Not every MSG is an email
MSG explained
An MSG is an Outlook item in a compound file.
It can represent an email, calendar appointment, contact, task, or note and stores MAPI properties, bodies, recipients, and attachments.
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Drop it here or choose it from your computer.
MSGEMLEMLXWINMAIL.DATMBOX
Processed locally. Your file never leaves this browser.
How it works
Three steps. No detour through a server.
- 1Drop the MSG
- 2Detect its Outlook item class
- 3Read or export the recovered content
Outlook-specific metadata may not map to EML
The original file stays unchanged
Straight answers
Common questions
Why can Windows sometimes open MSG but Mac cannot?
MSG is closely tied to Outlook and MAPI, so native support varies by installed software and platform.
Is MSG the same as EML?
No. MSG is an Outlook structured-storage format, while EML is an internet message built from RFC headers and MIME parts.