EML to PDF using Ruby

Convert EML emails to PDF with multiple settings

EML to PDF features

The EML to PDF Ruby SDK swiftly converts EML email files into PDF documents, offering a rapid solution to your email file conversion needs.

It includes options for adding email headers, adjusting page orientation and size, setting margins, and compressing files. The Ruby SDK also supports converting email attachments and merging them with email bodies, creating PDF and PDF/A compliant documents.

This Ruby SDK is useful for businesses needing to archive emails in a standardized and accessible format, and for legal firms requiring documented email evidence in a secure, non-editable format.

ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a EML to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

        Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
    
gem 'convert_api'

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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:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


        ConvertApi.configure do |config|
        

           config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
        

        end

Convert EML to PDF using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this eml to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

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Conversion parameters

ConvertHeader Bool

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.

ConvertAttachments Bool

Convert email attachments.

Merge Bool

Merge email body with attachments during the conversion process. Only works when ConvertAttachments property enabled.

PageOrientation Collection

PDF page orientation.

Values: portrait landscape

PageSize Collection

PDF page size.

Values: a0 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 letter legal ledger

MarginTop Integer

Set the page top margin in millimeters (mm).

MarginRight Integer

Set the page right margin in millimeters (mm).

MarginBottom Integer

Set the page bottom margin in millimeters (mm).

MarginLeft Integer

Set the page left margin in millimeters (mm).

CompressPDF Bool

It tries to produce smaller output files but requires Adobe Reader 6, released in 2003 or newer, to view created PDF files.

Pdfa Bool

Create PDF/A-1b compliant document.