Free online VMSG to TXT converter
Extract SMS or MMS text from VMSG files and save it as searchable UTF-8 TXT.
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How to convert vmsg to txt file
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Older phones and backup applications may export SMS or MMS records as .vmsg, while text editors, search tools, scripts, and archives often accept only .txt. Converting the file extracts its readable message content into a format that is easier to search, edit, and share.
What the VMSG format is
.vmsg is commonly the vMessage format used by older mobile platforms, especially Nokia and Symbian phones, Nokia PC Suite, and some SMS or phone-backup applications. A file usually contains a BEGIN:VMSG container with fields for the sender, recipient, timestamp, message type, status, and message body.
VMSG files are often readable as text, but the exact property names, character encoding, line folding, and quoted-printable encoding vary between exporters. Common body properties include X-IRMC-BODY and BODY. Some exports also reference MMS attachments or other mobile-specific data that cannot be represented in a plain-text file.
What the TXT format is
.txt stores characters without page layout, application-specific markup, images, audio, or structured message fields. It opens in Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, Notepad++, terminal tools, scripts, search indexes, and most archive systems.
TXT is appropriate when the message wording is the required result. It does not reliably preserve sender and recipient fields, timestamps, delivery status, folders, message type, attachments, or separate conversation structure unless those details are deliberately written into the output.
How to convert a VMSG file
For a single file or a small batch, use the converter on 101convert.com: upload the VMSG file, choose TXT as the output format, start the conversion, and save the result. The service requires no software installation. Because VMSG exports differ, open the resulting TXT file and verify that the message body, line breaks, and non-Latin characters were preserved.
For a local conversion, use this process:
- Copy the original file and work on the copy.
- Open the copy in VS Code, Notepad++, or another editor that can display encoding and line-ending information.
- Inspect the area between
BEGIN:VMSGandEND:VMSG. LocateX-IRMC-BODYorBODY, and identify any folded continuation lines. - Extract the body value and decode it if it uses quoted-printable notation, such as
=0Afor a line break or=C3=A9for an encoded character. A vMessage-aware export tool or a script using Python’s standardquoprimodule is safer than manually editing a large batch. - Create a new file containing the extracted text. Use File → Save As, name it with a
.txtextension, and select UTF-8 encoding.
If the VMSG file already contains ordinary readable text and no formatting or encoding needs decoding, renaming message.vmsg to message.txt may be sufficient. Renaming changes only the filename extension; it does not extract the body or convert a file with VMSG headers.
Batch conversion and source applications
For many files, first check whether the phone or backup application that created them has an export option such as Export → Text or Save as TXT. That route can preserve message fields more accurately than a generic text editor.
For repeatable batch processing, use a VMSG parser that supports the exporter’s property names, folded lines, character set, and quoted-printable rules. A simple rule that extracts only lines beginning with BODY: can miss X-IRMC-BODY, continuation lines, or bodies containing encoded line breaks, so test the parser on several files before processing the archive.
Quality and compatibility limits
VMSG-to-TXT conversion extracts existing text; it does not transcribe audio or recreate MMS attachments. If the export contains only a reference to an attachment, preserve the original VMSG and attachment files separately.
Check accented characters, emoji, Asian scripts, punctuation, and line breaks after conversion. VMSG files may use UTF-8, UTF-16, a legacy phone encoding, or quoted-printable data. Saving the result as UTF-8 usually gives the best compatibility, but it cannot recover characters that were already lost or misdecoded in the original export.
Keep the original VMSG files because TXT removes structured metadata and may combine or flatten message records. Treat files containing private messages, contact details, or business information according to the storage and deletion terms of any service used for conversion.
VMSG vs TXT: format comparison
How the VMSG and TXT formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .VMSG vMessage SMS backup | .TXT Plain Text File |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | Partly open | Yes |
| Compression | Uncompressed | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Very small | Very small |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Yes, natively |
| Further editing | Limited | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | None |
| Plain-text readable | Yes | Yes |
| Best used for | Data exchange | Data exchange |
| MIME type | — | text/plain |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is the VMSG to TXT converter free?
Yes, converting VMSG 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 VMSG file be?
You can upload VMSG files up to 3 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 50 MB per file and 100 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 VMSG to TXT?
No. The VMSG 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 VMSG file for this VMSG 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.
Will converting VMSG to TXT keep my SMS and MMS message text?
Yes, the readable SMS and MMS text is extracted into a searchable UTF-8 plain-text file. VMSG-specific structure is flattened, so conversations are no longer stored as separate structured message records.
Are photos and other MMS attachments included when converting VMSG to TXT?
No, TXT can contain text only, so MMS images, audio, video, and other binary attachments are not preserved. Any attachment references or filenames may remain only if they were recorded as text in the VMSG data.
Will VMSG to TXT preserve senders, dates, and message order?
Message details such as sender, recipient, date, and order can be written as ordinary text, but they are not retained as searchable metadata fields. The exact presentation depends on which details are present in the source VMSG file.
Why is some text missing or unreadable after converting VMSG to TXT?
Missing content is usually caused by MMS data that is an attachment rather than text, or by malformed or unsupported character encoding in the VMSG file. UTF-8 preserves supported text characters, but it cannot recover damaged source data.