Convert MSG to PDF using Python

Add MSG to PDF conversion feature to your Python Apps without installing Microsoft Outlook.

Why Convert Outlook's MSG files to PDF via Python?

Converting Outlook’s MSG files to PDF via Python is essential for archiving and sharing email content in a standardized and universally compatible format. This conversion simplifies email management, enhances document portability, and ensures data integrity, making it valuable for email archiving, legal compliance, and document distribution within Python applications.

How Aspose.Total can help in MSG to PDF Conversion?

For a Python developer, who is trying to add a MSG to PDF conversion feature within application? Aspose.Total for Python via .NET API can help to automate the conversion process. It’s a full package of various APIs dealing different formats including Email, Images and Microsoft Word formats. Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs that are part of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET package makes this conversion easy using Python. It’s 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 PDF format.

How to Convert MSG to PDF in Python?

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

MSG to PDF Converter Library

For MSG to PDF 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 MSG as PDF via Python Code

MSG to PDF conversion transforms email message content into a stable, widely accepted document format that preserves layout and supports easy sharing. It is one of the most practical options for archiving, distributing, and reviewing email-derived information. In automation systems, MSG to PDF workflows enable dependable recordkeeping, searchable archives, and consistent document output across devices. They are widely used for compliance, reporting, and scalable digital document management.

Key Use Cases

Reliable Archival Storage
Preserve email content in a fixed-layout format suited to long-term retention.
Universal Sharing
Distribute converted messages in a format broadly supported across platforms.
Formal Documentation
Include email records in case files, reports, and official documentation sets.

Automation Scenarios

Compliance Archiving Pipelines
Automatically convert MSG files into PDF for regulated storage workflows.
Searchable Document Repositories
Feed PDF outputs into indexing and retrieval systems for easier access.
Automated Record Distribution
Generate shareable documents from message content for reporting and review.

Explore MSG Conversion Options with Python

Convert MSG to BMP (Bitmap Image File)

Convert MSG to DOC (Microsoft Word Binary Format)

Convert MSG to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)

Convert MSG to DOCX (Office 2007+ Word Document)

Convert MSG to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)

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

Convert MSG to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)

Convert MSG to EMF (Enhanced Metafile Format)

Convert MSG to EPUB (Open eBook File)

Convert MSG to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert MSG to GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)

Convert MSG to IMAGE (Image Files)

Convert MSG to JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)

Convert MSG to MD (Markdown Language)

Convert MSG to MSG (Outlook Message Item File)

Convert MSG to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)

Convert MSG to OTT (OpenDocument Template)

Convert MSG to PCL (Printer Command Language)

Convert MSG to PNG (Portable Network Graphic)

Convert MSG to PS (PostScript File)

Convert MSG to RTF (Rich Text Format)

Convert MSG to SVG (Scalar Vector Graphics)

Convert MSG to TEXT

Convert MSG to TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

Convert MSG to WORD (WordProcessing File Formats)

Convert MSG to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert MSG to XPS (XML Paper Specifications)