Email to PDF using Ruby
Convert EML and MSG emails to PDF with multiple settings
The Email to PDF Ruby library offers a versatile solution for converting EML and MSG files into PDF or PDF/A formats. It supports the inclusion of email headers in the PDF, ensuring that crucial metadata is preserved in the conversion. With customizable options like PageOrientation, PageSize, and Margins, users can tailor the PDF output to meet specific needs. Additionally, the Ruby library features PDF compression to optimize file size without compromising quality. Ideal for archiving, sharing, or printing, this Ruby library provides a seamless transition from email to accessible PDF documents.
Try for FREEConvertAPI Ruby library install
ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a Email to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:
gem 'convert_api'
Authenticate your Ruby library
You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
config.api_secret = 'your-api-secret'
end
Convert Email to PDF using Ruby in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this email to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:
Upload the file and see how it works
You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!
Advanced Email to PDF conversion parameters
This property controls the inclusion of email header in the PDF conversion process.
When set to true
, the converter will incorporate the email's header information, such as From, To, Subject, Date, etc., into the generated PDF file.
Convert email attachments.
Merge email body with attachments during the conversion process. Only works when ConvertAttachments
property enabled.
PDF page orientation.
Values: portrait landscape
PDF page size.
Values: a0 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 letter legal ledger
Set the page top margin in millimeters (mm).
Set the page right margin in millimeters (mm).
Set the page bottom margin in millimeters (mm).
Set the page left margin in millimeters (mm).
It tries to produce smaller output files but requires Adobe Reader 6, released in 2003 or newer, to view created PDF files.
Create PDF/A-1b compliant document.