Convert JSON Format to PPS via C#
C# API to parse JSON to PPS without using Microsoft® PowerPoint
Converting JSON to PPS within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application is a simple two-step process. The first step is to use Aspose.Cells for .NET to parse JSON to PPTX. This API is part of the Aspose.Total for .NET package. The second step is to use Aspose.Slides for .NET to convert PPTX to PPS.
Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful .NET library that enables developers to create, manipulate and convert spreadsheets without requiring Microsoft Excel. It supports a wide range of file formats, including XLS, XLSX, CSV, ODS, HTML, PDF, XPS, and many more. It also provides features such as data validation, worksheet protection, charting, and more.
Aspose.Slides for .NET is a powerful .NET library that enables developers to create, manipulate and convert presentations without requiring Microsoft PowerPoint. It supports a wide range of file formats, including PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX, ODP, HTML, PDF, XPS, and many more. It also provides features such as text formatting, slide transitions, animations, and more.
By using Aspose.Cells for .NET and Aspose.Slides for .NET, developers can easily convert JSON to PPS within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application. Both APIs are part of the Aspose.Total for .NET package, which provides a comprehensive set of APIs for working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Convert JSON Format to PPS via C#
- Create a new Workbook object and read valid JSON data from file
- Import JSON file to worksheet using JsonUtility class and Save it as PPTX
- Load PPTX document by using Presentation class
- Save the document to PPS format using Save method
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Install from the command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
Set Layout and Convert JSON Format to PPS via C#
While parsing JSON to PPS, you can also set layout options for your JSON format using JsonLayoutOptions . It allows you to process array as a table, ignore nulls, ignore array title, ignore object title, convert string to number or date, set date and number format, and set title style. All of these options allow you to present your data as per your needs. The following code snippet shows you how to set the layout options.
Convert JSON Format to PPS with Watermark
Using the API, you can also convert JSON to PPS with watermark. In order to add a watermark to your PPS document, you can first parse JSON to PPTX and add a watermark to it. In order to add a watermark, load the newly created PPTX file using the Presentation class, select the master presentation, add shape type using AddAutoShape, and add watermark text using AddTextFrame. After adding the watermark, you can save the document to PPS.
Explore JSON Conversion Options with .NET
What is JSON File Format?
The JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) file format is a lightweight and widely used data interchange format. It was derived from the JavaScript programming language but is now language-independent and supported by various programming languages. JSON files store data in a structured and readable format, making them easy to understand and process by both humans and machines.
JSON files consist of key-value pairs organized in a hierarchical structure. They represent data in a simple and intuitive way using objects (enclosed in curly braces {}) and arrays (enclosed in square brackets []). Each key is paired with a corresponding value, which can be a string, number, boolean, null, object, or array. This flexibility allows JSON to handle complex and nested data structures.
One of the main advantages of JSON is its simplicity and ease of use. Its lightweight nature and minimal syntax make it efficient for data transmission over networks and storage in files. JSON files are commonly used for data exchange between web servers and clients, as well as for configuration files, APIs, and storing structured data.
JSON files are human-readable and can be easily understood and modified using a text editor. They are also machine-readable, allowing applications to parse and process JSON data efficiently. Many programming languages provide built-in libraries or packages for working with JSON, simplifying the parsing and serialization of JSON data.
What is PPS File Format?
The PPS file format is an extension used by Microsoft PowerPoint to save presentations specifically designed for slideshow purposes. It stands for “PowerPoint Slide Show” and is closely related to the PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) format. PPS files contain a collection of slides, each with its own content, layout, and formatting.
Unlike PPT files, which open in the PowerPoint editor, PPS files are intended to be opened directly in slideshow mode. When a PPS file is opened, it launches the presentation in full-screen mode, immediately displaying the slides in the order they were created. This allows for a seamless and uninterrupted presentation experience without the need for manual navigation.
PPS files are commonly used for sharing presentations with others who only need to view the slides rather than edit them. By saving a presentation as a PPS file, you ensure that recipients can open and view the presentation as intended without accidentally modifying the content. This makes it a convenient format for distributing slideshows for meetings, conferences, or self-running presentations.
The PPS format retains all the visual elements, animations, transitions, and multimedia content included in the original PowerPoint presentation. It provides a convenient way to deliver polished and professional-looking slideshows that maintain their intended design and effects.
To open and view PPS files, recipients typically need a compatible software application such as Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, or other presentation software capable of reading PPS files. These applications allow users to enjoy the full presentation experience without the need for authoring or editing capabilities.