BOX File
Did your computer fail to open a BOX file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .BOX files.
What is a BOX file?
A .BOX file is an Email Message file. Files that contain the .box file extension are most commonly used to store email messages. A variety of email applications use the .box file extension to store collections of email messages. These email messages can be opened individually by opening the contents of the BOX file.
The .mbox and .dbx file extensions have been replacing the BOX file format over time. Popular email programs that use the .box file extension include the Lotus Notes Mailbox, FoxMail, and Calypso email applications.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
What else are .BOX files used for?
While Email Message is a popular type of BOX-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .BOX extension.
The BOX file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a BOX opener may not be able to open all kinds of BOX files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited BOX viewer.
Boom Box project
Through our analysis of BOX files, we know that one use of the format is Boom Box project . We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
Microsoft Store download package
Through our analysis of BOX files, we know that one use of the format is Microsoft Store download package. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
Various BOX file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of BOX files. Remember, different programs may use BOX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Harmony Assistant - Win32 | User submitted |
 | Melody Assistant - Windows -s | User submitted |
 | MediaShout | User submitted |
 | Templot | User submitted |
 | MYOB Accounting Plus | User submitted |
 | OVSViewer | User submitted |
 | Dragon UnPACKer | User submitted |
 | RuppLynx Browse Mode | User submitted |
 | MYOB AccountRight Plus | User submitted |
| MYOB Accounting | User submitted |
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