What program opens an MSG file?

There are two ways to open a .msg file. One is very simple using Forensicsware MSG File Viewer Tool. This is a quick, easy, and safe method without installing Outlook and another method is to use Microsoft Outlook.

Is the Free MSG Viewer really free?

Yes. The free edition lets users open, read and preview MSG files, sort emails and view them in multiple modes at no cost. If users need advanced search, PDF export, printing and conversion to PST, EML and MBOX then they can upgrade it to Pro and Pro+ editions.

How do I open a MSG file without Outlook?

Users need to Install Free MSG Viewer and then add the MSG file or folder and click the message to preview it. No Outlook installation is needed.

Can I view MSG files with attachments?

Yes, with MSG files reader software users can read and open files with attachments without losing any data files.

Can it open MSG contacts, calendars and tasks?

Yes. Besides emails users can read contacts, calendar items, tasks and notes saved as MSG files.

Does it work with large MSG files?

Yes as the MSG Viewer Tool is built to load large MSG files and folders without any hassle.

Can it read damaged or corrupted MSG files?

Yes. Users can use Forensicsware MSG Viewer to open and read accessible MSG files.

Free MSG Viewer showing Outlook MSG email with attachments and header view

Free MSG Viewer Tool

Forensicsware Free MSG Viewer is a Windows tool that lets users quickly open, read and preview Outlook .msg files with attachments, headers and folder structure without installing Outlook. Browse emails, contacts, calendars and tasks in one panel also switch between multiple view modes and sort messages by sender, date or size.

Open MSG files Without Outlook - No Email Client or Extra Setup Needed
Read Emails With Attachments and View Full Message Body
Multiple View Modes Normal, Hex, Properties, Message Header, HTML & MIME
Auto Locate MSG files - Scan PC and Preview all Folders with Structure Preserved
Check Headers and Metadata: To, From, CC, Subject, Date, Read/Unread Status
Sort & Filter By Sender, Date or Size or Show Only Emails With Attachments

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MSG reader is the suggested software among several others as it has the best performance for reading MSG files.

Free MSG Viewer

All the primary features available in MSG reader that users require to preview their .msg data files simply.

Allow users to read complete MSG files containing contacts, emails, Notes, Calendars, and Tasks.
Features to Preview the MSG files in 8 modes such as mail, hex, attachments, and properties etc.
Sort the emails & other data items as stated by properties such as From, To, Subject, Date, Attachments, etc.

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MSG Viewer Pro

MSG File Viewer Pro edition consists of few Upgraded features that your require for further probe of their MSG files.

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advanced search feature is available here to read & export specific emails.
Export feature to PDF with customization options in the advanced settings.
Option to print the MSG email files with or without their attachments if required by the you.

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MSG Viewer Pro+

MSG viewer pro+ edition offers most advanced features in this tool range for the users.

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Convert to PST file format with its advanced settings such as split PST & date filter options.
Convert the data to EML file format additionally in case you want to convert only email files.
Convert to MBOX file format with settings date filter options to get emails from particular time range.

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Outlook MSG File Viewer With Multiple Preview Mode Features

Best Outlook MSG File Viewer Tool

View MSG Emails Files on Any Version of Windows OS

The Free MSG viewer tool is able to read, and explore Outlook MSG data files without any email application dependency. There are no compatibility issues related with the application one can read and view MS Outlook MSG emails irrespective of the Outlook and Windows OS editions.

Allow MSG Files of Outlook Editions

Microsoft Outlook 2021
Microsoft Outlook 2019
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Outlook 2013
Microsoft Outlook 2010
Microsoft Outlook 2007
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Microsoft Outlook 2002
Microsoft Outlook 2000

Support All Windows OS Versions

Windows OS 11
Windows OS 10
Windows OS 8.1
Windows OS 8
Windows OS 7
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008

Key Features

Significant Features of Free MSG Viewer Tool

View MSG Emails with Attachments

Free MSG viewer tool allows users to analyze and view MSG email without Outlook email application. Users can simply preview the email content along with proper formatting with the software. Users can also able to read assign associated with MSG email like From, Received Date, Send Date, Subject and size.

