Export EMLX to DOC via .NET
.NET API to Render EMLX to DOC on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add EMLX to DOC conversion features to your applications. To do this, you can use the powerful file format manipulation APIs of Aspose.Total for .NET. Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that can be used to convert EMLX file format to HTML. After that, Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render HTML to DOC.
Aspose.Total for .NET is a suite of APIs that provides a comprehensive set of file format manipulation features. It includes APIs for manipulating a wide range of file formats, including Microsoft Office, PDF, HTML, and more. Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that can be used to manipulate email messages in various formats, including EMLX. It can be used to convert EMLX files to HTML.
Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that can be used to manipulate documents in various formats, including DOC. It can be used to render HTML to DOC. It provides a wide range of features, including document conversion, document manipulation, document rendering, and more.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily add EMLX to DOC conversion features to your applications. Aspose.Email for .NET can be used to convert EMLX file format to HTML, and Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render HTML to DOC. With these powerful APIs, you can easily add EMLX to DOC conversion features to your applications.
C# API to Convert EMLX to DOC
- Open EMLX file using MailMessage class
- Convert EMLX to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to DOC format using Save method and set Doc as SaveFormat
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
| //sourceFile.eml, sourceFile.emlx, sourceFile.oft | |
| MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.msg"); | |
| message.Save("HtmlOutput.html", SaveOptions.DefaultHtml); | |
| Document document = new Document("HtmlOutput.html"); | |
| // DOC, DOCM, DOT, DOTM, DOTX, FlatOPC, ODT, OTT, RTF, TXT, XPS | |
| document.Save("output.docx", SaveFormat.Docx); |
Parse EMLX File via .NET
Before converting EMLX to DOC, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load EMLX 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.msg"); | |
| if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){ | |
| //proceed with conversion process | |
| } |
Restrict DOC Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from EMLX to DOC, 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.Doc
document.Save("output.doc", SaveFormat.Doc);
Transforming EMLX File to DOC Programmatically : Use Cases
EMFX (Enhanced Metadata Framework) files are used to store metadata information, making them ideal for creating structured data records and databases. However, when working with dynamic content, Microsoft Office documents become essential for document management and collaboration.
The conversion of EMFX files into Word formats is necessary to unlock the full potential of your document management and collaboration capabilities. This conversion enables you to:
Use Cases:
- Document Review and Approval: Convert EMFX files to review and approve documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Content Management: Use Word to manage large volumes of content, including articles, reports, and presentations, making it easier to find and access the information you need.
- Collaboration and Workflow: Convert EMFX files to facilitate collaboration and workflow among teams, enabling real-time commenting, tracking changes, and ensuring document accuracy.
- Search and Retrieval: Use Word to search and retrieve specific documents, reducing time spent searching for information and increasing productivity.
- Document Versioning and Control: Convert EMFX files to maintain multiple versions of documents, enabling version control and revision history, making it easier to track changes and collaborate with others.