BitRecover®

Free MBOX Viewer for Mac and Windows

Open and read MBOX files without installing Thunderbird, Apple Mail or any other email client. Works on Mac and Windows, and there is an online MBOX viewer if you would rather not install anything.

  • Opens MBOX, MBX and MBS files from Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Google Takeout and 40+ other clients.
  • Read now, and move the mail into Outlook PST or another format whenever you are ready.
  • Runs on Mac and Windows, or open the file in your browser with the online MBOX viewer.
  • Advanced search on To, From, Subject, date and attachments.
  • Keeps the folder hierarchy, attachments and HTML formatting exactly as they were.
  • Dual modes to add mailboxes, one for a quick look and one for deep analysis.

No Install Needed

View MBOX Files Online

Open MBOX files right in your browser, with all attachments. Your files stay on your computer, so they remain 100% private and secure.

Online MBOX Viewer

Free to use  •  No sign up  •  Files never leave your device

All-in-One MBOX File Reader for your MBOX Viewing Needs

View damaged, archived or backup MBOX files and folders with HTML formatting and attachments in our MBOX Viewer Tool. A file too broken to open needs the MBOX repair tool first.

RUNS FROM A PEN DRIVE

A forensic investigation rarely allows anything to be installed on the machine under review. The free MBOX Viewer is fully portable, so an investigator can carry it on a pen drive, open the MBOX files right there and leave no software behind on that computer.

EXPORT MBOX EVIDENCE

Pro MBOX File Viewer Program is specially designed for forensic investigators, lawyers and detectives. The tool give permission to export evidence from MBOX to PDF, CSV, TXT, HTML, etc. The tool also maintains all important items during exporting procedure such as attachments, sender information, receiver information, etc.

ADVANCE PRINT CONFIGURATION

BitRecover MBOX Reader has an isolated option i.e. Export Configuration which is best for print MBOX file/ file name configuration. Using this feature, users can compose file name pattern from Date, Time, From, To, Subject, etc., printer menu option setup, PDF menu option setup, export mails to separate files, etc.

Free MBOX Viewer to Access All Types of MBOX Files

Software is Capable to View All Types of MBOX Files Exported from Any Application

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Apple Mail
Apple Mail

SeaMonkey
SeaMonkey

Eudora Mail
Eudora

The Bat!
The Bat!

Sylpheed
Sylpheed

Pegasus Mail
Pegasus Mail

Entourage
Entourage

Opera Mail
Opera Mail

Evolution
Evolution

Google Takeout
Google Takeout

Horde
Horde Mail

advanced search option

Find Specific Emails From MBOX Easily With Advanced Search Option

Free MBOX viewer tool gives facility to search specific emails/email information within MBOX files by using the Search option. Advanced search facility offers multiple filters for searching the specific information i.e. Whole Word, Case Sensitive and Highlight all occurrences in the message. You can find your emails using these options:

  • To & From: If you find those emails which has received and sent to a particular email address, then you can put them here by checking “To” or “From” option.
  • Subject: If your emails contain any specific subject then put the subject name by choosing this option.
  • Received Date: If anyone wants to find and view emails that are received on a particular date, then select the date range with this option.
  • Received Before & After: Also, the MBOX file viewer tool provides option to search emails received before and after a specific date.
  • Has Attachments: Use this option to find all emails that contain attachments.
filter settings

Selective Export (Pro Feature) to Access MBOX Files Anytime

Previously, we were providing advanced filters in the pro version of this best MBOX viewer tool for Mac and Windows machines to find and convert selective emails. But now due to the high demand for this feature, we have added it to the free version of the BitRecover MBOX file reader. This advanced setting allows you to export of selective emails by providing:

  • Date Range: Here you can put the date range to save only specific emails from a particular date range, a helpful feature for large MBOX files.
  • From: This option allows you to find those emails which are received from a particular email address.
  • To: If you have sent emails to a specific email address, then you can put the address here.
  • Subject: Again, enter the subject name to find and save emails from the MBOX file.

