Convert OST to TEXT using Python
OST to TEXT 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 OST to TEXT. It includes two APIs, Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, which make the conversion process easy and straightforward. The process involves two steps: firstly, the Email is loaded and rendered into HTML using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET, and then the HTML is loaded using Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and saved into the respective Word TEXT format. This API package is a great solution for Python developers who need to quickly and easily convert OST to TEXT. It is reliable, efficient, and easy to use, making it an ideal choice for developers who need to quickly and accurately convert OST to TEXT.
How to Convert OST to TEXT 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 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 OST File Format?
OST (Offline Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store offline copies of user mailbox data. When working with Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook allows users to work in cached mode, where a local copy of the mailbox data is stored on the user’s computer. This local copy is saved in the OST file format.
OST files enable users to access their mailbox data even when they are not connected to the Exchange server. Any changes made to the mailbox data while working offline, such as composing or deleting emails, are synchronized with the Exchange server once the user reconnects.
OST files store various types of data, including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items. They maintain the folder structure and item hierarchy of the user’s mailbox, allowing for a seamless offline experience.
One of the key benefits of OST files is their ability to facilitate offline access and data synchronization. Users can continue to work with their mailbox data, even without an active internet connection, and all changes are synchronized automatically when connectivity is restored.
It’s important to note that OST files are tied to the specific Outlook profile and Exchange account they were created for. They cannot be opened or accessed independently and require the original Outlook profile to function properly.