What you see after opening
What an .msg file is
Outlook saves one email as an .msg file. It holds the sender, recipients, date, subject, text and all attachments. Such files often arrive as attachments or sit in archives.
Without Outlook the file usually does not open. On a Mac, an iPhone and Linux the right program is missing.
How to open an .msg file
- Drop the .msg file on the letter slot above, or select “Select file”.
- Read the email on the page.
- Select “Save” next to each attachment.
Convert .msg to .eml or PDF
“Save as .eml” converts the .msg file to the standard .eml format. Attachments stay inside. “Print or save as PDF” gives you a PDF of the email.
Nothing leaves your device
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. You need no account and no sign-up. There is no limit on the number or size of files.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Your browser reads the file on your device. Our server never sees it. You can check this: load the page, switch off the internet, then open the file. It still works.
Do I need Outlook to read an .msg file?
No. This page shows sender, recipients, date, text and attachments in any current browser.
Can I open the email in Apple Mail or Thunderbird?
Yes. Select “Save as .eml”. Apple Mail, Thunderbird and most other mail programs open the .eml file with a double-click.
Are images in the email shown?
Images inside the file, yes. Images from the internet are blocked. So the sender does not learn that you opened the email.