EML to PST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. EML to PST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert EML to PST using Java API
Aspose.Email for Java provides an efficient and reliable solution for converting email files between various formats. It simplifies the process of email format conversion by providing a straightforward and efficient API. Try the concise and straightforward code sample that demonstrates the ease and efficiency of the email format conversion process. The code represents classes and methods for creating objects and manipulating them enabling developers to handle email data with ease and precision and achieve reliable and accurate results.
With the Java API, you don’t have to worry about complex algorithms or tedious manual work, saving time and effort for more important tasks to take your email processing applications to the next level.
How to Install Aspose.Email for Java Library
To start utilizing the capabilities of the powerful and feature-rich Java API is easy with one of the following actions:
download its latest version from Maven
install it within your Maven-based project by adding the following configurations to the pom.xml.
<repository>
<id>AsposeJavaAPI</id>
<name>Aspose Java API</name>
<url>https://repository.aspose.com/repo/</url>
</repository>
<dependency>
<groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
<artifactId>aspose-email</artifactId>
<version>version of aspose-email API</version>
<classifier>jdk17</classifier>
</dependency>
In case of difficulties or questions regarding the installation process of the API, please visit the Installation section of our documentation .
How to Convert EML Messages to PST Format
Converting EML messages to PST format is beneficial for various reasons. PST files allow for the consolidation of multiple email messages, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items into a single file, making it easier to manage and access all your email data. Additionally, PST files are commonly used by Microsoft Outlook, ensuring compatibility with popular email clients. Converting EML to PST is also useful for backup and archiving purposes, as PST files are often used for storing email data securely. Furthermore, the conversion facilitates email data migration when transitioning between email clients, enabling users to retain and import their important messages efficiently.
Aspose.Email for Java is a powerful API that provides comprehensive functionality for working with email messages, contacts, calendars, and tasks in Java applications. To convert EML messages to PST format, the library offers a MailMessage class to create an object representing an e-mail message. It allows to access message properties, such as subject, body, sender and recipients addreses, etc. With its methods, you can create, load and parse, modify, save emails, or perform other manipulations with them. The PersonalStorage class is used to create an object representing a Personal Storage Table (.pst) file. Use the object to create a new file, specifying its format and performing further operations with it. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert EML to PST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert EML file to PST in just a few lines of code.
- Load the EML file using the MailMessage.load() method.
- Create a new PST file with Unicode format.
- Create a new Inbox folder in the PST file’s root folder.
- Convert the loaded MailMessage to a MapiMessage using the MapiConversionOptions for Unicode.
- Add the converted MapiMessage to the Inbox folder within the PST file.
System Requirements
Before running the Java conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Java Runtime Environment for JSP/JSF Application and Desktop Applications.
- Get latest version of Aspose.Email for Java directly from Maven .
Convert EML to PST - Java
MailMessage message = MailMessage.load("sourceFile.eml");
PersonalStorage pst = PersonalStorage.create("outputFile.pst", FileFormatVersion.Unicode);
// Add message to Inbox folder
pst.getRootFolder().addSubFolder("Inbox").addMessage(MapiMessage.fromMailMessage(message, new MapiConversionOptions(FileFormatVersion.Unicode));
What is EML File Format?
EML file format represents email messages saved using Outlook and other relevant applications. Almost all emailing clients support this file format for its compliance with RFC-822 Internet Message Format Standard. Microsoft Outlook is the default software for opening EML message types. EML files can be used for saving to disc as well as sending out to recipients using communication protocols.
What is PST File Format?
PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store email messages, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items. PST files function as a data storage container that allows users to access and manage their email data within Outlook. These files can be created and saved locally on a user’s computer or stored on a network server. PST files are commonly used for backing up email data, archiving old messages, and migrating email data between different computers or email clients. Additionally, PST files can be password-protected to enhance data security and privacy.
File Format Conversions supported by Aspose.Email for Java
Aspose.Email for Java offers an extensive set of file format conversions designed to seamlessly handle emails, contacts, calendars, attachments. It empowers developers to effortlessly manipulate and transform data to meet the diverse needs of their applications. Implementing file format conversions in email applications facilitates their interoperability and elevates efficiency. Overall, the library supports conversion from EML , EMLX , ICS , MBOX , MHTML , MSG , OFT , OLM , OST , PST , VCF to other formats elevating user experience.EML to PST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert EML into many other file formats including few listed below.