C# API to Convert RTF to FODS or Online App

Export RTF to FODS via C# without using Microsoft® Word or Microsoft® Excel

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Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of APIs that enables developers to easily include RTF to FODS conversion feature within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application. This powerful suite of APIs provides a simple and efficient way to convert RTF to FODS in two easy steps.

The first step is to use Aspose.Words for .NET to export RTF to HTML. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful API that enables developers to create, edit, convert and print Word documents without using Microsoft Word. It supports a wide range of document formats, including RTF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, HTML, PDF and many more. With Aspose.Words for .NET, developers can easily convert RTF to HTML with just a few lines of code.

The second step is to use Aspose.Cells for .NET to convert HTML to FODS. Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful spreadsheet programming API that enables developers to create, manipulate and convert spreadsheets without using Microsoft Excel. It supports a wide range of spreadsheet formats, including XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, HTML and many more. With Aspose.Cells for .NET, developers can easily convert HTML to FODS with just a few lines of code.

By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can easily include RTF to FODS conversion feature within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET application. This powerful suite of APIs provides a simple and efficient way to convert RTF to FODS in two easy steps.

.NET API to Convert RTF to FODS

  1. Open RTF file using Document class
  2. Convert RTF to HTML by using Save method
  3. Load HTML document by using Workbook class
  4. Save the document to FODS format using Save method and set FODS as SaveFormat

Get Started with .NET File Automation APIs

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 FODS

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 FODS File via C#

While converting RTF to FODS, Aspose.Cells for .NET enables you to add custom properties in your FODS 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 FODS 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 FODS conversion is completed, you can download your converted file. So You will get output FODS 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 FODS 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 FODS using free Aspose.Total converter?
    Of course! The download link of FODS 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

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Convert RTF to DIF (Data Interchange Format)
Convert RTF to EXCEL (Spreadsheet File Formats)
Convert RTF to ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)
Convert RTF to SXC (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)
Convert RTF to TSV (Tab-separated Values)
Convert RTF to XLAM (Excel Macro-Enabled Add-In)
Convert RTF to XLS (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)
Convert RTF to XLSB (Excel Binary Workbook)
Convert RTF to XLSM (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
Convert RTF to XLSX (Open XML Workbook)
Convert RTF to XLT (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
Convert RTF to XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
Convert RTF to XLTX (Excel Template)

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 FODS File Format?

The OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet (FODS) file format serves as a means of storing spreadsheet documents. It adheres to the OpenDocument standard and utilizes XML as its underlying file structure. FODS files are commonly generated by spreadsheet programs like Apache OpenOffice Calc and LibreOffice Calc.

FODS files consist of several XML elements, with a element serving as the container for the spreadsheet data. The data itself is stored in a sequence of

elements, where each table represents a worksheet within the spreadsheet. Within each table, data is organized using and elements. These elements can contain various child elements specifying the cell contents, such as , , and . The element stores text data, the element stores numeric data, and the element stores a cell’s formula.

Furthermore, FODS files extend the OpenDocument standard by incorporating additional features. These include support for merged cells, allowing the merging of adjacent cells into a single larger cell, as well as frozen rows and columns, enabling the locking of specific rows or columns for easy navigation while scrolling through the spreadsheet.

FODS files offer compatibility and interoperability across spreadsheet applications that support the OpenDocument standard. They provide a flexible and structured format for storing spreadsheet data, ensuring data integrity and facilitating seamless sharing and collaboration.