Convert MSG to XPS using Python

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

Why to Convert MSG to XPS?

MSG is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, tasks, and other items. It is a proprietary format and is not supported by many other applications. XPS is an open standard format developed by Microsoft and is supported by many applications. Converting MSG to XPS allows users to view and share the content of MSG files with other applications.

How Aspose.Total helps for MSG to XPS 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 makes the conversion of MSG to XPS easy 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 XPS format. This process can be automated using the API and can be used to convert multiple MSG files to XPS format.

How to Convert MSG to XPS 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 XPS 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 XPS in Python

MSG to XPS conversion transforms email message files into a fixed-layout document format designed for consistent visual presentation and printing. It is useful when message content must be preserved with stable formatting across viewing environments. In automation workflows, MSG to XPS conversion supports dependable rendering, controlled document output, and archival consistency. It helps organizations standardize visual email records in systems that require fixed-layout document handling.

Key Use Cases

Fixed-Layout Preservation
Retain message formatting in a visually consistent document format.
Print and View Consistency
Ensure predictable output across supported display and print environments.
Stable Document Archiving
Store message-derived records in a format suited to controlled presentation.

Automation Scenarios

Automated Fixed-Format Conversion
Convert MSG files into XPS for reliable rendering and storage workflows.
Controlled Output Pipelines
Use XPS output in systems that require stable visual document presentation.
Scalable Archive Standardization
Normalize message records into fixed-layout documents for long-term management.

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 PDF (Portable Document Format)

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)