Convert XPS to PST using Python

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

Why to Convert XPS to PST?

XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a document format developed by Microsoft. It is used to store documents in a fixed layout format. It is similar to PDF format but it is more secure and reliable. PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, notes, calendar items, and other data. It is used to store data in an offline mode. Therefore, it is necessary to convert XPS to PST format in order to access the data in Outlook.

How Aspose.Total helps for XPS 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 simple and efficient way to convert XPS to PST format. It is a two step process, firstly load the XPS 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 API is easy to use and provides a reliable way to convert XPS to PST format. It also provides various features such as support for different versions of Outlook, support for different versions of Windows, and support for different versions of Python.

How to Convert XPS to PST 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 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 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 PST in Python

XPS to PST conversion using Python APIs enables fixed-layout document content to be converted into a widely used mailbox archive format for storage, migration, and compliance workflows. This is valuable when organizations need to consolidate document-derived communications into structured mail archives for long-term access and system portability. Through automation, teams can convert high volumes of XPS files into archive-ready outputs, reduce manual packaging work, and support scalable information governance processes.

Key Use Cases

Mail Archive Creation Convert XPS-based communication content into PST files for structured storage.
Compliance and Retention Support Preserve document-derived messages in archive formats suitable for governance workflows.
Migration and Backup Preparation Use PST outputs to support mailbox transfer, backup, or restoration scenarios.
Consolidated Communication Storage Organize multiple converted items into a manageable archival container.

Automation Scenarios

Scheduled Archive Generation Automatically create PST outputs from recurring document production workflows.
Batch Conversion Pipelines Process many XPS files into PST archives with minimal manual effort.
Compliance Workflow Automation Send converted PST files into retention, review, or legal hold systems.
Cross-System Data Preparation Use conversion scripts to prepare communication archives during platform changes.