MBOX to OST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. MBOX to OST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert MBOX 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 MBOX Files to OST Format
Converting MBOX files to OST format is advantageous because OST files are offline data files used by Microsoft Outlook to store data locally on a user’s computer. This conversion allows users to access their email data even when offline, enabling them to read, compose, and manage emails without an internet connection. OST files also synchronize with the mail server once a connection is established, ensuring that any changes made offline are reflected in the main server.
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 MBOX files to OST format, the library offers a MboxStorageReader class which is used to read MBOX files and create a reader object. The PersonalStorage class of the library represents a storage file, which is used to store Outlook data, including emails, contacts, and calendar items. The MailMessage and the MapiMessage classes are used to create objects representing e-mail messages. The FolderInfo class represents a folder within a PST file and provides methods for managing messages within that folder. In the code snippet below, you can see how these classes work together to extract and convert email messages from an MBOX file for further use, storage, or transfer in the OST format. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert MBOX to OST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert MBOX file to OST in just a few lines of code.
- Load the mbox file using MboxStorageReader.createReader() method.
- Open the OST file using PersonalStorage.fromFile() method.
- Get the Inbox folder in the OST file using ost.getPredefinedFolder(StandardIpmFolder.Inbox) .
- Iterate through the mbox messages by enumerating MailMessage objects with the enumerateMessages() method.
- Convert each MailMessage object to a MapiMessage using MapiMessage.fromMailMessage() method.
- Add each MapiMessage to the Inbox folder in the PST file using folderInfo.addMessage(msg) .
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 MBOX to OST - Java
// Load mbox file
MboxStorageReader mbox = MboxStorageReader.createReader(mboxFilePath, new MboxLoadOptions());
// Open OST file
PersonalStorage ost = PersonalStorage.fromFile(ostFilePath);
// Get Inbox folder in the OST file
FolderInfo folderInfo = ost.getPredefinedFolder(StandardIpmFolder.Inbox);
// Iterate through mbox messages and add them to the PST folder
for (MailMessage eml : mbox.enumerateMessages()) {
MapiMessage msg = MapiMessage.fromMailMessage(eml);
folderInfo.addMessage(msg);
}
What is MBOX File Format?
The MBOX file format is a standard format for storing and organizing email messages in a concatenated format within a single file. It typically consists of a collection of email messages, each separated by a “From” header, making it a common choice for archiving and transferring emails across different email clients and systems.
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.MBOX to OST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert MBOX into many other file formats including few listed below.