PST File Viewer for .NET
View PST without needing Microsoft Outlook or Thunderbird installed.
Aspose.Email for .NET
Overview
How to View PST File Using C#
In order to view PST file, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use API for C# platform to be used with any Viewer. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.Email and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Email
Steps to View PST via C#
Aspose.Email makes it easy for the developers to view the PST file with just few lines of code.
- Load PST file in an instance of MailMessage via Load method
- Call the MailMessage.Save method to save PST in HTML format
- Call Process.Start with path to resultant HTML to load PST content in default browser
System Requirements
Aspose.Email for .NET is supported on all major operating systems. Just make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Xamarin Platforms
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
- Aspose.Email for .NET referenced in your project
C# code to view PST
string output = System.IO.Path.GetTempPath() + Guid.NewGuid().ToString() + ".html";
// load the PST file in an instance of MailMessage
using (var message = Aspose.Email.MailMessage.Load("template.pst"))
{
// save PST in HTML format
message.Save(output, Aspose.Email.SaveOptions.DefaultHtml);
}
// load resultant HTML in default browser
System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(output);
About Aspose.Email for .NET API
Aspose.Email is a Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird formats parsing solution. One can easily create, manipulate, convert email and storage formats such as MSG, EMLX, EML and MHT. Handling of email attachments, customization of message headers and implementation of different network protocols like POP3, IMAP & SMTP to send & receive emails is much easier. Its a standalone API and does not require Microsoft Outlook or any other software installation.Free App to View PST
PST What is PST File Format
Files with .PST extension represent Outlook Personal Storage Files (also called Personal Storage Table) that store variety of user information. User information is stored in folders of different types that include emails, calendar items, notes, contacts, and several other file formats. PST files are used for archiving emailing data offline that can be later loaded and viewed in various applications.
Read MoreOther Supported Viewer Formats
Using C#, One can also view many other file formats including.