC822
Supported Platforms : Microsoft Windows and MAC Operating Systems
EML is an email message file format, developed by Microsoft for Outlook Express and Outlook. An EML file supports MIME RFC 822 standard file format and contains plain ASCII text for both header and body. All the related hyperlinks and attachments of EML files are also saved in ASCII text format. The header of the EML file typically consists of sender's and receiver's email addresses, subject, date and time of the message, attachments (if any) details and etc.
Method One : Open in Email Application
By importing EML files in any EML supporting email application like Windows Live Mail, eM Client, MS Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird and etc., you can have easy access to your EML files
Method Two : View in Web Browser
By renaming EML files to .mht, you can view your emails in Internet Explorer (IE web browser). Sometimes users are unable to rename the file extension (because it is hidden), as File name Extension option is disabled on their computer setting. To enable this setting, follow these steps:
Method Three : Use FREE EML Viewing Tool
EML Viewer is an independent third party utility that lets you open EML emails of any EML based email application, FREE of cost.
Know about Free viewing tool: EML Viewer