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Use container extraction to open archive-like formats (ZIP, RAR, TAR), Outlook stores (PST/OST), PDF portfolios, and email attachments, then parse their contents.
from groupdocs.parser import Parser
from groupdocs.parser.exceptions import UnsupportedDocumentFormatException
with Parser("./archive.zip") as parser:
attachments = parser.get_container()
if attachments is None:
print("Container extraction isn't supported for this format.")
else:
for item in attachments:
print(item.file_path)
try:
with item.open_parser() as attachment_parser:
reader = attachment_parser.get_text()
print(reader.read_to_end() if reader is not None else "No text available.")
except UnsupportedDocumentFormatException:
print("Item format is not supported.")
The following sample file is used in this example: archive.zip
finance/invoice-HLP-2025-0412.pdf
INVOICE
FROM Invoice Number HLP-2025-0412
Northwind Coffee Roasters Invoice Date 4 November 2025
4 Roastery Lane, Millbrook Due Date 4 December 2025
alex.chen@northwindroa
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- Instantiate
Parserfor the container file. - Call
get_container()to listContainerItementries. - For each item, use
open_parser()to create aParserover the embedded content and reuse standard extraction methods (get_text,get_images,get_metadata, etc.). - Handle unsupported formats with
UnsupportedDocumentFormatException.
For working with attachments in complex scenarios (nested containers, load options), see the advanced containers guide.
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