OLM to MSG Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. OLM to MSG conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.EMAIL for Java
Overview
Convert OLM to MSG 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 OLM Files to MSG Format
Converting OLM files to MSG format can be beneficial for a number of reasons. MSG files are commonly used by Microsoft Outlook to store individual email messages, attachments, and other data. By converting OLM files to MSG format, users can easily transfer their email messages from Outlook for Mac to Outlook for Windows, as MSG files are easily readable and compatible with Outlook on Windows computers.
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 OLM files to MSG format, the library offers the OlmStorage class used to open and access the content of an OLM (Outlook for Mac) file. The FolderInfo class represents a folder within the OLM file and makes it possible to manipulate its content. The MapiMessage class provides developers with a comprehensive set of functionalities to work with email messages programmatically, enabling them to efficiently manage, manipulate, and interact with email data within their Java applications. And finally, the SaveOptions class provides options for saving email messages in different formats. In the code sample below, these classes enable developers to open an OLM file, retrieve the Inbox folder, iterate through the messages in the folder, and save each message in MSG format. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert OLM to MSG via Java
Aspose.Email API makes it easy for the developers to convert OLM file to MSG in just a few lines of code.
- Open the OLM file using the OlmStorage.fromFile method, providing the file path.
- Get the Inbox folder from the OLM file using the getFolder method, specifying the folder name as “Inbox” and setting the boolean parameter to true.
- Iterate through the messages in the Inbox folder using a for loop and the enumerateMapiMessages method of the FolderInfo object.
- Save each message in MSG format with the subject as the filename using the save method.
System Requirements
Aspose.Email for Java supports all major platforms and operating systems. Please 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 OLM to MSG - Java
// Open the OLM file
OlmStorage olm = OlmStorage.fromFile(olmFilePath);
// Get the Inbox folder
FolderInfo folder = olm.getFolder("Inbox", true);
// Iterate through messages in the folder
for (MapiMessage msg : folder.enumerateMapiMessages()) {
// Save each message in MSG format
msg.save(msg.getSubject() + ".MSG");
}
What is OLM File Format?
The OLM (Outlook for Mac) file format is used by Microsoft Outlook for Mac to store email messages, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other data. It is a proprietary file format specific to Outlook for Mac, allowing users to archive and back up their email data for offline access and migration purposes.
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.
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.OLM to MSG Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert OLM into many other file formats including few listed below.