Render MD to XAML via .NET
.NET API to Export MD to XAML on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Microsoft® PowerPoint
Aspose.Total for .NET is a powerful package of File Format Automation APIs that makes it easy to render MD to XAML in two simple steps. The first step is to use the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, to transform the MD file format into PPTX. The second step is to use the Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, to convert the PPTX to XAML.
The PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, is a comprehensive library that enables developers to create, read, edit, and convert PDF documents. It provides a wide range of features such as document manipulation, text extraction, image extraction, and more. It also supports a variety of file formats including PDF, XPS, and HTML.
The Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, is a comprehensive library that enables developers to create, read, edit, and convert presentation documents. It provides a wide range of features such as document manipulation, text extraction, image extraction, and more. It also supports a variety of file formats including PPTX, PPT, and ODP.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can easily render MD to XAML in two simple steps. The PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, is used to transform the MD file format into PPTX, and the Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, is used to convert the PPTX to XAML. This package of powerful File Format Automation APIs makes it easy to render MD to XAML quickly and efficiently.
.NET API to Convert MD to XAML
- Open MD file using Document class
- Convert MD to PPTX by using Save method
- Load PPTX file by using Presentation class
- Save the document to XAML format using
Save
method and set
Xamlas SaveFormat
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
Document document = new Document("input.md");
// save MD as a PPTX
document.Save("PptxOutput.pptx", SaveFormat.Pptx);
// load PPTX with an instance of Presentation
Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);
Get XMP Metadata from MD File via .NET
While converting MD to XAML, you might need extra XMP metadata information to prioritize your batch conversion process. For example you can get and sort your conversion documents based on creation date and process the documents accordingly. Aspose.PDF for .NET allows you to access a MD file’s XMP metadata. To get a MD file’s metadata, you can create a Document object and open the input MD file. After that, you can get the file’s metadata using the Metadata property.
Document doc = new Document("input.md");
// get MD XMP properties
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CreateDate"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:Nickname"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CustomProperty"]);
Create Read Only XAML File via .NET
By using Aspose.Slides for .NET API, you can further enhance the features of your conversion application. One of the feature can be to create your output file read only to increase security. The API allows you to set your XAML file to Read-Only, which means users (after they open the presentation) see the Read-Only recommendation.
Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// make XAML read only
presentation.ProtectionManager.ReadOnlyRecommended = true;
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);
Explore MD Conversion Options with .NET
What is MD File Format?
MD, or Markdown, is a lightweight markup language commonly used for formatting plain text documents. It was created by John Gruber in 2004 with the goal of allowing writers to focus on content without the distractions of complex formatting. Markdown uses simple and intuitive syntax that can be easily converted into HTML or other document formats.
In Markdown, you can apply formatting to text by using a combination of special characters and plain text. For example, you can use asterisks or underscores to create italic or bold text, hashtags to create headings, and hyphens or asterisks to create lists. Markdown also supports adding links, images, code snippets, and tables.
One of the advantages of Markdown is its readability in its raw form, as it closely resembles plain text. It can be written in any text editor and easily converted into HTML or other formats using various tools and converters. Markdown files have the .md or .markdown file extension.
Markdown is widely used for writing documentation, creating blog posts, and even in version control systems like Git. Its simplicity and versatility have made it a popular choice among writers, developers, and content creators for creating structured and well-formatted documents with minimal effort.
What is XAML File Format?
XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) is an XML-based language developed by Microsoft for initializing objects and defining structured values. It is extensively used in Microsoft’s WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) technology for designing and building advanced user interfaces.
With XAML, it is possible to create a wide range of objects, including user interface elements such as buttons, text boxes, and media elements. Additionally, non-user interface objects such as brushes and geometries can also be defined using XAML.
Typically, XAML is compiled into a binary format that can be executed by a XAML processor. The XAML processor can be a standalone application like Microsoft’s Expression Blend tool or integrated into another application such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio IDE. When used in conjunction with WPF, XAML files are commonly compiled into a binary format known as BAML (Binary Application Markup Language). BAML is a more efficient format for storing and processing XAML-based user interface elements.
While XAML files are often compiled into binary formats, they can also be stored in a text-based format using XML (Extensible Markup Language). XML-based XAML files can be edited using any text editor due to the flexibility of XML. However, it is important to note that XML-based XAML files tend to be larger in size and may take longer to process compared to their binary counterparts.