MBOX

Basic information about MBOX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MBOX（*.MBOX or *.mbox）, 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 MBOX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MBOX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MBOX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MBOX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MBOX file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about MBOX file extension: E-mail Mailbox File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBOX files
File type	E-mail Mailbox File	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	MBOX file is a E-mail Mailbox File.
Windows	Mozilla Thunderbird CoolUtils Total Thunderbird Converter Kernel MBOX Viewer Aryson MBOX to PST Converter Eudora
macOS	Apple Mail Microsoft Outlook 2016 Mozilla Thunderbird Mac OS X
Linux	Mozilla Thunderbird Linux operating systems Unix

How to convert MBOX files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for MBOX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MBOX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MBOX to OLM

MBOX to PST

MBOX to PST Converter

MBOX to PST Converter Tool

How to convert another files to MBOX file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to MBOX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MBOX conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a MBOX 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.MBOX”。

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 MBOX extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MBOX 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 MBOX 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 MBOX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MBOX 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 MBOX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MBOX 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.