Convert RTF to OST using Python
RTF to OST conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert RTF to OST
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that allows users to create documents with a wide range of formatting options. It is a popular format for exchanging documents between different applications. OST (Offline Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, tasks, and other data on the user’s computer. It is used to store data locally when the user is not connected to the Exchange server. Converting RTF to OST can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as archiving emails, transferring data between different versions of Outlook, or simply for convenience.
How Aspose.Total Helps for RTF to OST 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 make it easy to convert RTF to OST using Python. The conversion process is a two-step process. Firstly, the Word file is loaded and rendered into HTML via Aspose.Words for Python via .NET . Secondly, the converted HTML is loaded using Aspose.Email for Python via .NET and saved into OST format. This process is automated and can be easily integrated into any application.
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET is a comprehensive package that provides developers with the tools they need to create powerful applications. It is easy to use and can be used to quickly and easily convert RTF to OST. It is a great choice for Python developers who are looking to add a RTF to OST conversion feature within their application.
How to Convert RTF to OST in Python
- Open the source RTF file using Document class
- Call the
savemethod while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your RTF 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 RTF is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For RTF to OST 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