What is MBOX file?
MBOX is called as a mailbox which contains all the user mails stored as plain text in a single file. MBOX is a most common format to store mail messages, no limitations on its size are stated anywhere. It saves the mails in a single concatenated text file format one after another. Each mail is started with the word "From" and ends with a blank line.
There are many email applications which create the MBOX file such as Thunderbird, Eudora, Entourage, Sea Monkey, Spice Mail and many more.
Default Location of MBOX file in Thunderbird
C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\p58sh4hm.default\MailMBOX file can be created with no extension or with extensions like .mbox, .mbx. You can also generate MBOX file of your Gmail account to keep the backup of mails by using Gmail Takeout.
As the MBOX file can be opened only in MBOX supported email applications, so by using this MBOX viewer free utility you can easily read MBOX emails and save them in some different format. To do so you need to upgrade it its pro version.
Watch the working of freeware MBOX File Opener to get preview of all emails.
What is the MBOX file size limitation which can be added to this software?
User can preview or open their numerous mails in the tool as there is no limitation on MBOX file size.
Do I need to install any mail application to view MBOX file using this software?
No need to install any mail application supported to MBOX. This free MBOX viewer can be used to read MBOX messages without any application.
How many MBOX files can be added to the tool at one time?
You can add multiple MBOX in the tool, all files should be placed in a single folder and you need to select use folder mode to add all files of folder.
Can I use this free utility to read MBOX file in Windows 10?
Yes, this software can be downloaded free and installed in any version of Windows(10, 8, 7 etc.) operating system to open and view MBOX emails.
System Requirements
Supported Versions
Open MBOX Software Features | FREE | PRO | PRO+ |
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View Multiple MBOX files | |||
Preview of Emails & Attachments | |||
Search within MBOX Files | |||
Convert MBOX to PDF | |||
Multiple Naming Conventions | |||
Convert MBOX to PST, EML, MSG | |||
Option to Filter Emails | |||
Advance Setting for PDF | |||
Cost | FREE | $69 | $129 |
Download | Upgrade to Pro | Upgrade to Pro+ |