Winmail dat attachment file opener iphone

The infamous "winmail.dat" attachment!

The "winmail.dat" file is a proprietary attachment format used by Microsoft Outlook to send formatted emails. It's not a standard file format, which can make it difficult to open on non-Windows devices, including iPhones.

However, there are a few ways to open a "winmail.dat" attachment on an iPhone:

  1. Use a third-party email client: Some email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook or Airmail, have built-in support for opening "winmail.dat" attachments. You can try installing one of these apps and see if it can open the attachment.
  2. Use a file viewer app: There are several file viewer apps available on the App Store that can open "winmail.dat" attachments, such as:
    • Winmail Viewer (free)
    • Winmail Dat Viewer (free)
    • File Viewer (paid)
    • iFile (paid)
  3. Convert the attachment to a standard format: You can try converting the "winmail.dat" attachment to a standard format like HTML or PDF using an online converter tool. This way, you can open the attachment in a standard viewer app on your iPhone.
  4. Ask the sender to resend the attachment in a standard format: If none of the above methods work, you can ask the sender to resend the attachment in a standard format like PDF or HTML.

Here are the steps to open a "winmail.dat" attachment using the Winmail Viewer app:

  1. Download and install the Winmail Viewer app from the App Store.
  2. Open the app and select the "Open File" option.
  3. Choose the "winmail.dat" attachment from your email app or file manager.
  4. The app will convert the attachment to a standard format and display it in the app.

Note that not all "winmail.dat" attachments may be compatible with these methods, and some may require additional software or conversion steps.