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Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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Hello,
The new Outlook for Windows does support opening .eml, .msg, and .oft files, but only with the latest version.
If dragging an email to a folder creates an .eml file that does not open, please try the following:
Make sure you are using the latest version of the new Outlook
In File Explorer, right‑click the .eml file > Open with > Outlook (new)
Or drag the .eml file directly into the reading pane of the new Outlook
Check that Outlook (new) is set as the default app for .eml files
(Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose Outlook (new))
Microsoft has recently updated the new Outlook to support opening .eml files, so older documentation may say it was not supported.
Support article:
Open .eml, .msg, and .oft files in new Outlook and Outlook on the web