Export OFT to BMP via .NET
.NET API to Render OFT to BMP on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook
As a .NET developer, you may need to add features to your applications that allow for the conversion of OFT files to BMP. Fortunately, Aspose.Total for .NET provides a comprehensive suite of file format manipulation APIs that make this process easy.
Aspose.Email for .NET is the first step in the conversion process. This API allows you to convert OFT files to HTML. This is done by using the MailMessage.Save() method, which takes the OFT file as an input and outputs an HTML file.
Once the OFT file has been converted to HTML, Aspose.Words for .NET can be used to render the HTML to BMP. This is done by using the Document.Save() method, which takes the HTML file as an input and outputs a BMP file.
In summary, Aspose.Total for .NET provides a comprehensive suite of file format manipulation APIs that make it easy to convert OFT files to BMP. By using Aspose.Email for .NET to convert the OFT file to HTML, and then Aspose.Words for .NET to render the HTML to BMP, you can quickly and easily add OFT to BMP conversion features to your .NET applications.
C# API to Convert OFT to BMP
- Open OFT file using MailMessage class
- Convert OFT 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
Get Started with .NET File Format APIs
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MailMessage message = MailMessage.Load("sourceFile.oft");
// save OFT 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.Bmp
document.Save("output.bmp", SaveFormat.Bmp);
Parse OFT File via .NET
Before converting OFT to BMP, if you want to make sure that you are converting the correct email, you can load OFT 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.oft");
// check for SenderName
if(outlookMessageFile.SenderName == "John"){
//proceed with conversion process
}
Restrict BMP Document Editing via .NET
While saving the document from OFT 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);
Explore OFT Conversion Options with .NET
What is OFT File Format?
The OFT file format is associated with Microsoft Outlook and is used for creating email message templates. OFT stands for Outlook Form Template. It is a file format that allows users to design and save pre-formatted email templates with specific layouts, formatting, and content.
OFT files are typically used when users want to create consistent and standardized email messages for repetitive tasks or common communications. They can include placeholders for variables such as recipient names or subject lines, making it easier to personalize the template for individual recipients.
When an OFT file is opened in Microsoft Outlook, it creates a new email message based on the template design. Users can then customize the content, add or remove recipients, and make any necessary modifications before sending the email.
OFT files are particularly useful for businesses or individuals who frequently send similar types of emails, such as newsletters, announcements, or responses to common inquiries. By using OFT templates, users can save time and ensure consistency in their email communications.
It’s important to note that OFT files can only be opened and used with Microsoft Outlook. Other email clients or applications may not support this file format. Additionally, when sharing OFT templates with others, it is essential to ensure that they are using Microsoft Outlook to utilize the template properly.
What is BMP File Format?
The BMP (Bitmap) image format is a widely used raster graphics file format that stores image data pixel by pixel. Developed by Microsoft, BMP is a straightforward and uncompressed format that provides a simple representation of graphical data. It is commonly used for storing images in various applications, including Windows operating systems.
One of the notable features of BMP is its ability to store images with different color depths, ranging from black and white (1-bit) to 24-bit true color. This flexibility allows BMP to accurately represent a wide range of image types and color schemes. Additionally, BMP supports both indexed color and direct color, providing efficient color representation options. As an uncompressed format, BMP retains all the original image data, ensuring high-quality reproduction without any loss of detail. This attribute makes BMP suitable for applications where image fidelity is critical, such as medical imaging, graphic design, and computer-aided design (CAD).
Furthermore, BMP files are widely supported by various image editing software, making them easily accessible for editing and manipulation. The format also supports transparency and alpha channel, enabling the inclusion of transparent regions within an image. However, due to its lack of compression, BMP files can be relatively large compared to other image formats that utilize compression algorithms. This can result in larger file sizes and increased storage requirements. Therefore, BMP is generally favored for its fidelity and compatibility rather than its efficiency in terms of file size.