HTML to OST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. HTML to OST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert HTML to OST 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 HTML Files to OST Format
OST files are commonly used in Outlook to store and manage email messages and other data in offline mode. Converting HTML files to OST allows for easier access to and management of email messages offline, without the need for an internet connection. Additionally, OST files are typically more secure and can help reduce the risk of data loss.
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 HTML messages to OST format, the library offers a PersonalStorage class to create an object representing an .ost file, MapiMessage class representing an Outlook Message format document to be parsed allowing for the access to various properties of an email message such as subject, sender, recipients, attachments, body content, and more. The FolderInfo class represents the information about personal folders in a mail storage and allows the user to create, delete, rename, and retrieve folders within a mail storage, as well as perform various operations on the messages stored in these folders. In the code snippet below, the classes are used to read email message content from an HTML file, load data from an OST file, and add the email message to the “Inbox” folder within the mail storage. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert HTML to OST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert HTML file to OST in just a few lines of code.
- Open the PST file “storage.ost” using the PersonalStorage.fromFile() method.
- Load the HTML content as a MAPI message using the MapiMessage.load() method, specifying HtmlLoadOptions .
- Retrieve the “Inbox” subfolder from the root folder of the PST file using the getSubFolder() method of the FolderInfo class.
- Add the loaded MAPI message to the “Inbox” folder within the PST file using the addMessage() method of the FolderInfo class.
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 HTML to OST - Java
PersonalStorage ost = PersonalStorage.fromFile("storage.ost");
MapiMessage msg = MapiMessage.load("content.html", new HtmlLoadOptions();
FolderInfo folderInfo = ost.getRootFolder().getSubFolder("Inbox");
folderInfo.addMessage(msg);
What is HTML File Format?
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the extension for web pages created for display in browsers. Known as language of the web, HTML has evolved with requirements of new information requirements to be displayed as part of web pages. The latest variant is known as HTML 5 that gives a lot of flexibility for working with the language. HTML pages are either received from server, where these are hosted, or can be loaded from local system as well. Each HTML page is made up of HTML elements such as forms, text, images, animations, links, etc. These elements are represented by tags such as img, a, p and several others where each tag has start and end. It can also embed applications written in scripting languages such as JavaScript and Style Sheets (CSS) for overall layout representation.
What is OST File Format?
OST (Offline Storage Table) file format is a file that stores a copy of mailbox items from an Exchange server, allowing users to access their mailbox data even when they are offline. OST files are synchronized with the Exchange server when a connection is established, ensuring that any changes made offline are updated on the server as well. OST files are used by Microsoft Outlook for email, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items in an Exchange environment.
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.HTML to OST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert HTML into many other file formats including few listed below.