OFT to OST Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. OFT to OST conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert OFT 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 OFT Files to OST Format
OFT files are Microsoft Outlook email template files that store the layout and design of an email message, including formatting, images, and text. They are used for creating new messages with specific formatting and content. On the other hand, OST files are used by Outlook to store synchronized offline copies of your mailbox data. If you want to import a template to a storage file, one approach could be to convert the OFT template into an email message (MSG file) and then save it within the OST file alongside other mailbox data.
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 OFT files to OST 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 used to load and manipulate an email message stored in MSG format, and the FolderInfo class representing a folder within the storage file and making it possible to manipulate its content. In the code sample below, these classes work together to open an OST file, load an OFT file as a MAPI message, and add the message to the Inbox folder within the OST file. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert OFT to OST via Java
Java programmers can easily convert OFT file to OST in just a few lines of code.
- Open the OST file using the PersonalStorage.fromFile method, specifying the path of the file.
- Load the OFT file using the MapiMessage.load method, specifying the file path.
- Get the Inbox folder inside the OST file by accessing the root folder of the OST and then getting the subfolder named “Inbox”.
- Add the loaded message (oft) to the Inbox folder in the OST file using the addMessage method on the folderInfo object.
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 OFT to OST - Java
// Open the OST file
PersonalStorage ost = PersonalStorage.fromFile(ostFilePath);
// Load the Oft file
MapiMessage oft = MapiMessage.load(oftFilePath);
// Add the message to the Inbox folder in the OST file
FolderInfo folderInfo = ost.getRootFolder().getSubFolder("Inbox");
folderInfo.addMessage(oft);
What is OFT File Format?
Files with .OFT extension represent message template files that are created using Microsoft Outlook. The pre-formatted layout set for message templates is then used for sending out emails with common information to save time. Such files can be generated by creating a new email, adding necessary information and then using the Save As Office Template (*.oft) dropdown from Microsoft Outlook.
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.OFT to OST Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert OFT into many other file formats including few listed below.