EML file format
| Extension | .eml |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | File Viewer Plus (Microsoft) Microsoft Outlook 2016 (Microsoft, Mac OS) Microsoft Outlook Express (Microsoft) Microsoft Mail (Microsoft) Microsoft Internet Explorer (Microsoft) Microsoft Windows Live Mail (Microsoft) Mozilla Thunderbird (Microsoft, Mac OS, Linux) Encryptomatic Message Viewer Lite (Microsoft) Perion IncrediMail (Microsoft) Mozilla SeaMonkey (Microsoft, Mac OS, Linux) Aryson EML Converter (Microsoft, Mac OS) Apple Mail (Mac OS) Kupon.BG Klammer 3 (iOS) File Viewer for Android (Android) |
| Description | The recommended format for storing email messages in email clients such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook is the EML file format. This format can also store files that have been sent as email attachments. However, EML files may be susceptible to virus and malware attacks. Therefore, it is crucial to scan EML files before opening them. The presence of EML files with unusual names scattered across multiple folders could potentially indicate the presence of the Nimda worm. |
| Technical details | The EML file format adheres to the industry standard RFC 822. The RFC 822 standard, typically used for Arpa Internet text messages, was originally introduced in August 1982. EML files contain ASCII text for headers, and the body of the file can be extracted or exported as a separate file for storage and archival purposes. This extraction or exporting process is essential for the preservation and archival of important documents. EML format files are a critical aspect of email communications and digital document storage. |
| MIME type | message/rfc822 |