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How to Convert OFT Files to Multiple File Formats

A Step by Step Guide to Convert OFT Data into 12+ File Formats
Using SysTools OFT Converter Software

STEP 1

Begin the installation by choosing your preferred language from the Select Setup Language drop-down menu. The selected language will be used throughout the installation wizard, making it easier to follow the setup process. After selecting the desired language, click OK to proceed with the installation.

select language

Choose your preferred language from the Select Language drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the software interface. The application will instantly switch to the selected language for a more convenient user experience.

select language in software

STEP 2

Navigate to the folder containing your OFT files using the left panel. Select the required folder to load and preview all available OFT files in the software.

navigate to folder

Use the Switch View option to choose between Horizontal and Vertical preview layouts. Select the view that best suits your preference for reviewing OFT file contents.

switch view

STEP 3

The software offers multiple preview modes to examine different aspects of the selected OFT file. Choose the required tab to view the email content in your preferred format.

STEP 4

Navigate to the folder containing your OFT files using the left panel. Select the required folder to load and preview all available OFT files in the software.

Export selected OFT files

You can simply click the Export button to convert all loaded OFT files at once. The software will proceed to the export settings, where you can choose the desired output format and destination.

Export all OFT files

STEP 5

Export as PST Format

After clicking the "Export button" the software will display various file formats. Select "PST."

Select PST Option

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional export options before starting the conversion. Customize the settings based on your requirements for the selected output format.

Advanced export settings

STEP 6

Configure the required PST Settings such as split options, date filters, or categories, then click Save to apply the selected settings.

PST settings

STEP 7

Click Browse to choose the folder where the converted files will be saved. After selecting the destination, click OK to confirm the location.

Browse destination folder

After selecting the export format and destination, click Export to begin the conversion. You can also enable Create PST For Each Folder to generate a separate PST file for every folder.

Start OFT file conversion

STEP 8

Once the conversion is finished, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to close the dialog and access the converted files in the selected destination folder.

OFT conversion completed

STEP 9

After the conversion, click Save to export the conversion report containing the exported path, success count, and failed count for future reference.

Save export report

STEP 10

Enter a file name and choose the destination to save the export report. Click Save to store the report for future reference.

Choose name and destination

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify the converted output. The exported file will be available in the selected format and location.

Converted OFT file output

STEP 5

Export as PDF Format

From the export options, choose PDF as the output format. Then, specify the destination path where you want to save the converted PDF files.

Select PDF export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to apply additional PDF export options, such as splitting PDFs or creating a single PDF for each folder, as needed.

PDF advanced settings

Under General Settings, customize the PDF export by selecting a file naming convention, enabling category-based export, applying a date filter, or including Internet message headers.

PDF general settings

Choose a delimiter (Underscore, Space, or Hyphen) to replace special characters in exported PDF file names for better compatibility.

PDF delimiter settings

Use the Page Layout settings to customize PDF margins, page orientation, page size, and header/footer formatting before exporting.

PDF page layout settings

Configure how email attachments are handled in the exported PDF—embed them as pins, append them as PDF pages, or save them separately in their original format.

PDF attachment settings

Enable Bates Number to apply sequential numbering to exported PDF files. You can customize the prefix, suffix, position, font, and optional date stamp.

PDF Bates number settings

STEP 7

Click Browse to choose the destination folder where the exported PDF files will be saved.

Select PDF destination

Enable Create Single PDF For Each Folder to merge all emails within a folder into one PDF file. Once configured, click Export to begin the PDF conversion process.

Export OFT files to PDF

STEP 8

After the conversion is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message and proceed to access the exported PDF files from the selected destination.

PDF export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save PDF export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify the exported results. Each OFT item is converted into a separate PDF file while preserving its original content and formatting, allowing you to easily access, share, print, or archive the converted documents.

converted OFT files to PDF

STEP 5

Export as MBOX Format

Select MBOX as the export format to convert the mailbox into MBOX (.mbox) files compatible with supported email clients.

Choose MBOX as the export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional MBOX export options before starting the conversion.

Open advanced MBOX export settings

Enable the Date Range filter (if needed) to export only MBOX items within the selected dates, then click Save.

Configure MBOX export settings

STEP 7

Click Browse, choose the destination folder for the exported MBOX files, and click OK.

Select MBOX export destination

Enable Create Single MBOX File for all folders to combine all mailbox folders into one MBOX file, then click Export.

Export mailbox as a single MBOX file

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message.

MBOX export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save MBOX export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Verify that the exported MBOX file is saved successfully in the selected destination folder.

Successfully exported MBOX file

STEP 5

Export as MSG Format

Select MSG as the export format to save each email as an individual Microsoft Outlook MSG file.

Choose MSG as the export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional MSG export options before starting the conversion.

Open advanced MSG export settings

Choose the preferred Naming Convention for MSG files, configure other optional settings if required, and click Save.

Configure MSG export settings

Select the preferred Delimiter for Special Characters (Underscore, Space, or Hyphen), then click Save to apply the changes.

Choose delimiter for MSG filenames

Enable Date Range or select specific Categories if needed, then click Save to apply the export settings.

Configure MSG export options

STEP 7

Click Browse, choose the destination folder, and press OK to confirm the export location.

