Convert OST to PNG using Python
OST to PNG conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert OST to PNG?
The OST (Offline Storage Table) file format is used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, calendar items, tasks, and other data. It is an offline version of the PST (Personal Storage Table) file format, which is used to store data on the server. OST files are not compatible with other applications, so they must be converted to a more widely accepted format such as PNG (Portable Network Graphics) in order to be used in other applications.
How Aspose.Total Helps for OST to PNG 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 that can be used to automate the conversion process from OST to PNG. The APIs included in the package are Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET.
Using these APIs, the conversion process is a two-step process. Firstly, the OST file is loaded and rendered into HTML via Aspose.Email for Python via .NET. Secondly, the converted HTML is loaded using Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and saved into the respective Word PNG format. This process is simple and efficient, and can be easily integrated into any existing Python application.
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a powerful and reliable API that can be used to automate the conversion process from OST to PNG. It is easy to use and can be quickly integrated into any existing Python application. With its comprehensive set of APIs, it is the perfect solution for any Python developer looking to add a OST to PNG conversion feature within their application.
How to Convert OST to PNG in Python
- Open the source OST file using MailMessage.load class
- Call the
savemethod while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your OST 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 OST is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For OST to PNG 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