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PCVITA MSG reader software to view and search Outlook MSG files
MSG File Viewer Software
PCVITA MSG File Viewer opens Outlook MSG files on Windows without Outlook or any email client. You view emails, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks with their attachments in 8 preview ways and sort them by sender, date or size. Free MSG viewer previews every email with attachments. Pro edition adds search and PDF export for $69. Pro+ edition adds PST, EML and MBOX export for $129.
- Input
- MSG files saved from Outlook, in any folder on your PC
- Views
- 8 ways to preview, including Hex, MIME, RTF and Message Header
- Find
- Auto Locate, sorting and search in Pro
- Output
- Screen preview and PDF, with three more formats in Pro+
MSG File Viewer also covers calendar items, contact cards, notes and tasks saved as MSG files and zooms or rotates attachments. See all features. For a bulk format change open MSG Converter.
How MSG File Viewer Opens MSG Files Without Outlook
Saved Outlook messages enter the viewer as plain files. Readable emails with attachments appear on screen. Pro editions add export at the end of the path.
MSG Files on Your PC
Saved from any Outlook version
- Single emails with attachments
- Folders full of MSG files
- No Outlook on the machine
PCVITA MSG Viewer
Works on your Windows machine
- Auto Locate for lost folders
- 8 ways to preview an email
- Sort the email list
Emails Ready to Use
Free preview, PDF in Pro, more formats in Pro+
- Free preview with attachments
- PDF and print with Pro
- Extra formats with Pro+
- 1BrowseMove to your MSG folder and open it.
- 2ViewSelect a file and see the email, header or attachment.
- 3ExportSave selected emails as PDF in Pro or more formats in Pro+.
View MSG Files in 6 Steps
Six screens cover everything from launch to checked PDF files. Select a step to see its screen or open the full walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Start MSG Viewer
Open the viewer from the install location or from Start, All Programs, MSG Viewer Pro. MSG Viewer views MSG files on a PC where Microsoft Outlook is not installed.
Step 2. Browse to the MSG Folder
Use the Explorer window to move to your MSG folder. The files in it load into the viewer.
Step 3. Select a File and View the Email
Select an MSG file and the email appears in the preview panel in Normal Mail View. Switch to Hex, HTML, MIME, RTF, Message Header or Attachments view when you need the detail.
Step 4. Search MSG Files by Criteria
Open the search option to find MSG files by criteria. Search emails, calendar items or attachments, then work on the matching files only.
Step 5. Select the PDF Export Option
Select the emails to export or choose the full MSG folder. Choose between two options, Convert and Export MSG to PDF or Print MSG emails. The Advanced Settings button opens more choices.
Step 6. Export and Check the PDFs
Browse to your saving location and select Export. Progress shows on screen and MSG Viewer saves an export report as a CSV file. Open the saved PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Reader to verify the emails and their attachments.
Free viewer, no licence needed to preview your emails with attachments. Steps 4 to 6 belong to Pro edition.
MSG Viewer Features for Emails, Search and Export
What PCVITA MSG File Viewer does with saved Outlook messages, grouped by task.
Opens MSG Files From Any Folder Without Outlook
Browse to a folder or let MSG File Viewer find it. Your emails show up without Outlook or any other email client.
No Outlook Needed
MSG Viewer shows MSG files on a PC where no email client is installed.
Auto Locate the MSG Folder
Forgot where the files sit? Auto Locate finds the folder on your local computer and builds a preview as soon as the files load.
Explorer Window for Browsing
Move through your drives in the Explorer window and select the folder with your MSG files.
Every Outlook Version
Views MSG files saved from Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016 and lower versions on every supported Windows version.
Original Files Stay Unchanged
Preview and sort never alter your original MSG emails.
Previews Emails and Attachments in 8 Ways
Switch preview ways with one click and check every part of a saved message in MSG Viewer.
Normal, Hex, HTML, MIME and RTF Views
Open the same email in the default Normal view or in Hex, HTML, MIME and RTF views to check the content and the code.
Message Header View
Open the header of any email in Message Header view and check the details of the message.
