{"id":7328,"date":"2025-10-28T12:06:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=7328"},"modified":"2026-08-11T04:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T04:55:37","slug":"convert-msg-to-oft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert MSG to OFT? 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For a consistent client follow-up process, they opt to convert MSG to OFT to reuse the email formats for multiple clients. But, wait: how can the user make this conversion happen? This blog answers it all. In today&rsquo;s blog, we have shared solutions for MSG to OFT conversion manually and directly. The direct method will introduce a tool, <strong>MacSonik <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/msg-converter\/\"><strong>MSG Converter Tool<\/strong><\/a>, which converts multiple MSG files, ensuring data privacy. 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0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Need_to_Convert_MSG_Files_to_OFT_Format\" >Need to Convert MSG Files to OFT Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Free_Ways_to_Convert_MSG_to_OFT_Format\" >Free Ways to Convert MSG to OFT Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Export_MSG_to_Outlook_Template_via_MS_Outlook\" >Export MSG to Outlook Template via MS Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Follow_these_steps_for_MSG_to_OFT_conversion\" >Follow these steps for MSG to OFT conversion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Convert_Multiple_MSG_Files_to_OFT_File_Format\" >Convert Multiple MSG Files to OFT File Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Begin_the_manual_process_step-by-step\" >Begin the manual process step-by-step<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#A_Smart_Utility_to_Convert_MSG_to_OFT_Format\" >A Smart Utility to Convert MSG to OFT Format&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Steps_to_convert_MSG_files_to_OFT_quickly\" >Steps to convert MSG files to OFT quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-oft\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_to_Convert_MSG_Files_to_OFT_Format\"><\/span>Need to Convert MSG Files to OFT Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are multiple needs where users find this conversion useful, some of the important ones are given below. Take a look:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the primary needs for this conversion is to reuse their email messages as a template.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Businesses usually have a standard email format that aligns with their brand. Therefore, they turn their MSG messages into an OFT template.<\/li>\n<li>With OFT templates, users can save a lot of time by eliminating the need to retype the same email content.<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, we have to maintain the original email layout and its formatting. The MSG to OFT conversion helps in such cases.<\/li>\n<li>Organizations convert the MSG to OFT to build an email template library whenever needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Ways_to_Convert_MSG_to_OFT_Format\"><\/span>Free Ways to Convert MSG to OFT Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, we will move forward and look at the solutions and execute them one by one. Let&rsquo;s begin with the free, manual approaches first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_MSG_to_Outlook_Template_via_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Export MSG to Outlook Template via MS Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method is a simple way to convert your MSG files into a reusable OFT template. Also, this process is suitable for users who want to convert only a few MSG files to OFT.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_these_steps_for_MSG_to_OFT_conversion\"><\/span>Follow these steps for MSG to OFT conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then, search the MSG files that you wish to convert to OFT.<\/li>\n<li>Double-click the MSG file to open and access it in Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Save As<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose <strong>Outlook Template (.oft)<\/strong> from the <strong>Save as type <\/strong>dropdown list.<\/li>\n<li>Set the location to store the resultant file and click on the<strong> Save<\/strong> button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> The above manual method only converts one MSG file at a time. Hence, it becomes repetitive to convert thousands of MSG files, consuming a lot of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff7f3; border-left: 4px solid #2563eb; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong style=\"color: #2563eb;\">Tip:<\/strong> If the user wants to retain the email content and formatting, users can <a style=\"color: #2563eb; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-msg-to-pdf\/\"> convert MSG to PDF <\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convert_Multiple_MSG_Files_to_OFT_File_Format\"><\/span>Convert Multiple MSG Files to OFT File Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this method, the user can import multiple MSG files into MS Outlook. Then, save them one by one in an OFT template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Begin_the_manual_process_step-by-step\"><\/span>Begin the manual process step-by-step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and create a <strong>New Folder<\/strong> in it.<\/li>\n<li>Now, search through and select the desired MSG files to be converted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drag<\/strong> these MSG files and <strong>drop<\/strong> them into the <strong>Outlook New Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, open the email and press the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select <strong>Save As<\/strong> and choose the <strong>OFT<\/strong> format to save the file.<\/li>\n<li>Select the destination directory and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Limitations: <\/strong>The process does not include a bulk conversion option. Manually dragging and dropping the MSG files increases the chances of human errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Smart_Utility_to_Convert_MSG_to_OFT_Format\"><\/span>A Smart Utility to Convert MSG to OFT Format&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>MacSonik MSG Converter Tool<\/strong> is a top-notch solution that securely converts MSG files into an OFT format. With this utility, users can perform MSG conversion to a wide range of file formats. Additionally, they can migrate their MSG file emails to different email clients. The tool comes with smart features such as batch processing, duplicate removal, and extracts attachments separately. Moreover, users can <strong>convert MSG to OFT online free<\/strong> of cost for the first 50 emails per folder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_convert_MSG_files_to_OFT_quickly\"><\/span>Steps to convert MSG files to OFT quickly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Install and launch the tool on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose from the import option: <strong>Select File\/Multiple Files<\/strong> or <strong>Select Folder.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Use the <strong>Select File<\/strong> option to browse and select the desired <strong>.msg <\/strong>file.<\/li>\n<li>Once the file is added, from the tree view, select the files and<strong> preview<\/strong> them. Then, click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>File Format<\/strong> section, choose <strong>OFT<\/strong> from the dropdown options.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Users can also opt for advanced filters to customize the conversion.<\/li>\n<li>In the end, click <strong>Convert<\/strong> to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff7f3; border-left: 4px solid #2563eb; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong style=\"color: #2563eb;\">Tip:<\/strong> The MacSonik tool can also <a style=\"color: #2563eb; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/export-msg-to-thunderbird\/\"> export MSG Files to Thunderbird <\/a> for cross-platform email accessibility.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MSG to OFT file conversion is often needed by the organization to reuse the email format repeatedly for email communication. Although the cost-effective manual process exists, it takes a significant amount of time. Conversely, using the tool-driven method, with <strong>MacSonik MSG Converter<\/strong>, one can quickly convert MSG to OFT in a few clicks. Download the free version of the tool to convert a few MSG files. You can also try and test the tool to <strong>convert MSG to OFT Mac<\/strong> version.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761652380194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Is there a way to batch convert multiple MSG files to OFT format?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Microsoft Outlook does not have an option to process files in batches. For batch conversions, we recommend that users use a professional <strong>MacSonik MSG Converter Tool<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761652621243\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Will the converted OFT file retain the original formatting and attachments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>This totally depends on the type of method that the user chooses. Most of the manual conversions retain the formatting and attachments, while some don\u2019t. For a guaranteed approach, use a professional <strong>MacSonik MSG Converter Tool<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introdution: A salesperson has saved the old email pitches in MSG files to attract new business clients. 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