Do you have an EML file, but don’t know how to open EML file on Mac? Don’t you worry, we are here to take you out of the problems. EML file is a type of email format that can be used by many email clients. EML files are email messages that hold important data. To open the EML file on a user’s Mac, users need to use a suitable file viewer or email client that can support those files.

In this blog, we will suggest some methods with step-by-step guidance on how to open EML files on Mac without Outlook using user-friendly and reliable solutions. The best solution to open EML files is by using Mac EML Converter, which provides a risk-free and user-friendly interface to complete the process.

3 Methods to View EML Files on Mac

To open an EML file on Mac OS, a user can use one of two methods: Manual or Automated. The manual method can be done by using the Apple Mail application or by changing file extension. We will begin with the manual method first, then will see the professional method. Now we will describe the methods step-by-step.

1. Using The Apple Mail Application

Apple Mail is an in-built application of Mac which is an email client that helps to view email. Follow the below steps to know/perform the whole process.

• Run the Apple Mail.
• Then, go to File Menu → Choose “Import Mailboxes”.
• Select import files as EML format option.
• Browse for the EML files you want to view and Tap Continue.
• Your files would be imported by Apple Mail to view.

Another manual method we will know is to open EML files on Mac without Outlook.

2. By Changing the File Extension

In this section, we will use a method to change the file format from .eml to .html or .mht to open the EML File.

Steps to Change File Extension

• Choose the file and press the cmd+I button.
• Set a file name and extension from the menu.
• Change the .eml extension to .html or .mht.
• A pop will appear to grant permission to change the file format.
• Finally, tap on use .mht and the chosen file will be changed to an HTML file.

While the manual method offers a costless approach, but it still lacks at some points, which are depicted below.

Limitation of Performing Manual Method

• Performing manual methods requires technical knowledge of complicated steps.
• There might be a chance of data loss.
• Doesn’t allow bulk transfers of EML files.
• It is a time-consuming process.

Now, let’s move forward to the professional method, which is a more efficient and reliable way.

3. Professional Method to Open EML File on Mac

The Mac EML Converter is the best solution when a user wants to view EML file on Mac. This tool helps to maintain folder structures. The software has a simple and better user interface. A user doesn’t require any technical expertise to perform this method. Read the below steps to perform the method.

Quick Steps to Open an EML files

• Download and run the Mac EML Converter on your device.
• Then, click “Select Files” and choose the EML file from the device.
• Tap Next to View the EML files in the preview panel.
• Select the folder or file you want to view.
• Now, just double-click on the file to view it.

Note: If a user wants to convert the EML file into another file format, they can just by following the below steps.

• Click Next and pick any other format (like .pst or .pdf) to save it from the drop-down list.
• Finally, set the path to save it and hit the Convert button.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have gathered all the information and methods of how to open EML files on Mac. You just need to follow all the methods and instructions step-by-step, and you will be able to view the EML file on Mac. Two ways are discussed in this blog: Manual and automated. Feel free to choose any one of them with your suitability.

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