Attachments View With Zoom and Rotate
Open attachments on screen and zoom in, zoom out or rotate them as you need.
Two Preview Layouts
Dual view mode switches the preview between a horizontal and a vertical layout.
Sort by Sender, Date or Size
Sort the list by From, To, Subject, Receive Date, Sent Date or Size in KB.
Searches Emails by Criteria in Pro Edition
Pro edition of MSG Viewer narrows a large folder down to the MSG files you need.
Search by Mail, Calendar and Attachment
Set criteria for Mail, Calendar and Attachment items and work on the matching files only.
Search and Naming Options
Pro edition adds search and naming options that the free viewer does not have.
Print With or Without Attachments
Print MSG emails with their attachments or without them from the same Pro screen.
Select Emails or the Full Folder
Choose single emails or the full MSG folder before you export.
Exports to PDF With Advanced Settings
Pro edition turns selected MSG emails into PDF files you can share, with settings for names, pages and attachments.
General Settings
Name the files, select categories and limit the export by date.
Page Layout
Set margins, paper orientation and page size (A3, A4 or Letter) and add header and footer text.
Attachment Settings
Save attachments on a pin, append them in the PDF body or save them in native format.
Bates Number and Date Stamp Options
Stamp the exported PDF pages with a Bates number and a date.
Three More Export Formats in Pro+
Pro+ edition adds export to PST with Split PST, EML with naming convention and date filters plus MBOX with its own settings.
Test every option on a folder of your own. Free MSG viewer previews every email with attachments.
Why Outlook Alone Falls Short With Saved MSG Emails
Four facts from Microsoft pages and how PCVITA MSG File Viewer answers every one.
- 1
MSG Stores Single Items in Single Files
Per Microsoft, one .msg file stands for a single item, whether that item is an email, an appointment, a contact or a task. A saved archive becomes a pile of small files. MSG Viewer lists them in one window.
- 2
New Outlook Asks for a Subscription
Microsoft states that new Outlook opens .msg and .oft files only when your account carries a Microsoft 365 subscription that qualifies. PCVITA free MSG viewer opens the same files without Outlook or a subscription.
- 3
Drag and Drop Opens One File
Microsoft explains drag and drop, Open with and double click for a single file. MSG Viewer browses a folder and previews file after file in 8 ways, with sort in the free viewer and search in Pro.
- 4
A Wrong Default App Blocks the Open
Microsoft lists the default app setting as one reason an .msg file fails to open in new Outlook. MSG Viewer opens files from its own window, so Windows default app settings stay out of the way.
Get Ready to View Your MSG Files
Six quick checks before you view MSG files from your first folder. Tick them off, then open MSG Viewer.
- Know where your MSG files sit. Browse to the folder with Explorer or let Auto Locate search your local computer.
- Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7 with 100 MB free disk space and 2 GB RAM.
- Open MSG Viewer with Run as Administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 or 7.
- Skip the Outlook install. MSG Viewer needs no email client to open your files.
- Decide what you need from the files. Preview works in the free edition. Search and PDF need Pro edition. More formats need Pro+ edition.
- Test the free MSG viewer on your files before you buy. Download MSG File Viewer, add your files and preview every email with attachments.
System lines match the Specifications table below and the .msg facts follow the Microsoft pages in the Sources.
MSG Viewer, Pro and Pro+ Pricing
Start with the free MSG viewer. Add Pro for search and PDF or Pro+ for more export formats.
Free Viewer
Free
Preview all emails with attachments
- ViewingEmails with attachments
- Search and exportNot included
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 19.2 MB, Windows
Pro Edition
$69 one licence
Search, naming options, print and PDF export
- SearchIncluded
- PDF exportIncluded
- DeliveryElectronic, by email
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| Option | Free Viewer | Pro | Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add MSG files | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto load MSG files | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| View emails with attachments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All supported Windows versions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advance search and naming option | No | Yes | Yes |
| Print and save to PDF | No | Yes | Yes |
| Export to PST, EML and MBOX | No | No | Yes |
| Cost | Free | $69 | $129 |
Pro+ edition sells for $129 and builds on every Pro option. Buy MSG Viewer Pro+ or buy MSG Viewer Pro. Open the Pro+ Software Guide for the extra export formats.
