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Using Download for Outlook to Save an Email as an Outlook Template file (.oft)

Learn how to export your email from Knak and save it as an Outlook Template (.oft) file for reuse in Outlook.

Updated over a week ago

Overview

Use this process to move your email from Knak into Outlook. Save it as a reusable Outlook Template file (.oft).

This method works for Outlook on Windows.

Before You Start

  • Make sure your email is finalized in Knak

  • Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

  • Use Outlook desktop (Windows)


Download the Email From Knak

  1. Go to Actions Menu > Downloads

  2. Click Download HTML for Outlook

  3. Download the HTML file

    Download HTML for Outlook option in Knak

Open and Copy the Email

  1. Open the downloaded file in Chrome or Edge

  2. Click anywhere inside the email

  3. Press Ctrl + A to select all content

  4. Press Ctrl + C to copy

Paste Into Outlook

  1. Open Outlook

  2. Click New Email

  3. Click inside the email body

  4. Press Ctrl + V to paste

Save as an Outlook Template (.OFT)

  1. Click File

  2. Click Save As

  3. Select Save as type: Outlook Template (*.oft)

  4. Choose your save location

  5. Click Save


Use Your Template

  • Open Outlook

  • Go to New Items > More Items > Choose Form

  • Select your saved template


Tips

  • Keep templates in a shared folder for easy access

  • Update templates regularly to reflect new branding

  • Test your template before sending


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