View MBOX File Data:

Email Header

Email Header

Attachments

Attachments

Signature

Signature

Image

Image

Font Size

Font Size

Text

Text

Key Features of BitRecover MBOX Viewer Tool

Best and Top Features and Filters to Read MBOX File Data Completely

pro feature

Different Standard Saving Options saving options

What you will get in pro version of MBOX viewer software? This is the major question of experts and users. Pro MBOX Viewer has multiple standard saving options like PDF, CSV, TXT, & HTML. If you are a business-person or organization, then try MBOX Manager Toolkit to manage & organize MBOX files effortlessly in bulk.

pro

Remove Watermark from Output remove watermark

When you convert emails to PDF format with the free version, you will get company’s watermark within the PDF file. Also, the free MBOX viewer allow to save only limited emails. So, purchase the pro version to remove the watermark and save unlimited MBOX files without having any file size restrictions.

naming option

Naming Option to Easily Manage MBOX Data

MBOX Reader is specially developed for forensic investigators, lawyers, detectives and professional users. The new and upgraded version permits to export of emails from MBOX mailbox files to PDF. So that individuals can read MBOX file data productively. Also, view attachments and export emails for legal and forensic requirements.

log

Create a Log for Messages Not Converted

This MBOX file reader tool has amazing and advanced algorithms, which makes it different from other brands' tools. It gives a unique option called “create a log for messages not converted”. It will create and pop up a log report that contains the information of those emails which are not converted. So, that users can easily understand which emails are pending export.

free mbox viewer

View MBOX Files 100% Free of Cost

BitRecover MBOX Viewer is a 100% freeware software that is specially developed to access and read large MBOX files in the absence of respective email clients. One of the best features of this product is that can open damaged .mbox files by using MessageSense™ technology. MBOX File Reader application is capable of loading multiple MBOX files at once in the software interface using the Open button.

all information

Read MBOX Files with All Information

The best MBOX reader tool permits us to read MBOX emails in a software interface including Email Attachments, Email Date & Time, Email Size in KB, Email Subject, From Email Address, To Email Address, Signature, Internet Header, Footer, HTML Links, Text Formatting, Email Body Text, Headings, etc. The MBOX viewer tool counts and display the total email from the whole MBOX file.

attachments separately

View MBOX File Attachments Separately

After loading MBOX file in the software panel, it will show MBOX emails in software panel. If any email has an attachment(s) then MBOX file viewer will show that email with (*) star, after clicking on the email, you can view MBOX email attachments in the software panel. Users can easily open particular email attachment by double-clicking.

portable mbox file viewer

Portable MBOX Viewer

MBOX File Reader is a portable toolkit which is able to run directly without installation, just download and run it on your Windows/ Mac Machine. In order to view MBOX files, run it on a pen drive or external hard drive to directly view MBOX without configuration as digital forensic does not permit to install the software on the affected computer.

dual modes

Dual Modes to Add Data

This software provides two buttons to add your MBOX file data like files and folders. The Select Files option helps to import single files data and Select Folder option allows to import folders which stores multiple files properly. Download the BitRecover MBOX viewer tool, because it can locate the files automatically from machine.

select any location

Select Any Destination

After configuring all the settings and filters, when you choose to save your MBOX emails tool will ask you for the location to save output file. It means you can select any location from the machine to save your output data file using “Browse (Folder)” option. Even you can move your data into external media by connecting them with the machine.

no limits

No File Size Restrictions

You can easily view multiple MBOX files at once in bulk without having any limitations. Even this MBOX viewer software doesn’t restrict users for MBOX file size. Not only this, but you can upload and preview the data of unlimited MBOX files. However, if you need to export MBOX email as PDF format with free version, then it will save only 25 emails from each folder.

original hierarchy

Maintained Original Hierarchy

This amazing BitRecover MBOX file reader tool has the power to maintain the original folder structure during the whole process. It is crucial for every user, so our tool doesn’t change any original information and hierarchy. Even MBOX viewer maintains the email hierarchy as well with all the components and information.

independent tool

Independent MBOX Viewer Tool

This Windows MBOX file viewer tool is independent and completely standalone solution, which means it doesn’t require to install any third party and supportive tool to use this tool like Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Entourage, SpiceWork and other applications as well. Also, it provides 100% safe and secure results without any virus.

mbox file reader

MBOX File Reader for Mac & Windows

It has very simple and unique interface which attracts the experts and users most, and makes the software easy to use for all. This MBOX reader software is available for both Mac & Windows machines, so you can download the MBOX file viewer according to your machine-like Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7, Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and 2012, as well as all editions of Mac.

