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Basic information about EML file

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

There are 1 file types using the EML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EML file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EML file?
  • How to open a EML file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EML file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EML file?
  • How to convert EML files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EML file format?


1.Detail information about EML file extension: E-Mail Message

File type E-Mail Message Category Text Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text and Binary
Description EML file is a E-Mail Message developed by Microsoft. An EML file is an email message saved by an email program, such as Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail. It contains the content of the message, along with the subject, sender, recipient(s), and date of the message. EML files may also store one or more email attachments, which are files sent with the message.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EML files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Outlook Express
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Mozilla Thunderbird
Encryptomatic Message Viewer Lite
Novell GroupWise
Perion IncrediMail
Mozilla SeaMonkey

macOS
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Apple Mail
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla SeaMonkey
Klammer

Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla SeaMonkey

Android
File Viewer for Android

iOS
Kupon.BG Klammer 3



How to convert EML files to another file format?

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



How to convert another files to EML file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for another files to EML file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EML conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a EML 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.EML”。

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 EML extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EML 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.