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View email metadata

View the headers of an .eml or .msg file for free — sender, recipient, date and SPF/DKIM/DMARC.

or drag your files here

Up to 10 files, 100 MB total

Do more with your metadata

Beyond viewing — export in bulk, edit fields or wipe it all.

Export

Read entire folders in bulk and export the metadata.

  • One or more files
  • CSV & JSON
  • API for e-discovery
Go to metadata extraction

Edit

Change author, title and dates without converting.

  • Author, title & dates
  • Same file format
  • PDF, Office & images
Edit metadata

Remove

Wipe all metadata — including EXIF and GPS — in one click.

  • EXIF & GPS removed
  • Share privately
  • Same file format
Remove metadata

How it works

1

Choose a file

Drag your file or pick it from your device. No account needed.

2

Read instantly

Metadata is read immediately and shown in a clear overview.

3

Nothing stored

Your file is deleted right after it has been read.

Why view metadata?

Full headers

From, to, subject, date, message-id and the complete transport chain.

Authentication result

SPF, DKIM and DMARC verdicts at a glance — handy for phishing investigations.

Privacy first

Your email is read within the session and deleted immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Which email files are supported?
Both .eml (standard) and .msg (Outlook) are supported. Attachments are read automatically.
What are SPF, DKIM and DMARC?
These are email authentication methods. Their verdicts (pass/fail) help determine whether an email truly came from the sender or may be spoofed.
Are attachments read too?
Yes. Metadata is shown for each attachment, and a nested email is read one level deep.
Is my email stored?
No. The file is only read to display the metadata and then deleted immediately.
Is this suitable for e-discovery?
For individual files this free viewer is fine. For bulk and export to CSV/JSON, use the paid metadata extraction.

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