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MailViewer

Published by Alexandre Del Bigio

EML and MSG file viewer

Open sourceGPL-3.0-or-later

Highlights

  • Opens EML and MSG email files directly on Linux.
  • Displays message headers, body content, and attachments.
  • Operates locally without requiring an email server connection.

About this application

MailViewer is a specialized utility designed for the Linux operating system to open and inspect email files stored in the EML and MSG formats. It allows users to examine message headers, body text, and embedded attachments without requiring a full desktop email client or an active mail server connection. The application provides a straightforward graphical interface to read archived correspondence directly from local storage.

The program processes individual message files sequentially and extracts readable content for standard viewing. Its functionality is strictly limited to reading and displaying static email files rather than sending, receiving, or managing mailboxes. This makes it a practical tool for reviewing backed-up messages or archived communications on Linux environments.

Linux

We do not host this file, we do not scan it and we do not inspect its contents. Read what the source says, then decide for yourself.