MSG to PST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. MSG to PST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert MSG 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 MSG Files to PST Format
Converting MSG files to PST (Outlook Personal Storage Table) format programmatically enables the consolidation and archiving of email messages, folders, and attachments from Microsoft Outlook into a single, portable file. This conversion facilitates data management, backup, and migration tasks, allowing users to organize and access their email data in a centralized and standardized format.
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 PST format, the library offers the PersonalStorage class which is used to open a storage file, allowing access to its content and structure. The MapiMessage class is used to load and manipulate an email message stored in MSG format. The FolderInfo class, representing a folder within the PST file, makes it possible to manipulate its content. In the code sample below, these classes enable developers to create, manipulate, and store email messages within PST files, facilitating tasks such as organizing, archiving, and managing email data in Outlook storage tables with ease. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert MSG to PST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert MSG file to PST in just a few lines of code.
- Create the output PST file using PersonalStorage.create() method and provide the PST file path and FileFormatVersion.Unicode as parameters.
- Add an ‘Inbox’ folder to the root folder of the PST file by calling addSubFolder() method on the root folder of the PersonalStorage instance and passing “Inbox” as the folder name.
- Load the MSG file using MapiMessage.load method and provide the MSG file path as a parameter.
- Add the loaded MAPI message to the ‘Inbox’ folder in the PST file by calling addMessage() method on the ‘Inbox’ FolderInfo instance and passing the MapiMessage instance as a parameter.
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 PST - Java
// Create the output PST file
PersonalStorage pst = PersonalStorage.create(pstFilePath, FileFormatVersion.Unicode);
// Add Inbox folder to the root folder
FolderInfo inbox = pst.getRootFolder().addSubFolder("Inbox");
// Load the MSG file
MapiMessage msg = MapiMessage.load(msgFilePath);
// Add the MAPI message to the Inbox folder
inbox.addMessage(msg);
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 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.MSG to PST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert MSG into many other file formats including few listed below.