Convert DOCM to MSG using Python
DOCM to MSG conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert
Converting a DOCM file to MSG format can be beneficial for a Python developer who is trying to add a DOCM to MSG conversion feature within an application. MSG format is a popular email format used by Microsoft Outlook and other email clients. It is a binary file format that stores email messages, contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, journals, posts, and other items. It is also used to store files and folders on the computer. Converting a DOCM file to MSG format can help to store the data in a more secure and organized manner.
How Aspose.Total Helps for DOCM to MSG Conversion
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a full package of various APIs dealing different formats including Email, Images and Microsoft Word formats. It includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs that makes the conversion of DOCM to MSG format easy using Python. It is a two step process, firstly load the Word file and render it into HTML via Aspose.Words for Python via .NET . Secondly load the converted HTML using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET and save it into MSG format. This process is automated and can be done quickly and easily with the help of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET. It also provides various features such as the ability to convert multiple files at once, support for different versions of Microsoft Word, and the ability to customize the output.
How to Convert DOCM to MSG in Python
- Open the source DOCM file using Document class
- Call the
savemethod while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your DOCM file is converted to HTML at the specified path - Now Load the saved HTML file using MailMessage.load
- Call the save method with relevant file path. So finally the DOCM is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For DOCM to MSG conversion, Python 3.5 or later is required
- Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words and Aspose.Email )
- Or use the following pip command
pip install aspose.wordsandpip install Aspose.Email-for-Python-via-NET - Moreover, Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS (see more for Words and Email ) and for Linux check additional requirements for gcc and libpython and follow step by step instructions INSTALL