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MSG to EML Converter for Java Applications

Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. MSG to EML conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.

Convert MSG to EML 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 MSG Files to EML Format

Converting MSG files to EML format is beneficial because EML files are widely supported across different email clients and systems. This conversion allows for the preservation of email content, metadata, and attachments in a standardized format that can be easily imported, shared, or archived. Additionally, converting MSG files to EML format enables seamless integration of email data into various applications and simplifies data interchange across different platforms and devices.

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 MSG files to EML 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, convert, save emails, or perform other manipulations with them. The SaveOptions class provides options for saving email messages. The code snippet below demonstrates the use of Aspose.Email for Java classes to load and convert an email message from MSG to EML format. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .

Steps to Convert MSG to EML via Java

Java programmers can easily convert MSG file to EML in just a few lines of code.

  1. Load an existing MSG file by using the MailMessage.load() method, specifying the file path of the MSG file as the parameter.
  2. Create a variable named “message” to store the loaded message.
  3. Save the loaded message as an EML file by using the MailMessage.save method. Specify the output path for the EML file and use SaveOptions.getDefaultEml() to set default options for saving the message as an EML 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 MSG to EML - Java

// Load existing MSG file
MailMessage message = MailMessage.load(msgFilePath);
// Save the message as EML file
message.save(emlOutputPath, SaveOptions.getDefaultEml());
 

What is MSG File Format?

MSG is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, calendar items, tasks, and other information. An MSG file contains all the components of an email, including the message body, attachments, sender and recipient information, subject, date, and other metadata. This format allows users to save individual email messages or entire folders in a single file for easy storage and sharing. MSG files can be opened and viewed by Microsoft Outlook and some other email clients, but may not be compatible with all email programs.

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.

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.
  • MSG to EML Conversion Live Demos

    Other Supported Conversions

    You can also convert MSG into many other file formats including few listed below.

    MSG TO EMLX (Apple EMLX Format)
    MSG TO HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)
    MSG TO ICS (iCalendar)
    MSG TO MBOX (Electronic Mail Messages)
    MSG TO MHTML (Web Page Archive Format)
    MSG TO OFT (Outlook Email Templates)
    MSG TO OST (Offline Storage Files)
    MSG TO PST (Outlook Personal Storage Files)
    MSG TO VCF (Virtual Card Format)