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You can use our Online MBOX Viewer on all common operating systems having stable internet connection.

Online MBOX Viewer as the name suggests, is a browser-based application which is user-friendly and designed to simplify the process of reading MBOX files of various email clients and services like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Google Takeout, etc.

Our experienced team has verified that the Online MBOX reader masters at supporting large MBOX files over 4GB in size while maintaining performance. Users get additional benefits like viewing and downloading attachments and print email content directly from the online tool.

The software allows users to view MBOX file emails across multiple devices, like Computer running Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and Mobile having iOS and Android. It reads MBOX files directly within your web browser without uploading them to any third-party server, therefore making the tool highly reliable as your data remains confidential by processing your MBOX files locally.

The interface is designed keeping user-convenience in mind allowing users to experience an easy and hassle-free way to access their data by simply selecting an MBOX file to instantly view email messages along-with all attachments and complete email headers.

Easy Steps to Use Online MBOX Viewer?

Step 1

Simply Select or Drag and Drop the MBOX file into the box above.

Step 2

Wait until the online solution process and read your MBOX file emails.

Step 3

Finally, online viewer will display all MBOX email messages along-with email messages count.

MBOX Files → Everything You Need to Know

MBOX File is a format used for preserving multiple email messages inside a single file in plain text human readable format. Email messages are stored in sequence with a separating line between each of them, starting with the "From" header line, followed by email body and footer, also making it easier to organize and transfer hefty files. Originally, it was developed for UNIX systems, however, MBOX File is now supported by various Email clients including the most popular ones like Mac Mail and Thunderbird. Considering its simplicity and practicality, it is widely used for backing up and storing emails. Moreover, its proficiency in saving emails in a consistent and easy format helps compliance with legal proceedings and regulatory requirements by maintaining email records for audit and important communications.

Email Clients Compatible with MBOX Format

As MBOX file format is widely used across the globe, let's explore the list of the most popular Email clients that support MBOX mailboxes.

  • Apple Mail
  • Thunderbird
  • Earthlink
  • Eudora
  • Entourage
  • The Bat
  • Pocomail
  • Sylpheed
  • SeaMonkey
  • Opera Mail
  • Netscape
  • Evolution
  • Kmail
  • Spicebird
  • Mulberry
  • Claws Mail

Why Our Online MBOX Reader is Rated as #1 Choice for Users?

MBOX Variations That MBOX Viewer Supports

There are four main types of MBOX Variations, each with its own unique features:

  1. MBOXO: This is the standard MBOX variant where each email is a block of text and a blank line separates one email from another. There are no additional headers or footers used here.
  2. MBOXRD: This variation contains information about the entire message, starting with the Header section containing metadata about the mailbox followed by the main body and is separated by blank lines.
  3. MBOXCL: This variant comes with a special feature called separator, which helps to mark the end of each email message within the file. Basically, it helps users to find the boundaries between messages.
  4. MBOXCL2: Similar to MBOXCL, this variant also uses a specific marker to indicate where one email ends and next begins. The concept of both the variants are similar, however, the technical details can vary between different email programs.

Your Questions, Answered!

Find Answers to the Most Common Questions About Online MBOX Viewer

  1. Open Online MBOX Viewer on your web browser.
  2. Drag & Drop your MBOX File or click to select the file.
  3. Please wait while your MBOX file loads.
  4. Scroll down to view MBOX files
  5. Click on the dsiplayed message to view its content.

Ans: Surely, Online MBOX reader is compatible with multiple devices, like Mobile (iOS and Android), Computer (Windows, Linux, Mac, Chromebook).

Ans: Absolutely Yes! The Online MBOX viewer reads your MBOX File on your web browser without transferring it to our server, making your private data secure.

Ans: Yes, Our Online Software grants access to preview and download your attachments with a single click.

Ans: Yes, to print an email, right-click on the desired message, select 'Print' then choose the specific pages to print, and then click the 'Print' command.

Ans: You can access and view MBOX files from any web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari etc.

Ans: MBOX mailboxes can be accessed through MBOX supported Email clients like Thunderbird, Mac Mail etc. It can be instantly viewed with Online MBOX Viewer, without needing to download any Email application or a standalone MBOX reader software for offline access and handling large email collections.