Convert MSG to RTF using Python

MSG to RTF conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word^® or Outlook.

Aspose.Total for Python via .NET" is a comprehensive package of APIs that can help Python developers automate the process of converting MSG to RTF. It includes “Aspose.Words for Python via .NET” and “Aspose.Email for Python via .NET” APIs, which make the conversion process easy and efficient. The conversion process is a two-step process. First, the Email is loaded and rendered into HTML using the “Aspose.Email for Python via .NET” API. Then, the HTML is loaded using the “Aspose.Words for Python via .NET” API and saved into the respective Word RTF format. The “Aspose.Total for Python via .NET” package is a great tool for Python developers who are looking to add MSG to RTF conversion features to their applications. It is a powerful and reliable package that can help developers automate the conversion process quickly and easily. It is also easy to use and can be integrated into existing applications with minimal effort. With its comprehensive set of APIs, it is the perfect solution for developers who need to add MSG to RTF conversion features to their applications.

How to Convert MSG to RTF 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

Conversion Requirements

For MSG to RTF 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 To RTF in Python

MSG to RTF conversion transforms email messages into rich text format for editable and broadly compatible text document handling. It is useful when email content needs to retain basic formatting while remaining easy to open in many document environments. In automation workflows, MSG to RTF conversion supports content extraction, editable archive creation, and simple interoperability across legacy and modern systems. It balances structure, accessibility, and flexibility for scalable document processes.

Key Use Cases

Formatted Text Preservation
Retain message formatting in an editable text document form.
Broad Document Compatibility
Share converted email content across many text processing environments.
Legacy Workflow Support
Use rich text output in systems that require lightweight formatted documents.

Automation Scenarios

Editable Archive Generation
Convert MSG files into RTF for searchable and revisable document storage.
Cross-System Text Workflows
Move converted files through mixed environments that need flexible compatibility.
Automated Content Reuse
Repurpose formatted email text in downstream documentation and reporting tasks.

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

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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 PDF (Portable Document Format)

Convert MSG to PNG (Portable Network Graphic)

Convert MSG to PS (PostScript File)

Convert MSG to SVG (Scalar Vector Graphics)

Convert MSG to TEXT

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Convert MSG to WORD (WordProcessing File Formats)

Convert MSG to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert MSG to XPS (XML Paper Specifications)