Convert MSG to MHT in Node.js via .NET
Outlook API JavaScript implementation to convert MSG files to MHT format.
Node.js Email API to Convert MSG Files to MHT Format
Aspose.Email for Node.js via .NET provides an efficient way to convert and manage email files across multiple formats. Leveraging the Outlook email API, it facilitates seamless MSG to MHT conversion, ensuring that email content is preserved in a web-compatible format. This Node.js email API allows developers to automate the process while maintaining email integrity, making it a valuable tool for long-term storage and web-based email viewing.
Introduction to MSG and MHT Formats
Before converting MSG to MHT, it’s essential to understand the formats:
- MSG: A file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store individual email messages.
- MHT: Allows web pages and their associated resources, such as images and scripts, to be saved and distributed as a single archive file.
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 MHT?
You may need to convert MSG files to MHT for several reasons:
Single File Format: MHT (MHTML) consolidates the entire email message, including its attachments, images, and formatting, into a single file, making it easier to share or archive.
Web Compatibility: MHT files can be opened in web browsers, providing a simple way to view Outlook emails without requiring specialized email software.
Document Integrity: Converting emails to MHT ensures that all elements of the email—such as inline images and formatting—are preserved in a web-ready format, maintaining consistency across platforms.
How to Convert MSG to MHT in Node.js
Aspose.Email for Node.js via .NET makes the MSG to MHT 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 MHT via Node.js
Node.js programmers can easily load & convert MSG files to MHT in just a few lines of code.
- Load MSG file with MailMessage.Load .
- Convert the file to MHT 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 MHT Conversion Node.js Code Sample
const asposeEmail = require('@aspose/email');
// Load MSG file
var message = asposeEmail.MailMessage.load("sample.msg");
// Save the file as MHT
message.save("output.mht", asposeEmail.SaveOptions.defaultMht);
Other Supported Types of Conversion
You can also convert MSG into other file formats listed below.