Convert MSG to TEXT using Python
MSG to TEXT conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Outlook.
Why Convert MSG to Text via Python?
Converting MSG to text via Python is important for simplifying message content extraction and making it accessible and readable in a plain text format. This process enables effective data handling, searching, and integration within Python applications, enhancing data processing and accessibility for various purposes.
How Aspose.Total can help in MSG to Text Conversion?
For Python developers looking to implement MSG to TEXT conversion in their applications, the Aspose.Total for Python via .NET API provides an automated solution. This comprehensive API package covers various formats, including Email, Images, and Microsoft Word. Specifically, the Aspose.Email for Python via .NET and Aspose.Words for Python via .NET APIs, part of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET, streamline this conversion process using Python. The process involves two steps: first, load the email and render it as HTML using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, and then load the converted HTML with Aspose.Words for Python via .NET to save it in the respective TEXT format. This approach simplifies MSG to TEXT conversion within Python applications.
How to Convert MSG to TEXT in Python?
- Open the source MSG file using MailMessage.load class
- Call the
savemethod 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 Text Conversion Requirements
- For MSG to TEXT 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.wordsandpip 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
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What is MSG File Format?
MSG is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store individual email messages. MSG stands for “Outlook Message Format”. It contains all the components of an email, including the sender, recipient, subject, message body, attachments, and other metadata.
MSG files are proprietary to Microsoft Outlook and are commonly used for archiving or transferring email messages. They can be created when users save individual emails from their mailbox or when messages are exported or backed up from Outlook.
The MSG format preserves the original formatting and properties of the email, allowing it to be viewed and accessed in the same way as it was in the Outlook client. This includes retaining rich text formatting, hyperlinks, embedded images, and attachments.
MSG files can be opened and viewed directly in Microsoft Outlook. They can also be opened by other email clients that support the MSG format or by specialized software designed for MSG file handling. Additionally, MSG files can be converted to other formats, such as EML (Email Message Format), for compatibility with different email clients.
One notable feature of MSG files is the ability to store email attachments within the file itself. This ensures that all related content is kept together and can be easily accessed. It also simplifies the process of sharing or archiving emails with their attachments intact.