Export MSG to EMF via .NET
.NET API to Render MSG to EMF on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add MSG to EMF conversion features inside your applications. To do this, you can use the powerful file format manipulation APIs provided by Aspose.Total for .NET. Aspose.Total for .NET is a suite of APIs that provides a comprehensive set of features for manipulating various file formats.
The first step in the conversion process is to convert the MSG file format to HTML. This can be done using Aspose.Email for .NET. Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that provides a wide range of features for manipulating MSG files. It can easily convert MSG files to HTML with just a few lines of code.
Once the MSG file has been converted to HTML, the next step is to render the HTML to EMF. This can be done using Aspose.Words for .NET. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that provides a wide range of features for manipulating Word documents. It can easily render HTML to EMF with just a few lines of code.
In conclusion, Aspose.Total for .NET provides a comprehensive set of features for manipulating various file formats. By using Aspose.Email for .NET and Aspose.Words for .NET, you can easily convert MSG files to HTML and render HTML to EMF. This makes it easy to add MSG to EMF conversion features inside your .NET applications.
C# API to Convert MSG to EMF
- Open MSG file using MailMessage class
- Convert MSG to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML by using Document class
- Save the document to EMF format using Save method and set Emf 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 .
MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.msg");
// save MSG 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.Emf
document.Save("output.emf", SaveFormat.Emf);
Parse MSG File via .NET
Before converting MSG to EMF, 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");
// check for SenderName
if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){
//proceed with conversion process
}
Restrict EMF Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from MSG to EMF, 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.Emf
document.Save("output.emf", SaveFormat.Emf);
Transforming MSG File to EMF Programmatically : Use Cases
Converting MSG Files into EMF Formats is Necessary to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Image Editing Capabilities. This conversion enables you to:
Use Cases:
- Graphic Design and Illustration: Convert MSG files to create static graphics, illustrations, and artwork.
- Digital Art Preservation: Use EMF formats to preserve digital art, ensure compatibility with legacy software, and maintain image integrity.
- Technical Drawing and CAD: Convert MSG files to support technical drawing, computer-aided design (CAD), and engineering applications.
- Screen Capture and Rasterization: Use EMF formats to capture screens, convert raster graphics to vector formats, and improve screen rendering quality.
- Digital Signage and Advertising: Convert MSG files to create engaging digital signage, advertising materials, and interactive displays.