EML file format denotes a single email message that has been stored in a file. This file follows the regulations of RFC 822 standards. EML file extension is very much equipped in supporting the ASCII text format for the email headers. In addition to this, the rest of the email body can also store email attachments and hyperlinks. EML files, in particular, are supported by Microsoft Outlook Express. But in addition to that, there is a huge list of email clients that support EML files.

EML files, being a single email message file, are considered to be the text files.

• Microsoft Outlook 2013
• Microsoft Outlook Express
• Microsoft Windows Live Mail
• Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, Mac & Linux)
• Novell GroupWise
• Mozilla SeaMonkey (Windows, Mac & Linux)

• Microsoft Corporation

• message/rfc822

• The format of EML files is Text and Binary.

46 72 6F 6D 3A 20

Windows Live Mail

• Window XP: – C:\Documents and settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
• Vista & Windows 7: – C:\Users\UserName\AppsData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
• Vista & Windows 8: – C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Packges\Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps\LocalState\Indexed\LiveComm\Mail

There are various software and Email clients that open EML file. This software are as follows, Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Novell GroupWise, SeaMonkey, The BAT, Dream Mail, Fox Mail, Windows Live Mail, Mail App in Windows 10 and More.

As an alternative, corrupt EML files can be opened using tools mentioned below.