tnefs-enough
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Description:
Read and extract files from Microsoft TNEF files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: email outlook tnef utility file-converter
Install: brew install --cask tnefs-enough
About:
TNEF's Enough is a specialized utility for decoding and extracting content from Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) files, commonly sent by Microsoft Outlook and Exchange. It reliably unpacks attachments, embedded messages, and other data from the proprietary .winmail.dat format. This tool is essential for users on non-Microsoft platforms or those needing to access TNEF content without using Outlook.
Key Features:
  • Decodes TNEF (.winmail.dat) files accurately
  • Extracts embedded attachments and messages
  • Provides a graphical user interface for easy interaction
  • Supports batch processing of multiple files
Use Cases:
  • Accessing attachments from Outlook emails on macOS
  • Debugging email transport issues involving TNEF encoding
  • Recovering data from TNEF files received from corporate Exchange servers
Alternatives:
  • tnef – Command-line utility; TNEF's Enough provides a GUI wrapper and macOS integration.
  • msmtp – SMTP client; not a TNEF decoder, but part of alternative mail stacks.
Version History
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Jul 10, 2024 1:19pm 3.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 3fac74b2