Why to Convert EMLX to DOT?
EMLX is a file format used by Apple Mail to store emails. It is a plain text file that contains the email message, including the headers, body, and attachments. On the other hand, DOT is a file format used by Microsoft Word to store documents. It is a binary file that contains the document’s formatting, layout, and other information. Converting EMLX to DOT is useful for users who want to view their emails in a more user-friendly format, such as a Word document.
How Aspose.Total Helps for EMLX to DOT 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 make it easy to convert EMLX to DOT using Python. It is a two-step process, firstly load Email and render it into HTML via Aspose.Email for Python via .NET. Secondly, load the converted HTML using Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and save it into the respective Word DOT format. This API helps developers to automate the conversion process and save time and effort.
How to Convert EMLX to DOT in Python
- Open the source EMLX file using MailMessage.load class
- Call the
save
method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your EMLX file is converted to HTML at the specified path - Now Load the saved HTML file using Document
- Call the save method with relevant file path. So finally the EMLX is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For EMLX to DOT 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.words
andpip 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