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## [What is the .eml file that I see on disk in CData Arc? Can I restore this to the original format?](https://community.cdata.com/t/what-is-the-eml-file-that-i-see-on-disk-in-cdata-arc-can-i-restore-this-to-the-original-format/1008)

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**Author:** [@James\_B](https://community.cdata.com/u/James_B)\
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**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/what-is-the-eml-file-that-i-see-on-disk-in-cdata-arc-can-i-restore-this-to-the-original-format/1008 "2025-01-29T22:37:40Z")

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When inspecting a file on disk in CData Arc, you will see that files that you see in the Administration console show a filename: But if you look directly in the Receive folder for the connector on disk, an .eml file …