Multiple View Modes for Deeper Inspection

The free MSG viewer tool offers differ preview techniques to make it hassle free for the users to navigate and explore MSG emails. The users can simply read MSG emails in several styles with HTML view mode, MIME, VIEW, Message Header View, and so on. Users can also read attachments related to MSG emails with the attachments analysis techniques.

Auto Locate & Scan MSG Files

When, users does not know the particular destination of MSG data files, Then, it becomes hard to fetch and navigate the MSG emails file. By using MSG reader, it is possible to view and read MSG data files from any destination on their machine. Once the users adds the MSG file to the tools interface, the application scans MSG files and creates an instant preview.

Sort MSG Files with Attributes

MSG viewer software permits users to navigate, read & sort MSG emails according to differ attributes simply. The MSG Analyzer tool allows to re-arrange MSG data files as per the properties like Subject, From, To, Sent Date, Received Date, & Size in KB. Simply view MSG emails from MS Outlook all the latest and the below editions.

Dual Screen View Option

The MSG reader tool allows two screen read modes – Horizontal view mode & vertical view mode. Users can choose any option to view ways to view and read MSG files according to ease.

Compatible with Windows OS

This Free MSG viewer tool supports all editions of Windows OS like Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and all below version of Windows (32 bit or 64 bit) and Windows server 2019, 2016, 2013 R2 2008.

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Maintains Metadata Intact

Metadata of email message is a important thing and we understand it. This Free MSG viewer tool is capable to maintain read/unread status and flag categories intact. Simply add the MSG file in software preview panel and check entire data.

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Handles Large MSG Files

The software is designed with an advanced algorithm that allows users to open large .msg files into the software preview panel. Simply download this MSG file viewer tool and launch it on the Windows system. Explore the folder and select that contains MSG files.

What Data Can Be Viewed in MSG Files?

An .msg file can hold more than emails and by using Free MSG Viewer one can read:

Emails: body, formatting, sender, recipients, CC, subject, date and size.
Attachments: documents, images and all other files attached to the message.
Contacts: Users can view saved Outlook contact items.
Calendar items: Easily read and check appointments and meeting entries.
Tasks: Outlook task items can easily be viewed.
Notes: Outlook notes.
Technical data: message headers, properties and raw hex content.

Data and Email Content That Can Be Viewed in MSG Files

Common Use Cases of MSG Viewer Software

Users Without Outlook: Open MSG files with attachments without installing Outlook.
Legal and Compliance Teams: Review MSG emails for audits, eDiscovery and compliance checks by upgrading to MSG Viewer Pro edition.
Digital Forensic Investigators: They can examine email headers, properties, and hexadecimal data for forensic analysis purposes.
IT Administrators: Access and examine archived MSG files without Outlook.
Businesses Migrating Emails: They can quickly preview MSG files before converting them to PST, EML or MBOX using the Pro+ edition of this tool.

Software Working

MSG File Reader Tool - All Screenshots

Free MSG Viewer installation screen on Windows

MSG email preview with attachments in Free MSG Viewer

Horizontal and vertical view options in MSG file reader

MSG file Hex, Properties and Header view modes

Specs

Outlook MSG File Viewer Tool - Specification

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Benefits	MSG Viewer	MSG Viewer Pro	MSG Viewer Pro+
Add MSG Data File
Automatic Scan Mode
Preview MSG Data Files
Analyze MSG File Emails with Attachments
Compatible with All Windows OS
Advanced Search Options
Various Naming Option
Save MSG Emails in PDF Format
Save in PST, EML, MBOX
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What Makes It Best?

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Our Clients Reviews About this MSG Viewer Software

Yusuf Smith, Barcelona

"I wanted to read few important Outlook emails which are associated to my assignment. But, I don't have an Outlook email application in my PC, I wasn't capable to read its data. Then, someone recommended me to try MSG File Reader software. Now, by using this software I can view Outlook email files and read all the data without any error."

Christina Mathews, Argentina

"This MSG reader is one of the top notch solutions I have used in my live. I had used various software but no one gave me greater outcomes. Thanks for developing this tool and resolving a lot of glitches."

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