File extension .MSG
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Saved Email Message | Microsoft | Text Files |
The .MSG file format is most commonly associated with the popular Microsoft Outlook program. Outlook uses this format for sending and receiving emails along with their attachments. This format is used as a container for delivering a message body, recipient addresses, attachments, and other key message components over the internet. Outlook stores all emails in the .MSG container file in order to preserve their formatting and other data.
Formatting Details
The .MSG file format is based on the Open Specification (MAPI) standard and includes an email header, the text body of the message, and any associated attachments. This particular file type is formatted in a hierarchical structure. .MSG files may contain plain-text or HTML messages as well as attachments like images or executable files compressed with Windows COMPRESS.EXE or UUENCODE.EXE tools.
Similar File Extensions
Other common email file formats include .EML, .PST, .OST, .MHTML, and .MIME. All of these formats have a messaging component, though they are designed differently according to their intended usage.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for IOS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MSG) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MSG extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MSG file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MSG extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MSG extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MSG file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MSG file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MSG file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MSG file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MSG file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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