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Basic information about OFT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension OFT（*.OFT or *.oft）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the OFT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the OFT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OFT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OFT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OFT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OFT file?
  • How to open a OFT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OFT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OFT file?
  • How to convert OFT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OFT file format?


1.Detail information about OFT file extension: Outlook File Template

File type Outlook File Template Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description OFT file is a Outlook File Template developed by Microsoft. E-mail template used by Microsoft Outlook, a popular e-mail client for Windows; contains a pre-formatted layout that can be used for creating custom messages with a similar look and feel; may also be saved as an Outlook "form," which includes a script that runs when the file is opened.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFT files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Office
Office 365



How to convert OFT files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for OFT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OFT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

OFT to EML OFT to OLM OFT to PDF


Can't open a OFT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.OFT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the OFT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support OFT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of OFT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a OFT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a OFT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a OFT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the OFT file is damaged.
  • Whether the OFT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the OFT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the OFT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the OFT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a OFT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a OFT file.

If the OFT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.