If you wish to view or open an MBOX file without having to pay for it, you have a number of choices. Thunderbird is one of the most popular free email programs that is capable of opening MBOX files, and you can also make use of other MBOX viewer applications, the choice depending on your operating system and the kind of access you require.
If you need more than just viewing emails, then the
BreviSoft MBOX Converter Tool is a practical choice. It enables you to open and preview MBOX mailbox data and also allows you to export it into a number of different formats. You are able to convert MBOX files to PST, EML, MSG, EMLX, TXT, MBOX, HTML, ICS, vCard, CSV, PNG, and other formats that are supported. The tool is also capable of importing MBOX data into Gmail, IMAP Server accounts, and Microsoft 365.
How to Open an MBOX File with BreviSoft
- Start the tool and choose the MBOX file from your computer.
- To display the mailbox folders and emails, load the MBOX file.
- You can preview the emails together with the available message details and attachments.
- Choose the emails or folders that you want to view or export.
- Select an export format such as PST, EML, MSG, PDF, HTML, or another format that is supported.
- Transfer the data to your chosen destination or migrate it.
Thunderbird is a good free option for viewing MBOX files in basic situations, whereas the
BreviSoft MBOX Viewer Tool is the better choice when you need to view, convert, export, or migrate MBOX data into PST, EML, MSG, EMLX, TXT, MBOX, HTML, ICS, vCard, CSV, PNG, and other formats without using the original email application.