What is EML file? Query Resolved Here!

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Jamie Kaler   
Published: Oct 4, 2023 ~ Tips

Introduction of EML File:

  • EML File Developer: Microsoft
  • File Type: Electronic Mail
  • MIME Type: Message/RFC 822
  • File Format of EML: Text & Binary

What is EML File Format?

EML file is an electronic Mail file consisting of email messages along with attachments. This is an individual email message having a .eml extension that archives email messages that aim at preserving original headers and formatting. The file consisted of plain ASCII text which is for headers, then the main message body, followed by hyperlinks, and lastly attachments. The header needs to have the email address of the sender, the subject line text, as well as time. In the technical language, The file consisted of an email file which is referred to as the RFC-822 file format.

Here is the header view of an EML message. It usually looks like the below image but if there is any change then either it is not and your EML is corrupt.

what is eml file

Email clients supporting EML file format: This is supportive of emailing clients such as Windows Live Mail, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Entourage, PocoMail, and lots more.

How to Access EML Files? 

In the situation where the user has a file supporting emailing client then simply double click on it to open But, suppose, somehow you failed to access the format in OE then below mentioned steps help further:

  • Begin the process by opening ‘My Computer
  • Then press ‘Tools’>> ‘Folder’ Options
  • Then click the ‘File Types’ Tab and choose ‘Outlook Express email’
  • Click the ‘Advanced’ tab
  • In new windows, choose Open and press Edit
  • Then in the application used for performing the action box, ensure for typing the command C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE” /eml:%1 and click ‘OK’ in the two other windows.

How to Create EML File?

The file generates in so many emailing applications. Most email clients create it automatically. To open the EML file on desktop, just drag and drop the email messages available in the file supportive of email clients like Entourage, Thunderbird, Outlook Express, etc. or you also open or read it using Notepad.

What is the Difference between EML And EMLX Files?

The files are created via Windows-based emailing applications like Entourage, Outlook, etc. On the other hand, EMLX files are generated from Macintosh-based email clients such as Apple Mail and lots of others.