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Open Email Archive Format

MBOX Viewer

Search and browse MBOX email archives from Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail Takeout, and any other MBOX-compatible client — instantly, in your browser.

What is an MBOX file?

MBOX is an open, widely-supported email storage format used by Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail (via Google Takeout), Evolution, Eudora, and many other email clients. Unlike proprietary formats like PST or OST, MBOX is a plain-text format where individual email messages are concatenated into a single file. This makes MBOX files highly portable but also very large — a full Gmail export can easily be tens of gigabytes. Evermail handles MBOX files of any size and from any source.

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How Evermail handles MBOX files

Upload once. Search forever. No conversion, no special software needed.

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Upload your MBOX file

Upload your MBOX file from Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail Takeout, or any other source. Single files up to 100 GB on Enterprise plans.

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Fast parsing & indexing

Evermail splits, parses, and indexes every message in the MBOX archive — including multi-part MIME messages, attachments, and headers.

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Full-text & AI search

Search across all messages with full-text or AI-powered semantic search. Filter by sender, date, subject, attachment, or folder.

Why Evermail

Key features for MBOX archives

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Works with all MBOX sources

Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Gmail Takeout, Evolution, Eudora, Claws Mail — any MBOX file from any client is supported.

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AI semantic search

Ask questions in plain language: 'Find my invoice from Acme Corp in 2021.' Evermail understands meaning, not just keywords.

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Attachment search

Search by attachment name or type. Find every email with a PDF, spreadsheet, or image attached — across your entire archive.

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Folder & label preservation

Thunderbird folders and Gmail labels are preserved after import so you can browse your archive just like the original.

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Export individual messages

Download any email as EML. Export filtered results as a new MBOX for migration or long-term archiving.

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GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted

Your MBOX data is stored exclusively on EU infrastructure. Full GDPR compliance built in from day one.

Open your MBOX archive today

No special software. No conversion. Upload, index, and search — free to start.

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FAQ

Common questions about MBOX files

Where can I find my MBOX files from Thunderbird? +
In Thunderbird, your MBOX files are stored in your profile folder (typically ~/AppData/Roaming/Thunderbird on Windows or ~/Library/Thunderbird on macOS). Each folder in Thunderbird corresponds to a file without an extension, which is the MBOX format.
Can I upload a Gmail Takeout MBOX file? +
Yes. Google Takeout exports Gmail as MBOX files inside a ZIP archive. You can upload the MBOX files directly to Evermail. We also have a dedicated Google Takeout guide — see our Google Takeout page.
My MBOX file is very large (50+ GB). Can Evermail handle it? +
Yes. Evermail is designed for large archives. Files up to 10 GB are supported on Team, and up to 100 GB on Enterprise. For very large files, upload may take some time but indexing happens in the background.
Is my data safe with Evermail? +
Yes. Evermail is EU-hosted and GDPR compliant. Your emails are stored on Azure EU infrastructure and never leave the EU. You can choose from three security levels per mailbox, including client-side zero-access encryption.
How much does it cost? +
Evermail has a free plan (1 GB, 30-day retention) to get started at no cost. Paid plans start from €4.99/month for 5 GB with permanent retention. See full pricing →