{"id":12388,"date":"2025-11-06T11:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=12388"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:09:13","slug":"convert-olm-to-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplest Way to Convert OLM to Text (.txt) File Format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;12388&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Simplest Way to Convert OLM to Text (.txt) File Format&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Mac Outlook users often struggle to access OLM files on other platforms or devices. Why not make it easy \u2013 convert OLM to Text? Text files are easiest to open and read, no matter what platform you are using. But is it that easy to read emails in a simple, plain-text format without any heavy formatting? Yes, with the right procedure, you can save emails in the simplest yet accessible format. We will discuss some practical approaches to let you convert OLM files without any technical hassle. Read this blog to ease your large-scale business email conversion without Outlook for Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#Why_Convert_OLM_to_Plain_Text\" >Why Convert OLM to Plain Text?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#Easy_Solutions_to_Convert_OLM_to_Text_Format\" >Easy Solutions to Convert OLM to Text Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#1_Export_Outlook_for_Mac_OLM_to_TXT_via_Save_As\" >1. Export Outlook for Mac OLM to TXT via Save As<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#2_Convert_OLM_to_Text_with_Secure_Software\" >2. Convert OLM to Text with Secure Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-text\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Convert_OLM_to_Plain_Text\"><\/span>Why Convert OLM to Plain Text?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many file formats, why do users choose text files? It&#8217;s because of the following features that Text files possess:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be it a mobile, tablet, or PC, you can open text files without spending on any software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OLM files are an Outlook-dependent format and larger to handle efficiently. However, Text files are lightweight and easy to share.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For email backup, text files are a perfect match, as they provide long-term backup of data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses often need to do a quick search and conduct research, which is why converting OLM to TXT makes it easy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, when you switch platforms or email clients, text files act as a neutral format to retain readable data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s for corporate documentation, legal &amp; compliance requirements, system logging, or backup purposes, professionals prefer to convert OLM to TXT. And also, it&#8217;s not that difficult, unless you have a huge number or larger OLM files to convert. But we have cover solutions for all. Let&#8217;s explore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Solutions_to_Convert_OLM_to_Text_Format\"><\/span>Easy Solutions to Convert OLM to Text Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, understand the requirement for conversion, and then the steps you have to follow, helping you choose a better solution. We have discussed below two prominently used and tested methods for this conversion \u2013 the manual method and professional software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Export_Outlook_for_Mac_OLM_to_TXT_via_Save_As\"><\/span>1. Export Outlook for Mac OLM to TXT via Save As<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an individual user or have a few OLM files\/emails to convert, try this manual method. It can be a bit risky for a large file or bulk conversion. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Outlook for Mac<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the email you want to save as text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Save As<\/strong> from the top menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Text Only (.txt)<\/strong> in the \u201c<strong>Save as type<\/strong>\u201d dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a location and hit <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It saves only one email at a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May not save attachments and preserve metadata correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Converting a large OLM file is risky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, this may have frustrated many users and has a chance of file corruption. So, we suggest a reliable software for the purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Convert_OLM_to_Text_with_Secure_Software\"><\/span>2. Convert OLM to Text with Secure Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/olm-converter\/\">OLM Converter Tool<\/a> <\/strong>works best to convert multiple OLM files simultaneously. The software supports large and bulk OLM file conversion without file corruption. Moreover, it transfers attachments and metadata from OLM emails smoothly. The software features a self-explanatory interface, allowing even non-technical users to utilize it effectively \u2013 no data loss, no security compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-Olm-Converter_win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/olm-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-olm-converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/olm-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, the software is available for both Windows and Mac users. Use the free demo version of the software for testing and convert up to 50 emails per folder without any cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> TXT file does not support attachments. So, prefer to save OLM to DOC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does software work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the given procedure to change OLM files into text in bulk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run the OLM Converter Tool on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Select Files\/Select Folder<\/strong> and add OLM files to convert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview OLM folders and emails. Select folders to save &gt; Click Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a saving format, <strong>DOC or TXT<\/strong>, and apply filters if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide on a saving folder path for the output file and click on <strong>Start Process<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can directly save DOC files to TXT using the <strong>Save As<\/strong> option. Hence, this is how easily you can extract OLM emails into text format, all at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional tips:<\/strong> The software is also capable of converting Outlook Mac OLM files to PST, PDF, MBOX, MSG, EML, etc. You can test them through the free demo version available on the official website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose Professional Software?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For bulk conversion of OLM files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain 100% data integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To save attachments and metadata securely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No technical specifications required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need quick access to your Mac Outlook emails, universally, convert OLM to Text (TXT). Text files are easy to open, even through text editors like Notepad, and organize emails in plain formatting. However, bulk conversion can be challenging, so we suggest a simple solution, which is using professional software. Unlike the manual method, it does not risk your important client communications and also preserves them for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762426887868\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I save OLM to TXT with attachments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No. TXT does not support saving attachment files. Therefore, Cigati OLM Converter lets users <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/convert-olm-to-word\/\">convert OLM to a DOC<\/a> file, which ultimately saves attachments too. However, the manual method can not do this appropriately.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762426929009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How can I convert only specific emails from my OLM file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Using the professional converter software. Like Cigati Software has built-in features for selective conversion \u2013 Date Range or Folder selection in preview to export selected emails only.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mac Outlook users often struggle to access OLM files on other platforms or devices. 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