Render XML to EXCEL in Android Apps
Transform XML to EXCEL within Android applications without requiring Microsoft® Excel or Adobe® Acrobat Reader
Integrating XML to EXCEL conversion feature within your android applications is a two step process. Firstly, you can use Aspose.PDF for Android via Java to convert XML to XLSX. Aspose.PDF for Android via Java is a powerful PDF manipulation API that is part of the Aspose.Total for Android via Java product family. It allows you to convert XML to XLSX with ease. Secondly, you can convert XLSX to EXCEL by using Aspose.Cells for Android via Java. Aspose.Cells for Android via Java is a powerful Spreadsheet Processing API that is also part of the Aspose.Total for Android via Java product family. It allows you to convert XLSX to EXCEL with ease. By using both APIs, you can easily integrate XML to EXCEL conversion feature within your android applications.
Android API to Render XML to EXCEL
Get Started with Android via Java APIs
You can easily use Aspose.Total for Android via Java directly from Maven and install Aspose.PDF for Android via Java and Aspose.Cells for Android via Java in your applications.
Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .
Get XMP Metadata of XML File in Android Apps
Aspose.PDF for Android via Java allows you to access a XML file’s XMP metadata. In order to get the metadata, create a Document object and open the input XML file and use the getMetadata() property to get the metadata.
Protect EXCEL Document in Android via Java
Aspose.Cells for Android via Java supports protecting your EXCEL file depending upon your needs. In order to protect your document you can use protectSharedWorkbook method of Workbook class.
Explore XML Conversion Options with Android
What is XML File Format?
XML, which stands for Extensible Markup Language, is a file format that shares similarities with HTML but has a different purpose and structure. The primary objective of XML is to store and transport data in a self-describing and platform-independent manner. It provides a set of rules for defining custom tags that allow users to create their own markup languages specific to their needs.
The key advantage of XML is its ability to represent data in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. This makes it suitable for creating data protocols and exchanging structured information over networks such as the World Wide Web (WWW). XML-based file formats, such as Microsoft Open XML, LibreOffice OpenDocument, XHTML, and SVG, utilize XML to define the structure and content of their documents.
The extensibility of XML is denoted by the “X” in its name, which implies that the language can be expanded to include new tags and elements as required. This flexibility allows XML to adapt to diverse data structures and requirements, making it widely adopted in various industries and domains.
However, one drawback of XML is its verbosity. XML files can be relatively large due to the inclusion of markup tags and repetitive structure. This can make XML documents more challenging to read and process, especially when dealing with large datasets. Care must be taken to manage the markup tags effectively to avoid errors or inconsistencies in the data.
What is EXCEL File Format?
Microsoft Excel is a widely used spreadsheet software known for its ability to save and share data in various file formats. The different file formats supported by Excel offer flexibility and compatibility with other software applications.
The default file format in Excel is XLS, while the newer and more efficient XLSX format has gained popularity. XLSX files have advantages such as smaller file sizes, improved data recovery, and better compatibility with other programs.
For simpler data exchange, Excel supports CSV (Comma-Separated Values) and TXT (Plain Text) formats. CSV files use commas to separate data, making them easily readable by different applications. TXT files store plain text data without any formatting.
To preserve formatting and layout when sharing data, Excel allows saving files in the PDF (Portable Document Format) format. PDF files are widely used for publishing Excel data while retaining its visual presentation.
For collaborative projects, Excel offers the ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) format, which is open-source and compatible with various software applications.
DBF (dBASE File) is a less commonly used format in Excel, but it is advantageous for handling large datasets and is compatible with dBASE software.
Excel also supports formats like XLT (Excel Template), XLTX (Excel Open XML Template), XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template), and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) for template usage or data exchange between different software applications.