MBOX to PST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. MBOX to PST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert MBOX 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 MBOX Files to PST Format
PST files are the native format for Outlook and are not compatible with MBOX files, which are commonly used by other email clients such as Thunderbird and Apple Mail. By converting MBOX files to PST format, users can easily import their email messages, contacts, and other data into Outlook without losing any important information. Additionally, PST files offer advanced features and functionality that may not be available in MBOX files, making them a preferred choice for many users.
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 PST 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 personal storage (PST) 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 PST format. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert MBOX to PST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert MBOX file to PST in just a few lines of code.
- Load the mbox file using MboxStorageReader.createReader() method.
- Create a PST file using PersonalStorage.create() method with the specified file path and FileFormatVersion.
- Get the Inbox folder in the PST file by creating a new folder with the name “Inbox” using ost.createPredefinedFolder() method.
- 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 PST - Java
// Load mbox file
MboxStorageReader mbox = MboxStorageReader.createReader(mboxFilePath, new MboxLoadOptions());
// Create PST file
PersonalStorage ost = PersonalStorage.create(pstFilePath, FileFormatVersion.Unicode);
// Get Inbox folder in the PST file
FolderInfo folderInfo = ost.createPredefinedFolder("Inbox", 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 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.MBOX to PST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert MBOX into many other file formats including few listed below.