Shared by All Three Editions Free viewer, Pro and Pro+ open MSG files in the same window
- Add MSG Files or Auto Load a Folder
- 8 Preview Ways for Emails
- Attachments View With Zoom and Rotate
- Horizontal and Vertical Preview
- Sortable Email List
- Calendars, Contacts, Notes and Tasks
- No Outlook Installation Needed
- Original MSG Files Stay Unchanged
MSG File Viewer Specifications
Version, system needs and edition limits of MSG File Viewer in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 19.2 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, launch with Run as Administrator |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free viewer limit | Preview of all emails with attachments, no search and no export |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input files | MSG files saved from Outlook |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000 (32 and 64 bit where listed) |
| Items shown | Emails, calendars, contacts, notes, tasks and linked attachments |
| Preview ways | 8 ways, with Normal, Hex, HTML, MIME, RTF, Message Header and Attachments views |
| Pro edition | Search by criteria, naming option, print and export to PDF |
| Pro+ edition | Every Pro option plus three more export formats |
| Outlook installation | Not needed |
MSG File Viewer vs Outlook for Opening MSG Files
Outlook next to PCVITA MSG Viewer, so you can decide which way to open MSG files.
| Point | Outlook (new) | PCVITA MSG Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook needed | Yes, new Outlook for Windows or Outlook on the web | No Outlook or email client on the PC |
| Account | Microsoft 365 subscription that qualifies | None for the free viewer |
| How files open | Drag and drop, Open with or double click | Explorer window and Auto Locate for the MSG folder |
| Files at once | Microsoft’s steps describe one file | Browse a folder and preview file after file |
| Preview views | Message in the reading pane | Normal, Hex, HTML, MIME, RTF, Message Header and Attachments views |
| Search by criteria | Not described on that page | Search by criteria in Pro |
| Export | Not described on that page | PDF with Pro, extra formats with Pro+ |
| Price | Part of a Microsoft 365 subscription | Free viewer, Pro $69, Pro+ $129 |
Outlook facts come from Open .eml, .msg and .oft files (Microsoft Support). The file format description comes from [MS-OXMSG] Outlook Item (.msg) File Format (Microsoft Learn). Viewer facts come from the Specifications and Features sections above.
Which Edition Fits Your Needs
- Free MSG viewer fits you when you only need to view MSG files with attachments.
- Pro edition at $69 fits you when you need search, print or PDF files from MSG emails.
- Pro+ edition at $129 fits you when the emails must move into other file formats.
- Every paid edition covers the free viewer options, so you lose nothing when you upgrade.
Need to view PST files instead? Open PST Viewer. For MBOX files open MBOX Viewer.
Sources for MSG Viewer Facts Official Microsoft pages cited in the comparison
- Microsoft SupportOpen .eml, .msg and .oft files in Outlook
- Microsoft Learn[MS-OXMSG]: Outlook Item (.msg) File Format
MSG File Viewer FAQs
Quick answers on opening, searching and exporting MSG files, grouped by topic.
Working and limits How MSG File Viewer behaves with your MSG files
How do I view MSG files with MSG File Viewer?
Six steps take you from launch to checked PDF files.
- Step 1. Open PCVITA MSG Viewer from the install location or the Start menu.
- Step 2. Browse to the folder with your MSG files in the Explorer window.
- Step 3. Select a file and view the email in Normal Mail View.
- Step 4. Search by Mail, Calendar or Attachment criteria in Pro edition.
- Step 5. Select the emails and choose Convert and Export MSG to PDF or Print MSG emails.
- Step 6. Browse to a saving location, click Export and open the PDF files.
Do I need Outlook to open MSG files?
No. PCVITA MSG reader opens MSG files with no Outlook and no other email client on the PC. Browse to the folder and your MSG emails show in the preview panel.
Can I view attachments along with MSG emails?
Yes. Select the Attachments view for an open email to see its files. You can zoom in, zoom out and rotate an attachment as you need.
