Convert XPS to OFT using Python

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

Why to Convert XPS to OFT

XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a document format developed by Microsoft. It is used to store documents in a fixed layout format. OFT (Outlook Template) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store email messages, contact details, and other items. OFT files are used to create email templates that can be used to quickly create emails with the same layout and content. Converting XPS to OFT allows users to create email templates from existing XPS documents.

How Aspose.Total Helps for XPS to OFT 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 XPS to OFT using Python. 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 OFT format. This process can be automated using the Aspose.Total for Python via .NET API, making it easy for Python developers to add XPS to OFT conversion feature within their applications.

How to Convert XPS to OFT in Python

Open the source XPS file using Document class
Call the save method while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your XPS 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 XPS is converted

Conversion Requirements

For XPS to OFT 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 XPS To OFT in Python

XPS to OFT conversion with Python APIs enables fixed-layout document content to be transformed into reusable email template files. This is useful when organizations want to convert structured document outputs into repeatable messaging templates for notifications, campaigns, approvals, or standardized correspondence. In automation workflows, this conversion improves consistency, reduces repetitive authoring, and supports scalable generation of templated communications from document-centric systems and business rules.

Key Use Cases

Reusable Email Template Creation
Converts XPS content into OFT templates that can be reused for recurring communication scenarios.
Standardized Correspondence Workflows
Helps maintain consistent structure and messaging across document-driven email processes.
Template-Based Notification Systems
Supports turning document outputs into repeatable email templates for operational messaging.
Process-Driven Communication Design
Enables structured document content to feed directly into templated outreach workflows.

Automation Scenarios

Dynamic Template Generation
Systems can convert XPS documents into OFT templates for future automated message population.
Rule-Based Communication Pipelines
Automated workflows can select and generate templates based on document type or workflow stage.
High-Volume Template Preparation
Batch jobs can create multiple OFT files from standardized XPS inputs for scalable communication operations.
Integrated Notification Automation
Converted templates can be used in systems that merge data programmatically for personalized outbound messages.