MSG File Extension
Microsoft Exchange Emails Storage
Overview – What is MSG File Format?
The file which is created for every individual mail in Microsoft Outlook and MS Exchange is known as MSG File. Microsoft Outlook stores every individual Outlook Emails (contains Email fields, sender, date, subject, recipients, etc.) as .msg file type format.
MSG File is based on CFB (Compound File Binary) Format & requires a MAPI (Message Application Program Interface) familiar application to view the storage.
It contains plain ASCII text for the header and main message body as well as hyperlinks and attachments.
Application Category
Microsoft Outlook
Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Platform
Microsoft WindowsTechnical Specifications
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-outlook
Official media type for individual Outlook messages.
File Signature Details
D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1
DI.ait.a
Applications Supported
How to open and view MSG file
The MSG file can be opened using Microsoft Outlook and its versions. The .msg file can be imported to outlook application and its data can be easily viewed using this application.