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Free EML Viewer

This is a freeware which allows you to view EML files without installation of any other email client

EMLis a versatile email file extension that efficiently stores messages and attachments. It stores all email properties including CC,BCC,To and From. With EML Viewer,you are allowed to view EML files without installation of the email clients supported by EML. It is an incredible tool to install on your computer. You are not going to pay anything for installation,as Softaken offers the tool free of cost.

100% standalone EML reader — open and view EML files without installing Windows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Express,or another email client.
  • View EML files with just a few simple clicks
  • A standalone application,doesn't require installation of any other software to provide view of EML files
  • File filter facility to feature only required EML files
  • Work smoothly on all major Windows operating Systems including XP,7,8,8.1 and Vista
  • Pay nothing to download the viewer
  • Doesn't convert files
No email client neededView-onlyFreewareWindows
EMLMessagesAttachmentsTo/From/CC/BCC

Browse and select the EML files you want to open. Email properties such as To,From,CC and BCC are part of the viewing workflow. The tool is specialized in viewing only — it does not convert files.

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Software interface

Browse EML files and preview message content.

Browse and add EML files on the home screen1

Browse home

Use Browse to locate the desired EML file by name and path. The file filter facility helps feature only the required EML files.

EML message preview with properties and content2

Preview

Review selected EML messages with To,From,CC,BCC and message content. Attachments are stored in EML and can be checked as part of viewing.

Click a screenshot to enlarge. Shots show Softaken EML software UI used with this freeware family.

Why use Free EML Viewer

Standalone — no other app

Just launch the software. It doesn't require support of any other application to work. View EML files in just 3 steps:Select the file,get Preview,and choose Location.

View-only — not a converter

Do not take the EML Viewer as a converter. It is made to provide only a view of EML files. You can view any number of EML files with this smooth application.

Safe — protects data

Safety of your files comes first. The EML Viewer protects your data. It does not cause any loss or mismanagement of the EML file. It is safe to use.

Key Characteristics of EML Viewer

A Standalone Application

Just launch the software. It doesn’t require support of any other application to work. Run smoothly on any major edition of Windows. View EML files in just 3 steps:“Select” the File,Get “Preview” and choose “Location”.

Provide View to the Selected EML File

Users need to choose the EML file that they want to view. Locate the specific file according to name and the path. “Browse” button helps to locate the desired EML file to view.

Specialized in Viewing Only

Users don’t take the EML Viewer as a converter. It is made to provide only view of EML files. You can view any number of EML files with this smooth application.

Safe to Use

Safety of your files comes first. The EML Viewer protects your data. Don’t cause any loss and mismanagement of the EML file. It is safe to use.

Available at Free of Cost

EML Viewer is a freeware. You will pay nothing to install the tool in your system. You can comfortably open any size EML files with this powerful utility having no trouble.

View any EML based clients file

No matter which email client’s EML file you have — whether it is Windows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Express etc. — view EML files without these clients’ help.

Free Viewer vs EML to PST Converter

Clear freeware vs convert product boundary.

CapabilityFree EML ViewerEML to PST Converter
License100% freeware ($0) to install and viewPaid convert product (demo available)
Open / view EMLYes — view EML messages as described hereYes — plus conversion workflows
Convert filesDoesn't convert files — view-only on this freeware pageYes — convert EML to PST
Convert EML to PSTNot on this freeware pageYes — see EML to PST Converter

Free EML Viewer FAQs

No. Softaken Free EML Viewer is a standalone freeware. It doesn't require installation of any other software or email client to provide a view of EML files.
This page names EML from clients such as Windows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Expressand similar. You can view those clients' EML files without installing the clients. EMLXis not listedon the Free EML Viewer body bullets — do not assume EMLX support from this page alone.
EML stores messages and attachments,and the viewer is made to provide a view of EML files. A detailed per-type attachment preview matrix (PDF,DOCX,ZIP,etc.) is not listedas a separate Free EML Viewer feature on this page.
You can view any numberof EML files with this application. Browse selected files with the file filter facility. A dedicated “folder of thousands” mode is not spelled outas a separate feature on this page — stick to browsing selected files / any number as described.
This page lists email properties To,From,CC,and BCC. Dedicated display of Message-ID,IP,or full RFC header sets is not listedon this Free EML Viewer page.
The EML Viewer protects your data and does not cause any loss or mismanagement of the EML file. It is safe to use. Dedicated forensic hash / bit-level integrity wording is not listedon this page.
In-mailbox search by sender,keyword,or date is not listedas a Free EML Viewer feature. The file filter facility helps locate required EML files on disk.
Yes — Softaken Free EML Viewer is freeware($0) for viewing only;you pay nothing to download it. There is no “Pro Viewer” SKU on this page. For converting EML files to PST,Softaken offers a separate product — EML to PST Converter— which is not the same as this free viewer.

