Convert XPS to VCF using Python
XPS to VCF conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Why to Convert XPS to VCF?
XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a document format developed by Microsoft. It is used to store documents in a fixed layout format. VCF (vCard File) is a file format used to store contact information. It is widely used by many email and address book programs, including Microsoft Outlook. Converting XPS to VCF can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as transferring contact information from one program to another, or for archiving contact information.How Aspose.Total Helps for XPS to VCF 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 to automate the conversion process from XPS to VCF. It includes Aspose.Words for Python via .NET and Aspose.Email for Python via .NET APIs that make this conversion easy 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 VCF format. This process is simple and efficient, and can be used to quickly convert XPS to VCF.How to Convert XPS to VCF in Python
- Open the source XPS file using Document class
- Call the
savemethod 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 VCF 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 XPS File Format?
XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.
The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.
XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.
To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.
What is VCF File Format?
A vCard is indeed a file format standard used for electronic business cards. It serves as a digital representation of a traditional business card and allows for easy exchange of contact information between different devices, such as computers, smartphones, and email systems.
A vCard file can store various details about an individual or organization, including name, address, phone numbers, email addresses, URLs, logos, and even photographs. This information can be easily accessed and imported into address books or contact management systems.
Creating a vCard can be done using a simple text editor by following the vCard specification guidelines. Alternatively, there are specialized vCard creator tools available that provide a user-friendly interface for generating vCard files.
The vCard file format is based on the vCard specification developed by the Internet Mail Consortium (IMC). This specification was established to enable the exchange of contact information in electronic formats. The vCard file format itself is a text file that adheres to the structure and syntax defined by the vCard specification.