Free online OLM to TXT converter
Convert Outlook for Mac OLM archives into readable, widely compatible TXT files.
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What the OLM format is
OLM is the proprietary archive format used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac. Outlook creates OLM files when you export mail, contacts, calendars, tasks, or other mailbox data for backup or transfer. The archive can contain many folders and messages, so it is not a document that ordinary text editors can read directly.
What the TXT format is
TXT is an unformatted character file containing readable text without email folders, HTML layout, embedded images, or binary attachments. It works with Notepad, TextEdit, command-line tools, search indexes, and scripts on virtually any operating system.
Use TXT when you need searchable message content, simple archival records, or data that can be processed with shell commands or programming languages. Choose UTF-8 when the messages contain accented characters, non-Latin alphabets, or symbols.
How to convert OLM to TXT
Using the built-in converter on 101convert.com
- Open the OLM to TXT conversion page on 101convert.com.
- Select the
.olmfile from your computer. - Choose
TXTas the output format and start the conversion. - Download the resulting
.txtfile and open it in a text editor using UTF-8 encoding if characters appear incorrectly.
The online method is suitable when you need extracted plain-text content without installing Outlook or another mail application.
Using Outlook for Mac for individual messages
- Open Outlook for Mac and choose Tools → Import.
- Select the OLM archive and complete the import.
- Open the required message from the imported mailbox.
- Use File → Save As, select plain text or
.txtif that option is available in your Outlook version, and save the message.
Outlook is practical for saving selected messages, but it does not provide a convenient native export of an entire OLM archive as one TXT file. For large archives, use the converter instead of saving messages individually.
Quality and compatibility limitations
Conversion extracts readable message fields and body text; it may omit folder hierarchy, HTML formatting, signatures with images, inline graphics, attachments, calendar records, contacts, and message metadata. A multi-message archive may produce separate TXT files or a combined file depending on the converter.
TXT has no standard way to represent email boundaries or headers, so verify that sender, recipient, date, subject, and message separators are present if the output will be used for records or automated processing. Keep the original OLM as the authoritative backup.
Note: This olm to txt conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
OLM vs TXT: format comparison
How the OLM and TXT formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .OLM Outlook for Mac OLM archive | .TXT Plain Text File |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Compression | — | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Medium | Very small |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Yes, natively |
| Further editing | Not directly editable | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | None |
| Plain-text readable | No | Yes |
| Best used for | Long-term archiving | Data exchange |
| Developer | Microsoft | — |
| MIME type | — | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OLM to TXT converter free?
Yes, converting OLM to TXT 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 OLM file be?
You can upload OLM files up to 2000 MB and convert up to 5 files at once in a single batch.
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 OLM to TXT?
No. The OLM to TXT 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 OLM file for this OLM to TXT 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.