How to open dbx files in mail app

DBX files are a type of email database file used by Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail. If you want to open a DBX file in the Mail app on your device, you'll need to convert it to a format that the Mail app can read. Here are a few methods to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Convert DBX to EML using a third-party tool

  1. Download and install a DBX to EML converter software, such as DBX Converter or DBX to EML Converter.
  2. Launch the software and select the DBX file you want to convert.
  3. Choose the output format as EML (Email Message Format).
  4. Click "Convert" to convert the DBX file to EML.
  5. Once the conversion is complete, you can open the EML file in the Mail app.

Method 2: Use a web-based DBX viewer

  1. Upload your DBX file to a web-based DBX viewer, such as DBX Viewer Online or Outlook Express DBX Viewer.
  2. The website will convert the DBX file to a format that can be viewed online.
  3. You can then copy the converted email messages and paste them into the Mail app.

Method 3: Use a third-party email client

  1. Install a third-party email client, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook, that can read DBX files.
  2. Import the DBX file into the email client using its built-in import feature.
  3. Once the file is imported, you can access the email messages in the email client.
  4. You can then export the email messages from the email client in a format that the Mail app can read, such as EML or MBOX.

Method 4: Use a script or automation tool

  1. If you're comfortable with scripting or automation, you can use a tool like AutoHotkey or AppleScript to convert the DBX file to a format that the Mail app can read.
  2. You'll need to write a script that reads the DBX file and exports the email messages in a format like EML or MBOX.
  3. Once the script is written, you can run it to convert the DBX file.

Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing software or scripts from the internet, and make sure you understand the terms and conditions of any third-party tools you use.