Free online OFT to ODT converter
Convert an Outlook email template into an editable OpenDocument text file.
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Outlook email templates use the OFT format, while many word processors and document workflows accept ODT. Converting an OFT lets you keep its message content in an editable document, but email-specific fields do not become document features.
What the OFT format is
OFT is the Outlook template format. Microsoft Outlook creates and opens OFT files to reuse email message layouts, including subject lines, message bodies, formatting, and, where present, recipient fields or attachments. You may receive one when someone shares a reusable email template.
What the ODT format is
ODT is the OpenDocument Text format, used by LibreOffice Writer and other word processors. It stores editable document text and formatting in an open, standards-based format, making it suitable for editing, sharing, and archiving outside Outlook.
How to convert OFT to ODT
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- Open the OFT-to-ODT converter page on 101convert.com and upload the OFT file. Several files can be converted in one batch; check the page for the per-file size limit.
- Start the conversion and wait for it to finish.
- Download the resulting ODT file.
Offline with desktop software
On Windows, use Microsoft Outlook to export the template body as HTML, then LibreOffice Writer to save it as ODT:
- Open the OFT file in Outlook. Choose File → Save As, select HTML as the file type, and save the message.
- In LibreOffice Writer, choose File → Open and open the saved HTML file.
- Choose File → Save As, select OpenDocument Text (
.odt), and save.
LibreOffice Writer is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; the OFT-opening step above requires Outlook for Windows.
Quality and limitations
ODT preserves document content, not Outlook message behavior. Recipient fields, email metadata, and template-specific features are not represented as editable email fields in the document. Review the converted file for layout changes, especially around images, tables, and message formatting.
Note: This oft to odt conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
OFT vs ODT: format comparison
How the OFT and ODT formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .OFT Outlook Template | .ODT OpenDocument Text |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Compression | — | Lossless |
| Typical file size | Small | Medium |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Partial |
| Further editing | Limited | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | Extensive |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Best used for | Sharing and distribution | Editing and post-production |
| Introduced | 1997 | 2005 |
| Developer | Microsoft | OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) |
| MIME type | — | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the OFT to ODT converter free?
Yes, converting OFT to ODT on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my OFT file be?
You can upload OFT files up to 10 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 25 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert OFT to ODT?
No. The OFT to ODT conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid OFT file for this OFT to ODT conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.