Export EML to PNG via .NET
.NET API to Render EML to PNG on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add EML to PNG conversion features to your applications. To do this, you can use the powerful file format manipulation APIs provided by Aspose.Total for .NET. Aspose.Email for .NET allows you to convert EML files to HTML, while Aspose.Words for .NET can render HTML to PNG.
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of APIs that enables developers to work with a wide range of file formats, including Microsoft Office, PDF, HTML, and more. Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that enables developers to manipulate email messages in various formats, including EML, MSG, MHT, and more. It also provides features such as message conversion, message extraction, and more. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that enables developers to create, modify, and convert documents in various formats, including DOC, DOCX, HTML, and more. It also provides features such as document rendering, document conversion, and more.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily add EML to PNG conversion features to your applications. Aspose.Email for .NET allows you to convert EML files to HTML, while Aspose.Words for .NET can render HTML to PNG. This makes it easy to add EML to PNG conversion features to your applications. With Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily add powerful file format manipulation features to your applications.
C# API to Convert EML to PNG
- Open EML file using MailMessage class
- Convert EML to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to PNG format using Save method and set Png as SaveFormat
Get Started with .NET File Format APIs
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MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.eml");
// save EML as a HTML
message.Save("HtmlOutput.html", SaveOptions.DefaultHtml);
// load HTML with an instance of Document
Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Png
document.Save("output.png", SaveFormat.Png);
Parse EML File via .NET
Before converting EML to PNG, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load EML document, parse it and have a look at your desired property. By using MapiMessage class of Aspose.Email for .NET API, you can get sender and recipients information. For example, you can check for a specific sender email for the conversion by using SenderName property.
var outlookMessageFile = MapiMessage.FromFile("message.eml");
// check for SenderName
if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){
//proceed with conversion process
}
Restrict PNG Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from EML to PNG, you might need to protect your output document. Sometimes you may need to limit the ability to edit a document and only allow certain actions with it. This can be useful to prevent other people from editing sensitive and confidential information in your document. Aspose.Words for .NET API, enables you to control the way you restrict the content using the ProtectionType enumeration parameter. You can set your document to read-only by using the following lines of code.
Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html");
// apply document protection and set protection password
doc.Protect(ProtectionType.ReadOnly, "password");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Png
document.Save("output.png", SaveFormat.Png);
Explore EML Conversion Options with .NET
What is EML File Format?
The EML file format, standing for Electronic Mail, is a widely used file format for storing email messages. It is primarily associated with email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Windows Mail. EML files contain the entire contents of an email message, including the sender and recipient information, subject, date, attachments, and the message body.
EML files are formatted in plain text and adhere to the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) standard, which allows for the inclusion of various types of content within an email message, such as text, images, and attachments. This makes EML files highly versatile and compatible with different email clients and platforms.
The EML format is commonly used for archiving or transferring individual email messages. It provides a convenient way to store emails as separate files, making it easier to organize and retrieve specific messages when needed. EML files can be opened and viewed in compatible email clients, allowing users to read and interact with the contents of the email message.
Furthermore, EML files can be easily shared via email or other file transfer methods. They preserve the original formatting, ensuring that the recipient sees the email exactly as it was sent, including any attachments or embedded images.
In addition to being used for individual email messages, EML files are also used in email migration and backup processes. They allow for the transfer of email messages between different email clients or the creation of backups to safeguard important communications.
What is PNG File Format?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a widely used raster graphics file format that was designed as a replacement for the older GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) format. Unlike GIF, which has a limited color palette and supports only indexed colors, PNG supports true color and grayscale images with a rich color depth.
The PNG format utilizes lossless compression, which means that it can reduce file size without sacrificing image quality. This makes it suitable for storing graphics that require high detail and clarity, such as photographs, illustrations, and logos. PNG files are often used on the web for images that need transparency, as PNG supports alpha channel transparency, allowing for smooth blending of images onto different backgrounds.
One of the advantages of PNG is that it supports both interlaced and non-interlaced images. Interlaced PNGs load gradually, displaying a low-resolution version of the image before progressively rendering the higher-resolution details. This feature is especially useful for large images or slow internet connections, as it provides a better user experience by showing a preview while the image loads.
PNG files can be created and edited with various graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Paint.NET. They are widely supported by modern web browsers, image viewers, and editing tools across different operating systems.