Valuable Industry Awards

Industry Recognized MBOX Viewer Tool

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Software Suggest

BitRecover MBOX Reader has been awarded with multiple recognitions by Software Suggest like customer choice, easy usability and Trustworthy tech for its efficiently, technical depth and advancements.

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Software Informer

BitRecover MBOX Viewer has been awarded as 100% safe and secure tool to view .mbox emails on Mac and Windows devices by Software Informer - world leading software discovery and review platform.

Why Use Only BitRecover MBOX File Viewer?

Most MBOX viewers do one thing. This one covers Windows, Mac and the browser from a single tool.

Windows, Mac and Online

One tool and three ways in. Install it on Windows, install it on Mac, or open the file straight in your browser. No second machine and no virtual machine needed.

Reads 40+ Email Clients

MBOX, MBX and MBS files from Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Google Takeout, Entourage, Eudora, Netscape and 40 more clients all open the same way.

Search That Really Narrows

Search on To, From, Subject, received date, received before, received after or has attachment. Turn on case sensitive search when you need an exact match.

Your Files Never Leave Your Device

The MBOX file is read on your own computer. Nothing is uploaded to a server and no sign in is asked for, which matters when the mailbox is not yours to share.

Free to Read, Pro to Save

The free build opens the first 25 emails from every folder with attachments and formatting intact. Pay only when you need to save them as PDF, TXT, CSV or HTML without a watermark.

Support Any Day, Any Hour

Live chat, voice call and email support around the clock, whether you are on the free build or the Pro one.

How to Open MBOX Files with Free Software?

Watch Live Video Tutorial to Access Your MBOX Files

BitRecover Free MBOX Viewer Download

Know Minimum System Specifications to Download & Use the App with Ease

Software Download

File Size: 37.8 MB

Version: 9.3

Trial Limitations

The free MBOX reader opens the first 25 emails from every folder, with attachments and formatting intact, and there is no cap on file size or on how many MBOX files you add. Saving those emails to PDF, TXT, CSV or HTML needs the Pro upgrade. Very large mailboxes are easier to handle once you split MBOX files or merge MBOX files first.

System Specifications

Hard Disk Space
67.8 MB of free hard disk space

RAM
Minimum 2 GB RAM

Processor
Intel® Pentium 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz is recommended)

Supported Editions

Pro feature


Electronic Delivery

Product delivery is fully automated once your payment is confirmed. Thereafter, you will receive an email containing a download link and activation key. Then you can easily activate the software.

Download Free MBOX File Reader Tool: Features Comparison

Features & Filters Comparison Between Free & Paid Versions of MBOX Viewer

Features

Trial Version

Full Version

Separate Options for Attachments

Advanced Search Options

Multiple Naming Options to Manage Emails

View Unlimited MBOX File Data

Advanced Settings for Selective Emails

Export Emails from MBOX

Only in PDF Format

PDF, CSV, TXT and HTML

Convert Unlimited Emails

Only 25 Emails from Each Folder

Watermark in Output PDF File

No

Cost

Free

$29

Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly Asked User's Questions and Answers

MBOX also contains ASCII text and attachments in encoded format. All mail messages in MBOX are combined and stored in a single file as a plain text. The MBOX file can be read by Entourage, Eudora, Pocomail, Spice bird etc.

Our versatile MBOX Viewer tool can open the following MBOX variants for free:

  • MBOX
  • MBS
  • MBX
  • MBOXO
  • MBOXRD
  • MBOXCL
  • MBOXCL2

Yes, MBOX File Reader tool surely works on Windows 11 as it is compatible with all the versions of Windows.

Yes, MBOX File Viewer is a standalone tool to view MBOX file without installation of any email client.

Yes, the MBOX Reader application allows you to preview corrupt .mbox file. Software uses recovery algorithm and Message Sense technology to quickly carve mbox messages from corrupt mbox files. If the file will not open at all, run the MBOX repair tool first. Once recovery scan is completed, users can easily view all recovered messages from corrupt mbox files.

No, there is no limitation of size with MBOX Reader tool. You can easily open and read MBOX files.

No, this software does not have saving options but you can use MBOX Converter for saving options such as import MBOX file in Outlook.

Yes, you can easily view your exported email messages from all of the above email backup and restore applications. Unzip exported data from Spanning Backup, Backupify and Google Takeout and it will results in folders having .mbox files. Then you can use this free MBOX file viewer to view your email messages from unzipped mbox files.

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