Software Specifications

100% Free EML Viewer— freeware to install and view as described on this page. View-only freeware;conversion is handled by Softaken’s separate EML to PST Converterproduct.

What you get:no email client required · view-only · messages &attachments · To/From/CC/BCC · file filter · any number of EML files · 3 steps Select / Preview / Location.

Safe viewing:Protects your data — no loss or mismanagement of the EML file.

FreewareNo email clientView-onlyWindows

Product Info

LicenseFreeware ($0)

TypeView-only freeware

PlatformWindows only

Related convertEML to PST Converter

Formats &Items

InputEML

ContentMessages and attachments

Email propertiesTo,From,CC,BCC

Clients namedWindows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Express etc.

Viewer Capabilities

Email client requiredNo

ConvertNo — doesn't convert files

FilterFile filter for required EML files

LimitAny number of EML files

System Requirement

ProcessorAny Pentium Class

Operating SystemWindows 11,10,8.1,8,7 &Other

Memory512 MB Minimum

Hard Disk100 MB free space

Interface Available

Language SupportedEnglish

Support OptionEmails,Chat &Skype

GuidesUser Manual

HelpPurchase Related FAQs

Client Reviews

Beatty Verified

United States

★★★★★
This is one of the best platform to view unlimited EML files with few simple clicks. I just love this application as it has only counted three steps to view EML file. Thank you Softaken for this free of cost software.

Helton Verified

United States

★★★★★
I had thousands of EML files which was not accessed by me due to unavailability of a safe platform but EML reader tool made this task possible for me. I just downloaded the freeware,upload EML files and provided a location. The task was completed just in few minutes.

Bard Verified

United States

★★★★★
The software has a simple three steps process to view any size EML file which attracted me a lot because of the simple and easily remembered steps. Moreover,no corruption will be faced during the whole process.

Wegmüller Verified

Switzerland

★★★★★
In my previous organization,I used Thunderbird email client but when I switched from there,I converted these files in EML format. Now,I want to view these files and for this,I used Softaken EML Viewer tool and it perfectly viewed these files.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install Thunderbird,Windows Live Mail,or Outlook to open EML files?

No. Standalone freeware — no other email client required.

Which email clients' EML and EMLX files are supported?

Page names EML from Windows Live Mail,Thunderbird,Outlook Express etc. EMLX is not listed on the free viewer body.

Can this free tool open and preview embedded attachments inside EML files?

EML stores messages and attachments. Detailed per-type preview matrix is not listed.

Can I load and inspect an entire folder containing thousands of EML files simultaneously?

Any number of EML files;browse selected files. Dedicated folder-of-thousands mode not spelled out separately.

Does the viewer display complete RFC email headers like Message-ID,IP,and timestamps?

Page lists To,From,CC,BCC. Message-ID/IP not listed.

Will opening an EML file modify integrity/date/hash?

Safe;no loss or mismanagement. Forensic hash wording not listed.

Is there an option to search by sender,keyword,or date within loaded EML files?

Not listed. File filter locates EML files on disk.

Is this EML Viewer free forever,and how does it differ from the Pro Converter?

Yes,freeware view-only. Convert via EML to PST Converter,a separate product.

Free EML Viewer specifications
ItemDetails
ProductFree EML Viewer
PublisherSoftaken Software
PlatformsWindows
InputEML
LicenseFreeware ($0)
Related convertEML to PST Converter
Pagehttps://www.softaken.com/free-eml-viewer