WinmailReader

WinmailReader is a handy tool for your Mac that helps you open those tricky winmail.dat files created by Microsoft Outlook. These files are used to keep the original look of messages, but not all email apps, like Apple Mail, can read them.

Open Winmail.dat Files Easily

With WinmailReader, opening winmail.dat files is super easy! You just drag and drop the file onto the app. Plus, it lets you export any attached files too!

User-Friendly Interface

The interface is simple. You'll see one window where you can drop your files. If you prefer, there's a "Browse" button that lets you find the file using Finder.

View Contents Quickly

Once you drop a winmail.dat file into WinmailReader, it opens right up! You'll see both the text inside and any attachments, which will have icons showing what type they are.

Attachments Overview

A little heads-up: while you can't see the full names of attached files, you can get a good idea of what they are based on their icons.

Selecting Attachments Made Simple

The app gives each attachment its own box so you can choose which ones to export. By default, all boxes are checked, but if you want to change that, just click on them!

Cleansing Your Selection

If you're starting fresh or want to uncheck everything at once, there's an "Uncheck All" button in the top-right corner. After you've made your choices, hit the "Export Checked" button and select where to save your files.

A Quick Solution for Mac Users

WinmailReader is perfect for quickly accessing winmail.dat files on a Mac since Outlook's format isn't supported natively. However, be aware that during tests we encountered some issues when trying to export attachments from these files; we kept running into error messages.

If you're looking for an easy way to handle those pesky winmail.dat files and want to give WinmailReader a try!