How to convert OFT to PDF with an Outlook email template?

Converting from one file format to another is not easy. Are you looking for methods to convert OFT files to PDF files? If yes, then stay on this page and read this blog. You will learn manual and automated approaches to converting OFT files to PDF files.

OFT and PDF Overview

OFT files is an Outlook file template with a preformatted email layout to send custom messages with a similar layout format. This file format reduces the time and effort in composing a new email with a similar layout. 

PDF (Portable Document Format)  is a file that contains documents in formatted text and images independent of software, hardware and operating system.

Why do we convert the OFT files to PDF?

• PDF documents are easy to read and cannot be edited easily.
• PDF documents are password protected and you can add a password to your PDF files.
• PDF as the name suggests is portable and easy to share.
• PDF files are platform-independent even a non-Outlook user can easily open the PDF files on their system.

Methods to convert OFT files to PDF

1. Manual Method
2. Automated Method

Manual Method

1. Open the OFT file in MS Outlook by double-clicking on the file.
2. Press Ctrl+P on your Windows operating system.
3. Click on the Print button and a new window will pop up.
4. In the pop-up window, browse the location to save the file. 
5. Give the File name to the file and click the Save button.
6. The OFT file will now be saved in a PDF format.

Also Read:- How to Convert OST Files to vCard or VCF on Windows

Automated Method

You can use eSoftTools OFT Converter software to convert OFT to PDF files. With this software, you can convert OFT files into other file formats such as EML, EMLX, MBOX, MSG, HTML, NSF, PDF,  Thunderbird, Zimbra, etc. In the preview panel, you can view the inner contents of the OFT file and select the files and folders to convert into another file format.

You can migrate OFT files to Gmail, Office 365, Yahoo Mail,  Outlook.com, and other web-based email clients. In this software, you have the feature of the naming convention by which you can give unique names to output files.

This software has an easy graphical interface that non-technical people can use easily. It can support  MS Outlook files up to the 2021 edition. This software can work with all editions of the Windows Operating System such as Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP. In a few steps, you can convert OFT files to another file format.

Steps to convert OFT to PDF with an Outlook email template

• Download and install eSoftTools OFT converter software in your system. 

• Click on the Select OFT file/folder button and select the mode of file adding.

• Choose any one from the options- Select OFT folders and Select OFT files.

• In the preview panel, you can view the OFT files and folders and Select the files/folders to convert to another file format.

• Click the Convert OFT button and apply the required conversion settings from the next screen.

• Select the Export in PDF from the conversion format’s dropdown list.

• Choose one of the conversion formats and apply settings to the mail filter, naming convention and other options.

• At last click on the Convert button and start the conversion process.

Conclusion

In this blog we have discussed OFT and PDF files and reasons to convert OFT to PDF. You can use the manual method but it is not 100% accurate on the other hand automated method is 100% accurate and free from errors.