Export MSG to BMP via .NET
.NET API to Render MSG to BMP on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add MSG to BMP conversion features to your applications. Aspose.Total for .NET is the perfect solution for this. It is a comprehensive suite of file format manipulation APIs that can help you achieve this goal.
Aspose.Email for .NET is the API that you need to use to convert MSG file format to HTML. It is a powerful .NET email library that can help you read, write, and manipulate Outlook MSG files without the need for Microsoft Outlook. It also supports a wide range of other email file formats, such as EML, MHT, and EMLX.
Once you have converted the MSG file to HTML, you can use Aspose.Words for .NET to render HTML to BMP. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful .NET word processing library that can help you create, edit, and convert documents in a variety of formats, including DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, HTML, and PDF. It also supports a wide range of image formats, such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP.
In summary, Aspose.Total for .NET is the perfect solution for .NET developers who need to add MSG to BMP conversion features to their applications. With Aspose.Email for .NET, you can convert MSG file format to HTML, and with Aspose.Words for .NET, you can render HTML to BMP. Both APIs are easy to use and offer a wide range of features to help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.
C# API to Convert MSG to BMP
- Open MSG file using MailMessage class
- Convert MSG to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to BMP format using Save method and set Bmp 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"); | |
| // SaveFormat.Png, Bmp, Gif, Jpeg, Tiff | |
| document.Save("output.png", SaveFormat.Png); |
Parse MSG File via .NET
Before converting MSG to BMP, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load MSG 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 BMP Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from MSG to BMP, 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.Bmp
document.Save("output.bmp", SaveFormat.Bmp);
Transforming MSG File to BMP Programmatically : Use Cases
MSG (Message File) files are used to store text-based messages, making them ideal for creating simple communication protocols and data exchange between applications. However, when working with image-based data, bitmap files like BMP become essential for image storage and sharing.
The conversion of MSG files into BMP formats is necessary to unlock the full potential of your image viewing and editing capabilities. This conversion enables you to:
Use Cases:
- Image Viewing and Editing: Convert MSG files to view and edit images, including bitmap files with high-resolution graphics and detailed textures.
- Game Development and Deployment: Use BMP files to store game assets, such as sprites, backgrounds, and effects, making it easier to deploy games across different platforms.
- Logo Design and Branding: Convert MSG files to create vector-based logos, allowing for scalable and high-quality branding materials.
- Digital Signage and Display: Use BMP files to display images on digital signage, including menus, advertisements, and information displays.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: Convert MSG files to visualize medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, facilitating accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.