Create XLS File in PHP

Create XLS File Using PHP

How to Create XLS in PHP

It is easy for the developers to create, load, modify and convert XLS files within running different reporting applications for data processing in just a few lines of code.

1. Install ‘Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java’.
2. Add a library reference (import the library) to your PHP project.
3. Create an instance of Workbook class.
4. Access the relevant worksheet using getWorksheets.get() method.
5. Select the relevant cell, input the value into the desired cell using the cell name, like A1, B3, etc.
6. Save the workbook as XLS format using the save() method.

require_once("Java.inc");
require_once("lib/aspose.cells.php");

use aspose\cells;
use aspose\cells\Workbook;


$workbook = new Workbook();
$sheets = $workbook->getWorksheets();
$cells = $sheets->get(0)->getCells();

// Add relevant content in the cell
$cells->get("A1")->putValue("ColumnA");
$cells->get("B1")->putValue("ColumnB");
$cells->get("A2")->putValue("ValueA");
$cells->get("B2")->putValue("ValueB");


// Save the workbook as XLS file
$workbook->save("Excel.xls"); 

PHP library to create XLS file

There are three options to install “Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java” onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Install Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java in Windows. See Documentation
2. Install Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java in Linux. See Documentation
3. Install Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java in macOS. See Documentation

System Requirements

Aspose.Cells for PHP via Java is platform independent API and can be used on any platform (Windows, Linux, MacOS etc.) where PHP 7 or greater versions is installed. The machine must have Oracle JDK 7 or greater versions before setting up the installation.