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Basic information about MSG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MSG（*.MSG or *.msg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MSG file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the MSG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MSG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MSG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MSG file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MSG file?
How to open a MSG file?
What programs do I need to open a MSG file?
What programs help to create and edit a MSG file?
How to convert MSG files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MSG file format?

1.Detail information about MSG file extension: Outlook Mail Message

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSG files
File type	Outlook Mail Message	Category	Text Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	MSG file is a Outlook Mail Message developed by Microsoft. An MSG file is an email message, contact, appointment, or task created or saved within Microsoft Outlook. It may contain one or more email fields, which includes the date, sender, recipient, subject, and message body, or contact information, appointment details, and one or more task descriptions. MSG files are also compatible with other programs that use Microsoft's Messaging Applications Programming Interface (MAPI).
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Outlook 2016 Encryptomatic MsgViewer Pro BitDaddys Email Open View Pro EZ Freeware Free Opener Mozilla SeaMonkey Aid4Mail Microsoft Exchange Server Pegasus Mail PMMail SysTools OST Recovery
macOS	Kupon.BG Klammer 45RPM MailRaider Pro Mozilla SeaMonkey
Linux	Mozilla SeaMonkey
Android	File Viewer for Android
iOS	Kupon.BG Klammer 3

2.Detail information about MSG file extension: Fallout Message File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSG files
File type	Fallout Message File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Bethesda Softworks	File format	Text
Description	MSG file is a Fallout Message File developed by Bethesda Softworks.
Windows	Bethesda Softworks Fallout 1 Bethesda Softworks Fallout 2 Microsoft Notepad Microsoft WordPad

3.Detail information about MSG file extension: FoxPro FoxDoc Message

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSG files
File type	FoxPro FoxDoc Message	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MSG file is a FoxPro FoxDoc Message.
Windows	FoxPro

4.Detail information about MSG file extension: OS/2 Help Message

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSG files
File type	OS/2 Help Message	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MSG file is a OS/2 Help Message.

5.Detail information about MSG file extension: SmartWare Intro Display File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSG files
File type	SmartWare Intro Display File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MSG file is a SmartWare Intro Display File.
Windows	SmartWare

How to convert MSG files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for MSG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MSG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MSG to DOC	MSG to EML	MSG to MP3	MSG to PAGES
MSG to PDF	MSG to PST	MSG to TXT

How to convert another files to MSG file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to MSG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MSG conversion, you may use the option.

CRYPT12 to MSG

OST to MSG

Can't open a MSG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MSG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MSG extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MSG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of MSG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a MSG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MSG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MSG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MSG file is damaged.
Whether the MSG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MSG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MSG file format is incompletely.
Whether the MSG file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MSG file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MSG file.

If the MSG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.