Apple mail format as html

Apple Mail uses a proprietary format to store emails, which is not publicly documented. However, I can provide you with some information on how to convert Apple Mail emails to HTML format.

Apple Mail emails are stored in a format called "mbox" or "emlx" files, which contain a combination of plain text and binary data. To convert these files to HTML, you can use a third-party tool or script.

Here are a few options:

  1. emlx2html: This is a Python script that converts Apple Mail emails (emlx files) to HTML. You can download the script from GitHub and use it to convert your emails.
  2. MailConverter: This is a Java-based tool that converts Apple Mail emails to various formats, including HTML. You can download the tool from the official website and use it to convert your emails.
  3. Apple Mail Export: This is a third-party tool that allows you to export Apple Mail emails to various formats, including HTML. You can download the tool from the official website and use it to convert your emails.

Here's an example of how you can use the emlx2html script to convert an Apple Mail email to HTML:

python emlx2html.py -i input.emlx -o output.html

This command converts the input.emlx file to an HTML file named output.html.

Keep in mind that the resulting HTML file may not be perfect, as Apple Mail's proprietary format can be complex and difficult to parse. However, these tools can help you convert your Apple Mail emails to HTML format, which can be useful for archiving, sharing, or importing into other email clients.

If you're looking for a more automated solution, you can also use Apple's built-in "Export" feature in Apple Mail to export your emails to HTML format. To do this:

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the emails you want to export.
  2. Go to "File" > "Export" > "Export Mailbox".
  3. In the "Export Mailbox" window, select "HTML" as the export format.
  4. Choose a location to save the exported files and click "Export".

This will export your selected emails to an HTML file, which you can then open in a web browser or use in another email client.