What is an EML File Extension – How to Create an EML File Format

Primary Association	Outlook Express
Developed By	Microsoft Corporation
Category	Document files
Application Supported	Microsoft Corporation
File Type	Electronic Mail
File Signature	46 72 6F 6D 3A 20
MIME Type	message/rfc822

What is an EML File?

EML is a file extension which denotes single e-mail message that has been stored in a file. It contains plain ASCII text for the headers, hyper-links, and attachments. EML file extension also known as the RFC-822 format. The primary purpose of the EML file is for storing data offline and allow forwarding of email and their content.

Supportive Application of EML file

MS Outlook 2013
MS Outlook Express
Windows Live Mail
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Seamonkey

How to Create an EML file

.eml file can be created automatically by open email client such as Thunderbird and Windows Mail. Just drag and drop an email message from the list to the desktop.

Default Location

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