Export OFT to GIF via .NET

.NET API to Render OFT to GIF on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Word or Outlook

As a .NET developer, you may need to add OFT to GIF 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 your desired results.

Aspose.Email for .NET is a powerful API that can be used to convert OFT file format to HTML. It is a feature-rich API that provides a wide range of features such as email message conversion, email message manipulation, email message extraction, and more. It also supports various file formats such as MSG, EML, EMLX, MHTML, and more.

Once you have converted the OFT file to HTML, you can use Aspose.Words for .NET to render HTML to GIF. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that provides a wide range of features such as document conversion, document manipulation, document extraction, and more. It also supports various file formats such as DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, and more.

In conclusion, Aspose.Total for .NET is the perfect solution for .NET developers who need to add OFT to GIF conversion features to their applications. With Aspose.Email for .NET, you can convert OFT file format to HTML and with Aspose.Words for .NET, you can render HTML to GIF.

C# API to Convert OFT to GIF

Open OFT file using MailMessage class
Convert OFT to HTML by using Save method
Load HTML by using Document class
Save the document to GIF format using Save method and set Gif as SaveFormat

Get Started with .NET File Format APIs

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.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.Gif
document.Save("output.gif", SaveFormat.Gif); 

Parse OFT File via .NET

Before converting OFT to GIF, 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 GIF Document Editing via .NET

While saving the document from OFT to GIF, 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.Gif
document.Save("output.gif", SaveFormat.Gif);  

Explore OFT Conversion Options with .NET

Convert OFT to BMP (Bitmap Image File)

Convert OFT to DOC (Microsoft Word Binary Format)

Convert OFT to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)

Convert OFT to DOCX (Office 2007+ Word Document)

Convert OFT to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)

Convert OFT to DOTM (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)

Convert OFT to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)

Convert OFT to EMF (Enhanced Metafile Format)

Convert OFT to EPUB (Open eBook File)

Convert OFT to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert OFT to IMAGE (Image Files)

Convert OFT to JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)

Convert OFT to MD (Markdown Language)

Convert OFT to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)

Convert OFT to OTT (OpenDocument Template)

Convert OFT to PCL (Printer Command Language)

Convert OFT to PDF (Portable Document Format)

Convert OFT to PNG (Portable Network Graphic)

Convert OFT to PS (PostScript File)

Convert OFT to RTF (Rich Text Format)

Convert OFT to SVG (Scalar Vector Graphics)

Convert OFT to TEXT

Convert OFT to TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

Convert OFT to WORD (WordProcessing File Formats)

Convert OFT to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert OFT to XPS (XML Paper Specifications)

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 GIF File Format?

format known for its ability to support animations and transparency. Developed by CompuServe in 1987, the GIF format has become ubiquitous on the web and is supported by virtually all web browsers and image editing software.

GIF files use lossless compression, meaning that the image quality is not compromised when the file size is reduced. This makes GIFs ideal for graphics with solid areas of color and sharp edges, such as logos, icons, and simple animations. The compression algorithm reduces the file size by identifying repetitive patterns and encoding them more efficiently.

One of the distinctive features of GIF files is their support for animations. Multiple images, known as frames, can be combined within a single GIF file to create a looping animation. This has made GIFs a popular format for creating short, simple, and often humorous animations that can be easily shared and displayed on websites and social media platforms.

Transparency is another notable feature of GIF files. They support both fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels, allowing images to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. This transparency feature has made GIFs a common choice for creating logos, icons, and graphics that need to be placed on various backgrounds without a visible border or background color.