Can I see the message header of an MSG email?
Yes. Select Message Header view and the header of the open email appears. Hex, HTML, MIME and RTF views are available for the same email.
Can I sort MSG emails by sender, date or size?
Yes. Sort the list by From, To, Subject, Receive Date, Sent Date or Size in KB. Sorting changes the list on screen and leaves your original MSG emails unchanged.
How do I find MSG files when I forget the folder?
Let Auto Locate find them. MSG File Viewer looks for the folder with MSG files on your local computer, adds the files to the interface and builds a preview as soon as they load.
Can I view calendars, contacts and tasks saved as MSG files?
Yes. MSG File Viewer shows emails, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks saved as MSG files, along with their linked attachments.
Editions and price What the free viewer includes and the price of a licence
Is MSG File Viewer free?
Yes, for viewing. Free MSG File Viewer previews all emails with attachments. Search and export belong to the paid editions.
What does Pro edition add and cost?
$69. Pro edition adds advance search, a naming option, print and save to PDF with Advanced Settings. Select Upgrade to Pro inside the viewer or use the Buy Now button on this page.
What does Pro+ edition add and cost?
$129. Pro+ edition keeps every Pro option and adds three export formats. PST export has settings like Split PST. EML export has a naming convention and date filters. MBOX export has its own settings.
Where do I buy Pro or Pro+ edition?
Click Buy Now and pay at the checkout. Your licence arrives by electronic delivery and the 30 day money back guarantee applies*. Pro and Pro+ edition have their own Buy Now buttons on this page.
Compatibility and files Windows and Outlook versions, original files and PDF export
Which Windows versions does MSG File Viewer support?
Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 8.1, 8 and 7. MSG Viewer needs Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, 100 MB free disk space and 2 GB RAM is recommended. Launch it with Run as Administrator.
Which Outlook versions do the MSG files come from?
Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000. MSG Viewer opens files saved from these versions and needs no Outlook installation.
Does MSG File Viewer change my original MSG files?
No. Preview and sort leave your original MSG emails unchanged. Export saves new files to the saving location you select.
Does MSG File Viewer save emails as PDF files?
Yes, in Pro and Pro+ editions. Set General Settings, Page Layout, Attachment options, Bates Number and Date Stamp before you export. For a tool built around many output formats open MSG to PDF Converter.
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MSG File Viewer Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what buyers said once they used the MSG reader.
I had a large number of MSG files. Which, were saved on my PC. But, I can't see these files because I have no idea how to view my MSG file without an email client. Then I came across this MSG email reader software that apparently doesn't require installing any email client to view MSG email files. This has been the best and easiest solution to help analyze the MSG files without issues.
My boss sent me a few MSG files to check their Message Headers and report back with the modifications to be made. Although, the Message Headers were not visible to me normally & I didn’t know what to do. So I searched solution on the net. Then, I got this MSG viewer tool that had the option to view and read the Message Headers of every email in the Message Header View Mode. It made me work really easy. Thanks to the development team for making this amazing software.
This MSG Files Viewer Application is the best-ever software to be used to view and read MSG files without Outlook installation. It has a pretty easy interface and there is no technical expertise required to operate this tool. I used this msg file explorer utility to view my Outlook MSG files without the email client installed and it didn’t create any hassles. I simply added my files here and viewed them in my choice of Preview Mode.
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Key Takeaways on Viewing MSG Files
The short version of this page.
- Files and systems: PCVITA MSG reader opens MSG files from Outlook 2000 to 2021 on supported Windows versions without Outlook.
- Preview: MSG Viewer offers 8 ways to view an email, an Attachments view with zoom and rotate plus sorting.
- Pro edition: $69 buys search, print and PDF export.
- Pro+ edition: $129 buys export to PST, EML and MBOX on top of every Pro option.
- Free viewer: MSG File Viewer previews all emails along with attachments. Paid editions carry a 30 day money back guarantee.
Try MSG File Viewer on Your Own MSG Files
Download the free MSG viewer, browse to your folder and view MSG files with attachments before you consider Pro or Pro+ edition.
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