Convert ICS to OTT using Python
ICS to OTT conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert ICS to OTT?
ICS (iCalendar) is a widely used format for exchanging calendar information between different applications. It is used to store events, to-do lists, and other calendar-related information. OTT (OpenDocument Text) is an open standard for word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and graphics. It is used for creating and editing documents, and is the default file format for many office suites. Converting ICS to OTT is necessary for applications that require documents in the OTT format.
How Aspose.Total Helps for ICS to OTT 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 ICS to OTT 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 respective Word OTT format. This makes it easy for Python developers to add ICS to OTT conversion feature within their applications.
How to Convert ICS to OTT in Python
- Open the source ICS file using MailMessage.load class
- Call the
save
method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your ICS 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 ICS is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For ICS to OTT 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