Convert PPT to JSON via C# .NET Core
Export PPT to JSON via C# without using Microsoft® PowerPoint
Why Convert PPT to JSON via .NET?
Converting PPT to JSON via .NET is valuable for extracting structured data from PowerPoint presentations, enabling easy data analysis, integration, and sharing, enhancing accessibility and versatility for various applications and systems that require JSON format.
How Aspose.Total can help in PPT to JSON Conversion?
With Aspose.Total for .NET , PPT to JSON conversion in any .NET, C#, ASP.NET, or VB.NET application is a straightforward two-step process. First, employ Aspose.Slides for .NET to export PPT to HTML. Then, use Aspose.Cells for .NET Spreadsheet Programming API to convert HTML to JSON, simplifying the entire conversion.
How to Convert PPT to JSON Format via C#
- Open PPT file using Presentation class
- Convert PPT to HTML by using Save method
- Load HTML document by using Workbook class
- Save the document to JSON format using Save method
Tools Required for PPT to JSON Conversion
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Convert Protected PPT to JSON Format via C#
Using the API, you can also open the password-protected document. If your input PPT document is password protected, you cannot convert it to JSON format without using the password. The API allows you to open the encrypted document by passing the correct password in a LoadOptions object. The following code example shows how to open an encrypted document with a password.
Convert PPT to JSON in Range via C#
While you are converting PPT to JSON, you can also set range to your output JSON format. In order to set the range, you can open the converted HTML using Workbook class, get CellsCollection of the Worksheet containing the data, create a range from CellsCollection by specifying row & column indices, and call ExportRangeToJson method with references to Range & ExportRangeToJsonOptions objects. Finally, you can save the JSON data to file via File.WriteAllText method.
Explore PPT Conversion Options with .NET
What is PPT File Format?
The PowerPoint file format, commonly known as PPT (PowerPoint Presentation), is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft for creating and delivering presentations. PPT files are the standard file format used by Microsoft PowerPoint, the popular presentation software included in the Microsoft Office suite.
PPT files contain a combination of text, images, graphics, animations, and multimedia elements that are arranged in slides. Each slide represents a separate screen or page within the presentation and can include various content such as titles, bullet points, charts, tables, and media files like images, audio, and video.
The format of a PPT file is binary, meaning it stores data in a binary format that is optimized for efficient storage and processing by the PowerPoint application. PPT files also support a range of features and formatting options, including slide transitions, animations, speaker notes, and embedded objects.
In addition to being editable within Microsoft PowerPoint, PPT files can also be viewed and presented using the PowerPoint software or compatible applications on different platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. They can be shared via email, transferred through portable storage devices, or uploaded to cloud storage platforms for easy collaboration and distribution.
While Microsoft PowerPoint is the primary software used to create and modify PPT files, there are alternative presentation software applications that can open and work with PPT files, such as LibreOffice Impress and Google Slides. However, it’s important to note that there may be some compatibility limitations or variations in feature support when using non-Microsoft software.
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.