How to use .eml files

With the .eml file format, you can save emails and attachments in a text format. This file format was developed by Micorsoft and allows you to easily archive emails or forward them at a later point in time. You can open .eml files with standard email clients, a text editor or special programs.

The .eml file extension denotes a simple text file in which an email and all its attachments are saved in text format. When saving emails using the .eml file extension, the basic format of the email is retained. This means that the .eml file will show the email header, which contains information pertaining to the sender and receiver as well as the date. Following the header, the actual message contained in the email will be displayed. One noteworthy feature of .eml files is that attachments and hyperlinks are automatically changed into Base64 format and added to the file. The file also includes HTML code in plain text.

.eml is a file extension used by Outlook and numerous Outlook alternatives. By saving emails in this format, you can save space and more easily organise your emails. While Outlook backups offer some protection, .eml files are ideal for archiving individual messages. Another advantage of .emls is their compatibility. There are many platforms you can use to open an .eml file and display the content without any changes being made to the original. You should, however, be careful if you receive an .eml file from an unknown sender. It may contain malware, so make sure to check it with an antivirus program before opening it.

Thanks to their compatibility, it’s easy to open .eml files. Usually, all you have to do is double click on the file, and the operating system will open it using a suitable program. In most cases, this will be a standard email client. If you click on an .eml file, the email client on your computer will open it and display the corresponding message. If you want to use a particular program to open an .eml file, then right click on the file and select the program you want to use.

You can also use Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer to open an .eml file. This is possible, because the .eml file format is similar to .mht, which is used to save and archive websites. Since .eml contains all the content of an email as well as its attachments in text form, you can also use a text editor to open an .eml file.

There are numerous programs you can use to open an .eml file. Among these are the following popular email clients:

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Outlook Express
• Windows Live Mail
• Mozilla Thunderbird

If you don’t want to use an email client to open an .eml file, you can also use free software. These include:

• EML Opener by Microsoft
• Free Viewer EML

Generally, an .eml file is automatically created when you save an email manually or move it to your hard drive. Alternatively, you can use the right button on your mouse and click on the email you want to save. Then, simply select the .eml file format from the list of formats that is provided to you.