Open .eml, .msg, and .oft files in Outlook
You can use drag and drop to open email messages saved with the extension .eml, .msg, .oft in new Outlook for Windows.
Note: You must have an active Internet connection to open these file types.
Drag and drop
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Open new Outlook.
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Open File Explorer.
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Select a .eml, .msg, or .oft file.
Note: .msg and .oft files size limit is 14 MB.
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Drag and drop the file onto the reading pane area.
Other ways to open these file types
You can also right-click or double-click the .eml, .msg, or .oft file to open them in new Outlook.
Right-click From Windows Explorer right-click the .eml, .msg, or .oft file, select Open with >, and then select Outlook (new).
Double-click From Windows Explorer double-click the .eml, .msg, or .oft file. If the file doesn't open in new Outlook, it might not be set as the default app for these file types. To update this, see Change default programs in Windows.
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