HTML to PST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. HTML to PST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert HTML 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 HTML Files to PST Format
Converting HTML files to PST format can be beneficial for organizing, storing, and managing email messages within Microsoft Outlook. PST files allow for easy backup, archiving, and migration of emails, providing offline access and efficient organization of email data. This conversion helps streamline email management and facilitates access to emails within the Outlook environment.
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 PST format, the library offers a PersonalStorage class to create an object representing a .pst 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, these classes work together to create a new PST file, add a folder, load HTML content into a message, and add the message to the specified folder within the PST file. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert HTML to PST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert HTML file to PST in just a few lines of code.
- Create a new PST file “outputFile.pst” with Unicode format version using the PersonalStorage.create() method.
- Add a subfolder named “Inbox” to the root folder of the PST file using the addSubFolder() method of the FolderInfo class.
- Load the HTML content as a MAPI message using the MapiMessage.load() method, specifying HtmlLoadOptions .
- 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 PST - Java
PersonalStorage pst = PersonalStorage.create("outputFile.pst", FileFormatVersion.Unicode);
FolderInfo inbox = pst.getRootFolder().addSubFolder("Inbox");
MapiMessage msg = MapiMessage.load("content.html", new HtmlLoadOptions());
inbox.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 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.HTML to PST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert HTML into many other file formats including few listed below.