How to Convert MSG Files to TXT Using GroupDocs.Conversion in .NET: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Struggling to convert Microsoft Outlook email messages from the MSG format into plain text files? This comprehensive guide will walk you through using GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET, a powerful library that simplifies this process. By following these steps, you can automate converting your emails into TXT format seamlessly.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The benefits of converting MSG files to TXT
  • How to set up and use GroupDocs.Conversion in your .NET projects
  • Step-by-step implementation for file conversion
  • Real-world applications and performance tips

Let’s dive into the prerequisites you need before getting started.

Prerequisites

Required Libraries, Versions, and Dependencies

To follow this tutorial, you’ll need:

  • GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET (Version 25.3.0)
  • A basic understanding of C# programming and .NET environment setup

Environment Setup Requirements

Ensure your development environment is ready with Visual Studio or a similar IDE that supports .NET projects.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Familiarity with file handling in .NET will be helpful but not necessary, as this guide includes detailed explanations.

Setting Up GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

Installation Instructions

NuGet Package Manager Console

Install-Package GroupDocs.Conversion -Version 25.3.0

.NET CLI

dotnet add package GroupDocs.Conversion --version 25.3.0

License Acquisition Steps

  • Free Trial: Access basic features to test the library.
  • Temporary License: For extended testing, obtain a temporary license from GroupDocs’ website.
  • Purchase: For full access and support, purchase a license at GroupDocs Purchase Page.

Basic Initialization and Setup

Here’s how you can initialize and set up GroupDocs.Conversion in your C# application:

using GroupDocs.Conversion;
// Initialize the converter with a path to your MSG file
var converter = new Converter("sample.msg");

Implementation Guide

Let’s break down the conversion process into manageable sections.

Convert MSG File to TXT Format

This feature allows you to convert an Outlook email (.msg) into a text file for easy viewing or processing in any text editor.

Define Path Constants

Start by defining where your source MSG and output TXT files will reside:

string sampleMsgPath = Path.Combine("YOUR_DOCUMENT_DIRECTORY\