Convert OFT to EML

File Extension OFT
Full Name Microsoft Outlook Template Format

File with an .OFT extension contains email templates – formatted page layout, fonts, backgrounds, colours stored in format specific for Microsoft Outlook. OFT files can be created by saving a given message as an Outlook Template.

File Extension EML
Full Name Email Message Format

The extension .eml refers to files of the type Email messages. The eml email files can vary in their structure based on the client program that created these files.The Eml files follow generally the same structure and allow the users to store message information in the email format.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "OFT") to another (referred to as "EML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, OFT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format OFT to format EML becomes essential.

So, how can we perform OFT to EML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format OFT and transforming it into format EML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of OFT to EML converters.

Conversion from OFT to EML

How to convert the OFT file to EML?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of OFT to EML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the OFT file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file OFT, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the OFT file to the application
  • Select the output format of the EML file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file EML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted EML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the OFT format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.