Apple - Opening .msg file in Outlook for Mac 2011
For everyone in 2016 who is also looking for a free software without IAPs and similiar "problems" (MailRaider for example was free years ago):
MSGViewer is a free software, which can be downloaded via sourceforge. It does, what the name stands for: viewing / showing the content of the msg files! I just tried it after browsing for a good software that does not cost 10 Dollars or more and I can recommend it.
MSGViewer SourceForge link.
Edit: Just had an .msg file with images inside: msgviewer is also capable of showing them.
I'm sorry to say, currently .msg files can't be opened using Outlook 2011. I have found the only way is one of three things:
Get them in a .pst file ( which might not work for you, cause you are getting them as a .msg file for a reason).
Install Windows and Outlook on your Mac through Boot Camp (although it seems like to much just to view emails).
Try Klammer (in the Mac Store) it will let you open them, and on their site is says open in Outlook.
I think your best bet might be number 3.
resources:
Can saved Outlook email and contacts (in .msg format) be converted and then imported?
Microsoft Office 2008 - Entourage and .msg files
MailRaider by Pascal Harris seems to work well with my initial use and, best of all, it's free:
Are you a Switcher? Have you got old e-mails archived somewhere? Have you ever wished that your Mac could read your old Microsoft™ Outlook .msg files? If so, MailRaider could be just what you need. Try it. And let me know how you get on.
I've tested it with simple .msg files and ones with attachments and it seems to work very well.