File Extension Library


.MAB File Extension

  • Developer by: Mozilla
  • Category: Misc Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .MAB files and how to open them?

Can't open .MAB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MAB file.

What is a .MAB file extension?

.MAB file extension is created by Mozilla. .MAB has been classified as Misc Files. The format of .MAB file is Binary.

.MAB is Mozilla Address Book

Address book format used by Thunderbird and SeaMonkey, as well as the older Netscape and Mozilla mail programs; contains contact information, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers; used for managing personal and business contacts.

Some example MAB files include the following:

  • abook.mab: personal address book
  • history.mab: collected addresses
  • impab.mab: imported address book

NOTE: MAB files can be imported in OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice by choosing File → Wizards → Address Data Source from the application menu and then selecting a MAB file.

List of all softwares that can open the Mozilla Address Book
Windows
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla SeaMonkey
LibreOffice
Apache OpenOffice
Mac
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla SeaMonkey
LibreOffice
Apache OpenOffice
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla SeaMonkey
LibreOffice
Apache OpenOffice

How to fix problems with .MAB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MAB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MAB file format
  2. You need to check the .MAB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)