OST to OFT Converter for Java Applications
Intuitive Java API to convert email files between formats. OST to OFT conversion code sample and its integration with Java projects.
Aspose.Email for Java
Overview
Convert OST to OFT 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 OST Files to OFT Format
Converting OST files to OFT format using Aspose.Email for Java provides a robust and efficient solution for managing email data. With Aspose.Email’s intuitive API, developers can seamlessly parse OST files, extract email content, and convert it into OFT format. This conversion process maintains the original email structure, attachments, and metadata, allowing for a seamless transition of information. By utilizing Aspose.Email’s reliable conversion tools, developers can effortlessly incorporate OST to OFT conversion capabilities into their applications.
To convert OST files to OFT format, the library offers the PersonalStorage class which is used to open a storage file, allowing access to its content and structure. The FolderInfo class represents a folder within the storage file and makes it possible to manipulate its content. The library also has the StandardIpmFolder enumeration to define standard folders within an Outlook personal storage file. In the code snippet below, the ‘StandardIpmFolder.Inbox’ is used to specify the Inbox folder. 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. The SaveOptions class provides options for saving email messages in different formats. In the code sample below, these classes work together to open an OST file, retrieve messages from the Inbox folder, extract and save each message as an OFT file in a destination folder. For more information about the API high code features, please visit our reference resources .
Steps to Convert OST to OFT via Java
Java programmers can easily convert OST file to OFT in just a few lines of code.
- Open the OST file by creating a PersonalStorage object using the PersonalStorage.fromFile() method with the path to the OST file.
- Create the output directory if it does not exist already using the new File(outputDirectory).mkdirs() command.
- Get the Inbox folder from the OST file using the ost.getPredefinedFolder(StandardIpmFolder.Inbox) method.
- Iterate through all the messages in the Inbox folder using a for loop and the enumerateMapiMessages() method.
- Save each message as an OFT file by creating a path for the file, using the save(oftFilePath, SaveOptions.getDefaultOft()) method.
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 OST to OFT - Java
// Open the OST file
PersonalStorage ost = PersonalStorage.fromFile(ostFilePath);
// Ensure the output directory exists
new File(outputDirectory).mkdirs();
// Get the Inbox folder from OST
FolderInfo inboxFolder = ost.getPredefinedFolder(StandardIpmFolder.Inbox);
// Iterate through OST messages and save them as .oft files
int count = 1;
for (MapiMessage msg : inboxFolder.enumerateMapiMessages()) {
// Save each message as .oft file
String oftFilePath = outputDirectory + File.separator + "Message" + count + ".oft";
msg.save(oftFilePath, SaveOptions.getDefaultOft());
System.out.println("Message " + count + " saved as: " + oftFilePath);
count++;
}
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.
What is OFT File Format?
OFT is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to save email templates. An OFT file contains the layout and content of an email message, including text, images, and formatting, but it does not include recipient information or specific details such as the subject line or message body. OFT files are used to create reusable email templates that can be easily customized and reused for sending similar messages multiple times. Users can save time and effort by using OFT files to quickly create and send emails with consistent formatting and content.
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.OST to OFT Conversion Live Demos
Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert OST into many other file formats including few listed below.