Convert PST to ICS via C#
PST to ICS C# conversion using .NET API without Outlook® or Thunderbird® dependencies.
Aspose.Email for .NET
Overview
How to Convert PST to ICS Using C#
For C# developers looking for a reliable and efficient solution to convert PST to ICS, Aspose.Email for .NET offers a comprehensive and user-friendly file conversion API. The API is a part of a progressive and versatile library providing a straightforward and intuitive approach to handle various email processing tasks, such as creating and managing email messages, attachments, extracting email metadata, interacting with email servers via various protocols, as well as converting between email formats without Outlook or Thunderbird dependencies.
Developers utilizing the library can easily convert files from one format to another with high quality results in just a few lines of code. The process includes some simple and straightforward steps like loading email data, processing it and saving it in the desired format. This makes the API an outstanding tool for automating file conversion tasks in C# applications.
Converting PST to ICS facilitates effective handling of calendar data migration and integration tasks for developers. Supported by our user-friendly API, this approach empowers developers to automate and streamline calendar data transfer, enabling a smooth transition between calendar applications and eliminating the necessity of intricate manual conversion methods. Consequently, developers can save time and resources while enhancing the efficiency of their calendar processes.
Convert your PST files to ICS format right now. Start by including the Aspose.Email namespace in your C# project. You can do it by performing one of the following actions:
Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.Email and install it on your device.
Use the following command from the Package Manager Console:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Email
For further information you can consult our documentation or support.
Steps to Convert PST to ICS via C#
.NET programmers can easily load & convert PST files to ICS in just a few lines of code.
- Load the PST file “storage.pst” using the PersonalStorage.FromFile method.
- Create the output directory if it does not exist.
- Access the calendar folder within the PST file using the GetPredefinedFolder method.
- Iterate through each calendar item in the calendar folder.
- Save each calendar item as an .ics file in the output directory.
System Requirements
Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and PHP, VBScript, Delphi, C++ via COM Interop.
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Aspose.EMAIL for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
This sample code shows PST to ICS C# Conversion
using (var pst = PersonalStorage.FromFile("storage.pst"))
{
// Ensure the output directory exists
Directory.CreateDirectory(outputDirectory);
var calendarFolder = pst.GetPredefinedFolder(StandardIpmFolder.Appointments);
// Iterate through PST messages and save them as .ics files
int count = 1;
foreach (var msg in calendarFolder.EnumerateMapiMessages())
{
// Search a calendar view and save it as .ics file
var icsFilePath = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, $"Message{count}.ics");
if (msg.SupportedType == MapiItemType.Calendar)
{
var calendar = (MapiCalendar)msg.ToMapiMessageItem();
calendar.Save("appointment.ics", AppointmentSaveFormat.Ics);
}
Console.WriteLine($"Message {count} saved as: {icsFilePath}");
count++;
}
}
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Other Supported Conversions
You can also convert PST into many other file formats including few listed below.