C# API to Render PS to EXCEL
Export PS File to EXCEL via C# without using Microsoft® Excel or Adobe® Acrobat Reader
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of components that enables developers to easily convert PS file to EXCEL within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. This suite of components provides a powerful and flexible way to manipulate and convert documents in a variety of formats.
The process of converting a PS file to EXCEL involves two steps. Firstly, Aspose.PDF for .NET can be used to export the PS file to XLSX. This component provides a wide range of features for manipulating PDF documents, including the ability to convert PDF documents to other formats such as XLSX.
Once the PS file has been converted to XLSX, Aspose.Cells for .NET can be used to convert the XLSX to EXCEL. This component provides a comprehensive set of features for working with spreadsheets, including the ability to convert between different spreadsheet formats. It also provides a powerful and intuitive API for programming spreadsheets, allowing developers to quickly and easily create and manipulate spreadsheets.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can easily convert PS files to EXCEL within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. This suite of components provides a powerful and flexible way to manipulate and convert documents in a variety of formats, making it an ideal solution for developers who need to convert PS files to EXCEL.
.NET API to Convert PS to EXCEL
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 .
Convert Protected PS to EXCEL via C#
If your PS document is password protected, you cannot convert it to EXCEL without the password. Using the API, you can first open the protected document using a valid password and convert it after it. In order to open the encrypted file, you can initialize a new instance of the Document class and pass the filename and password as arguments.
Convert PS File to EXCEL with Watermark via C#
While converting PS file to EXCEL, you can also add watermark to your output EXCEL file format. In order to add a watermark, you can create a new Workbook object and open the converted XLSX document, select Worksheet via its index, create a Shape and use its AddTextEffect function. After that you can save your XLSX document as EXCEL with Watermark.
Explore PS Conversion Options with .NET
What is PS File Format?
The PS (PostScript) file format is a page description language developed by Adobe Systems. It is commonly used for printing and is supported by a wide range of printers and imaging devices. PS files contain instructions that describe how elements such as text, images, and graphics should be rendered on a printed page.
PS files are created by applications that generate PostScript output, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or other graphics software. They are primarily used in professional printing workflows, where high-quality and consistent output is required.
The PS file format is based on a stack-based programming language, where commands and operands are placed on a stack and executed in a sequential manner. This allows for precise control over page layout, typography, color, and other printing parameters.
PS files are typically text-based and can be opened and edited with a text editor. They consist of a series of ASCII characters that represent the PostScript code. The code describes the arrangement and appearance of objects on a page, including text positioning, image placement, and graphical transformations.
While PS files are primarily used for printing, they can also be converted to other formats for digital distribution or further processing. For example, PS files can be converted to PDF (Portable Document Format) files, which are widely supported and can be easily viewed and printed on various devices.
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.