Convert ODT to PST using Python
ODT to PST conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert ODT to PST?
OpenDocument Text (ODT) is a file format used for word processing documents, such as those created by OpenOffice or LibreOffice. It is an open standard for document exchange and is based on the XML format. PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, tasks, calendar items, notes, and other Outlook items. It is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft and is used to store data locally on a user’s computer. Converting ODT to PST is necessary when a user wants to access their ODT documents in Microsoft Outlook.
How Aspose.Total helps for ODT to PST 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 work with various file formats. It includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs that can be used to automate the conversion process from ODT to PST. 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 PST format. This makes the conversion process easy and efficient for Python developers.
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a comprehensive package of APIs that can be used to automate the conversion process from ODT to PST. It includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs that can be used to render the Word file into HTML and then load the HTML into PST format. This makes the conversion process easy and efficient for Python developers. It also provides a wide range of features such as support for various file formats, support for different languages, support for various platforms, and more. Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a great choice for Python developers who are looking to add a ODT to PST conversion feature within their application.
How to Convert ODT to PST in Python
- Open the source ODT file using Document class
- Call the
save
method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your ODT 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 ODT is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For ODT to PST 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
andpip 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