Convert MSG to EML in Node.js via .NET
Outlook API JavaScript implementation to convert MSG files to EML format.
Node.js Email API to Convert MSG Files to EML Format
Aspose.Email introduces a flexible yet powerful Node.js API framework designed to manage and manipulate email file formats. It saves developer’s time & effort to create, manipulate or convert common email message formats without worrying about the complexities of the underlying format implementation. One of its key features is the ability to convert MSG files to EML, which is especially useful for businesses using Microsoft Outlook who need to transform their data into different formats for broader compatibility.
Introduction to MSG and EML Formats
Before converting MSG to EML, it’s essential to understand the formats:
- MSG: A file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store individual email messages.
- EML: A widely supported format used by various email clients, including Outlook Express, Thunderbird, and others.
When working with Node.js applications, having the ability to switch between these formats can greatly enhance the flexibility of your Node.js email client.
Why Convert MSG to EML?
You may need to convert MSG files to EML for several reasons:
Compatibility: EML is compatible with more email clients than MSG, making it a more versatile format.
Migration: Converting Outlook email data from MSG to EML simplifies the migration to other platforms.
Archiving: EML is often used for email archiving due to its simple, text-based structure.
How to Convert MSG to EML in Node.js
Aspose.Email for Node.js via .NET makes the MSG to EML conversion process simple with just a few steps. It utilizes the underlying Node.js via .NET platform to access and modify email files effectively.
Install Aspose.Email for Node.js via .NET
To leverage the power of the API, spare a minute to install it on your local environment.
You can install the library through npm, which integrates fine with a Node.js API framework.
Command
npm install @aspose/email
Steps to Convert MSG to EML in Node.js
Node.js programmers can easily load & convert MSG files to EML in just a few lines of code.
- Load MSG file with MailMessage.Load .
- Convert the file to EML format by calling the Save method specifying the desired output filename and the file format.
System Requirements
Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or any compatible operating system that supports .NET Framework or .NET Core like Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS and others).
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.
- Aspose.Email for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
MSG to EML Conversion Node.js Code Sample
const asposeEmail = require('@aspose/email');
// Load MSG file
var message = asposeEmail.MailMessage.load("sample.msg");
// Save the file as EML
message.save("output.eml", asposeEmail.SaveOptions.defaultEml);
Other Supported Types of Conversion
You can also convert MSG into other file formats listed below.