Convert XLSX to XLS via C++
High performance XLSX to XLS conversion using C++ library without the need of Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice or Adobe Acrobat installation.
Aspose.Cells for C++
Overview
How to Convert XLSX to XLS Using C++
In order to convert XLSX to XLS, we will use Aspose.Cells for C++ API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C++ platform. You can download its latest version directly, just open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.Cells.Cpp and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells.Cpp
Steps to Convert XLSX to XLS via C++
C++ developers can easily convert XLSX file to XLS in just a few lines of code.
- Load XLSX file using Factory::CreateIWorkbook.
- Call the Save() method.
- Pass the output file path with (XLS) file extension.
- Open the XLS file in compatible program.
System Requirements
Before running the C++ conversion sample code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with C++ Runtime Environment for Windows 32 bit, Windows 64 bit and Linux 64 bit.
- Add reference to the Aspose.Cells for C++ DLL in your project.
intrusive_ptr<Aspose::Cells::IWorkbook> wkb = Factory::CreateIWorkbook(new String("Input.xlsx"));
wkb->Save(new String("Output.pdf"));
C++ Excel File Manipulation Library
Excel API can be used to create, edit, convert and render Microsoft Excel formats to different formats. Moreover, it can be used for comprehensive charting, scalable reporting and reliable calculations within software applications. Aspose.Cells is a standalone API and it does not require any software like Microsoft or OpenOffice.XLSX What is XLSX File Format
XLSX is well-known format for Microsoft Excel documents that was introduced by Microsoft with the release of Microsoft Office 2007. Based on structure organized according to the Open Packaging Conventions as outlined in Part 2 of the OOXML standard ECMA-376, the new format is a zip package that contains a number of XML files. The underlying structure and files can be examined by simply unzipping the .xlsx file.
Read MoreXLS What is XLS File Format
Files with XLS extension represent Excel Binary File Format. Such files can be created by Microsoft Excel as well as other similar spreadsheet programs such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers. File saved by Excel is known as Workbook where each workbook can have one or more worksheets. Data is stored and displayed to users in table format in worksheet and can span numeric values, text data, formulas, external data connections, images, and charts. Applications like Microsoft Excel lets you export workbook data to several different formats including PDF, CSV, XLSX, TXT, HTML, XPS, and several others. The XLS file format was replaced with a more open and structured format, XLSX, with the release of Microsoft Excel 2007. The latest versions still provide support for creating and reading XLS files, though XLSX is the first choice of use now.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert XLSX into many other file formats including few listed below.