Choose destination folder for MSG export

Verify the destination path, then click Export to start converting the selected OFT files into MSG format.

Start exporting OFT files to MSG

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message.

MSG export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save MSG export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify that all selected OFT files have been successfully converted into MSG format.

MSG files saved successfully

STEP 5

Export as EML Format

Select EML as the export format to convert OFT files into standard RFC822 (.eml) email files.

Select EML as export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure EML export options such as naming conventions, date filters, and item categories before starting the export.

Open advanced EML export settings

Customize how EML files are named by selecting a preferred naming convention. You can also apply date range filters to export specific emails while preserving an organized file structure.

Configure EML export settings

Choose a delimiter for special characters in exported EML filenames. Available options include Underscore (_), Space, and Hyphen (-) to create clean and compatible file names.

Select delimiter for EML file names

STEP 7

Select the destination folder where the exported EML files will be saved. After choosing the desired location, click OK to confirm and continue with the export process.

Choose destination folder for EML export

After reviewing the export settings and selecting the destination folder, click the Export button to begin converting the selected OFT items into EML format.

Start exporting OFT files to EML format

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to close the notification and proceed to access the exported EML files.

EML export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save EML export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Verify the exported EML files in the destination folder. Each OFT email is saved as an individual .eml file, preserving the original message content for easy access and compatibility with supported email clients.

Successfully exported OFT files as EML files

STEP 5

Export as EMLX Format

Select EMLX as the export format to convert OFT emails into Apple Mail-compatible .emlx files. This option is available only for email items.

Choose EMLX as the export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to customize the EMLX export process with file naming patterns, special character delimiters, date filters, and category-specific export preferences.

Open advanced EMLX export settings

Choose a preferred Naming Convention to save exported EMLX files with meaningful names based on the subject, date, sender, recipient, MD5, auto-increment, or other available patterns.

Select EMLX file naming convention

Select a Delimiter for Special Characters to separate elements in exported EMLX filenames. Choose between Underscore (_), Space, or Hyphen (-) for improved readability and compatibility.

Choose delimiter for EMLX filenames

STEP 7

Click Browse to choose the destination folder where the exported EMLX files will be saved, then confirm the selected location by clicking OK.

Select destination folder for EMLX export

After reviewing the selected export format, destination, and preferences, click Export to begin converting the selected OFT files into the EMLX format.

Export OFT files to EMLX format

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to close the notification and proceed to access the exported EMLX files.

EMLX export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save EMLX export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Verify that all selected OFT files have been successfully converted and saved as EMLX files in the chosen destination folder.

Successfully exported OFT files as EMLX

STEP 5

Export as vCard Format

Select vCard (VCF) to export OFT contact items into the standard VCF format.

Choose vCard export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional vCard export options such as naming conventions, date filters, and other contact-specific settings before conversion.

Open vCard advanced settings

Choose the required vCard version and merge preferences if needed, then click Save to apply the settings.

Configure vCard export settings

STEP 7

Browse and select the destination folder where the exported vCard files will be saved, then click OK.

Choose the export destination folder

Verify the destination path and click Export to start converting the selected contacts into vCard (.vcf) format.

Start the vCard export process

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message.

vCard export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save the export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify that the contacts have been successfully exported as VCF (.vcf) files.

View the exported VCF files

STEP 5

Export as CSV Format

Select CSV to export OFT contact items into the standard CSV format.

Choose CSV export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional CSV export options such as naming conventions, date filters, and other contact-specific settings before conversion.

Open CSV advanced settings

Choose the required Date Range and Categories for the CSV export, then click Save to apply the settings.

Configure CSV export settings

STEP 7

Browse and select the destination folder where the exported CSV files will be saved, then click OK.

Choose the export destination folder

Verify the destination path and click Export to start converting the selected contacts into CSV format.

Start the CSV export process

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message.

CSV export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save the export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify that the contacts have been successfully exported as CSV files.

View the exported CSV files

STEP 5

Export as ICS Format

Select ICS to export OFT contact items into the standard ICS format.

Choose ICS export format

STEP 6

Click Adv. Settings to configure additional ICS export options such as naming conventions and delimiter for special characters.

Open ICS advanced settings

Configure the ICS Split and Naming Convention settings as needed, then click Save to apply the changes.

ICS Export Settings

Select a Delimiter for Special Characters (Underscore, Space, or Hyphen) to define how special characters are handled in the exported ICS file names.

Select Special Character Delimiter

STEP 7

Browse and select the destination folder where the exported ICS files will be saved, then click OK.

Choose the export destination folder

Verify the destination path and click Export to start converting the selected contacts into ICS format.

Start the ICS export process

STEP 8

Once the export is completed successfully, click OK to close the confirmation message.

ICS export completed successfully

STEP 9

After the export is finished, the tool displays a detailed Export Report showing the exported path, source file name, success count, and failed items. Click Save to store the report for future reference or auditing purposes.

Save the export report

STEP 10

Choose the location and filename to save the export report in CSV format, then click Save. The generated report can be used to review export statistics, verify completed conversions, and maintain a record of the export process.

Choose location and filename

STEP 11

Open the destination folder to verify that the contacts have been successfully exported as ICS files.

View the exported ICS files

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