C# API to Convert RTF to EXCEL or Online App
Export RTF to EXCEL via C# without using Microsoft® Word or Microsoft® Excel
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of .NET components that enables developers to easily incorporate RTF to EXCEL conversion feature into any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application. This powerful suite of components provides a simple two-step process for converting RTF to EXCEL.
The first step is to use Aspose.Words for .NET to export RTF to HTML. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful .NET component that enables developers to create, edit, and convert documents in a variety of formats, including RTF, HTML, DOC, DOCX, and PDF. It also provides a wide range of features, such as document manipulation, mail merge, and document comparison.
The second step is to use Aspose.Cells for .NET to convert HTML to EXCEL. Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful spreadsheet programming API that enables developers to create, manipulate, and convert spreadsheets in a variety of formats, including XLS, XLSX, CSV, and HTML. It also provides a wide range of features, such as data validation, charting, and pivot tables.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can quickly and easily incorporate RTF to EXCEL conversion feature into any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application. This powerful suite of components provides a simple two-step process for converting RTF to EXCEL, making it easy to create powerful and feature-rich applications.
.NET API to Convert RTF to EXCEL
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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 .
Free Online Converter for RTF to EXCEL
Load RTF Document from Stream via C#
Aspose.Words for .NET also allows you to load RTF document via stream. To open a document from a stream, simply pass a stream object that contains the document into the Document constructor. The following code example shows how to open a document from a stream:
Add Custom Properties in EXCEL File via C#
While converting RTF to EXCEL, Aspose.Cells for .NET enables you to add custom properties in your EXCEL documents. In order to add a custom property, you can use Add method for the CustomDocumentPropertyCollection class. The Add method adds the property to the Excel file and returns a reference for the new document property as an Aspose.Cells.Properties.DocumentProperty object.
FAQ
- How can I convert RTF to EXCEL Online?Online App for RTF conversion is integrated above. Firstly, you need to add RTF file for conversion by drag & drop or click inside the white area to import the document. Then click the Convert button. When RTF to EXCEL conversion is completed, you can download your converted file. So You will get output EXCEL files with just one click.
- How long does it take to convert RTF?This online converter works fast but mainly depends on the size of RTF file. You can render small size RTF file to EXCEL in a few seconds. Moreover, If you have integrated the conversion code within .NET application, It depends on how you have optimized your application for conversion process.
- Is it safe to convert RTF to EXCEL using free Aspose.Total converter?Of course! The download link of EXCEL files will be available instantly after conversion. We delete uploaded files after 24 hours and the download links will stop working after this time period. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including RTF) is absolutely safe. Mainly free app is integrated for the purpose of testing so that one can check the result before integrating the code.
- What browser should I use to convert RTF?You can use any modern browser for this online conversion, for example, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari. But in case you are developing a Desktop application. Aspose.Total RTF Conversion API will work smooth.
Explore RTF Conversion Options with .NET
What is RTF File Format?
The RTF (Rich Text Format) file format is a versatile and widely supported file format for storing text documents with formatting. It was developed by Microsoft in the late 1980s as a cross-platform format that could be easily exchanged between different word processing applications.
RTF files are typically saved with the .rtf file extension and can be opened and edited by various text editors and word processing software, including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. The format allows for the inclusion of various formatting elements, such as font styles, sizes, colors, paragraphs, tables, and images.
One of the key advantages of RTF is its platform independence, which means that an RTF file created on one operating system can be opened and rendered correctly on another without losing formatting. This makes it a preferred choice for document exchange and collaboration.
RTF files use a plain-text formatting syntax, which means that the files are human-readable and can be modified with a text editor if needed. However, RTF files can be quite large in size compared to other formats like plain text or Markdown, as they store formatting information explicitly.
While RTF is primarily used for text documents, it can also support the embedding of other types of files, such as images and objects, within the document. This allows for the creation of more complex and visually appealing documents.
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.