DBX File

What are DBX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DBX file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DBX files.

What is a DBX file?

A .DBX file is an Outlook Express Mail Database file.

Files that contain the .dbx file extension are used by the Microsoft Outlook Express email application. The DBX files contain folders that have been created by the Microsoft Outlook Express email program. These folders contain the email messages that are stored in a specific mailbox.

Each mailbox that is in a user's Outlook interface will have its own DBX file. For example, the Outlook "Inbox" will have a corresponding inbox.dbx file. The "Sent" mail folder will have a sent.dbx file.

A DBX file will be assigned to each of the user's Outlook Express folders, including the custom folders that are created by the user. The DBX files can then be copied to another location so that a user can back up their email messages or transfer their emails to another computer when needed.

How to open DBX files

We have identified three DBX openers that are compatible with this specific type of DBX file.

Programs that open Outlook Express Mail Database files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DBX files. Remember, different programs may use DBX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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