Convert MD to EML using Python

MD to EML conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.

 

Why to Convert MD to EML?

Markdown (MD) is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax. It is used for writing and formatting text documents, and is often used for creating readme files, for writing messages in online discussion forums, and to create rich text using a plain text editor. On the other hand, EML is an email message format used for storing email messages. It is a file format used for storing and sending emails. It is supported by many email clients and can be opened in any text editor. Therefore, it is important to convert MD to EML in order to make the content more accessible and readable.

How Aspose.Total Helps for MD to EML 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 provides a comprehensive set of APIs to automate the conversion process. It includes two APIs, Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, which makes the conversion of MD to EML 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 EML format. This process is simple and efficient and can be used to convert MD to EML quickly and easily.

How to Convert MD to EML in Python

  • Open the source MD file using Document class
  • Call the save method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your MD 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 MD is converted

Conversion Requirements

  • For MD to EML 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 and pip 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
 

Save MD To EML in Python

 

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What is MD File Format?

MD, or Markdown, is a lightweight markup language commonly used for formatting plain text documents. It was created by John Gruber in 2004 with the goal of allowing writers to focus on content without the distractions of complex formatting. Markdown uses simple and intuitive syntax that can be easily converted into HTML or other document formats.

In Markdown, you can apply formatting to text by using a combination of special characters and plain text. For example, you can use asterisks or underscores to create italic or bold text, hashtags to create headings, and hyphens or asterisks to create lists. Markdown also supports adding links, images, code snippets, and tables.

One of the advantages of Markdown is its readability in its raw form, as it closely resembles plain text. It can be written in any text editor and easily converted into HTML or other formats using various tools and converters. Markdown files have the .md or .markdown file extension.

Markdown is widely used for writing documentation, creating blog posts, and even in version control systems like Git. Its simplicity and versatility have made it a popular choice among writers, developers, and content creators for creating structured and well-formatted documents with minimal effort.

What is EML File Format?

The EML file format, standing for Electronic Mail, is a widely used file format for storing email messages. It is primarily associated with email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Windows Mail. EML files contain the entire contents of an email message, including the sender and recipient information, subject, date, attachments, and the message body.

EML files are formatted in plain text and adhere to the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) standard, which allows for the inclusion of various types of content within an email message, such as text, images, and attachments. This makes EML files highly versatile and compatible with different email clients and platforms.

The EML format is commonly used for archiving or transferring individual email messages. It provides a convenient way to store emails as separate files, making it easier to organize and retrieve specific messages when needed. EML files can be opened and viewed in compatible email clients, allowing users to read and interact with the contents of the email message.

Furthermore, EML files can be easily shared via email or other file transfer methods. They preserve the original formatting, ensuring that the recipient sees the email exactly as it was sent, including any attachments or embedded images.

In addition to being used for individual email messages, EML files are also used in email migration and backup processes. They allow for the transfer of email messages between different email clients or the creation of backups to safeguard important communications.