C# API to Convert WORD to CSV or Online App
Export WORD to CSV 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 add powerful features to their applications. It includes a wide range of components for working with Microsoft Office documents, PDFs, emails, and other file formats. With Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can quickly and easily add WORD to CSV conversion feature to their .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications.
The process of converting WORD to CSV is simple and straightforward. Firstly, developers can use Aspose.Words for .NET to export WORD documents to HTML. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful .NET component that enables developers to easily create, edit, and convert Microsoft Word documents without the need for Microsoft Word or any other third-party applications. It supports a wide range of features, including document manipulation, formatting, mail merge, and more.
Once the WORD document has been exported to HTML, developers can use Aspose.Cells for .NET to convert the HTML to CSV. Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful spreadsheet programming API that enables developers to easily create, manipulate, and convert Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. It supports a wide range of features, including data import/export, formatting, charting, and more.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can quickly and easily add WORD to CSV conversion feature to their .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. With Aspose.Words for .NET, developers can export WORD documents to HTML, and with Aspose.Cells for .NET, developers can convert HTML to CSV. This makes it easy for developers to quickly and easily add powerful features to their applications.
.NET API to Convert WORD to CSV
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 WORD to CSV
Load WORD Document from Stream via C#
Aspose.Words for .NET also allows you to load WORD 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 CSV File via C#
While converting WORD to CSV, Aspose.Cells for .NET enables you to add custom properties in your CSV 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 WORD to CSV Online?Online App for WORD conversion is integrated above. Firstly, you need to add WORD file for conversion by drag & drop or click inside the white area to import the document. Then click the Convert button. When WORD to CSV conversion is completed, you can download your converted file. So You will get output CSV files with just one click.
- How long does it take to convert WORD?This online converter works fast but mainly depends on the size of WORD file. You can render small size WORD file to CSV 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 WORD to CSV using free Aspose.Total converter?Of course! The download link of CSV 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 WORD) 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 WORD?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 WORD Conversion API will work smooth.
Explore WORD Conversion Options with .NET
What is WORD File Format?
Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing software that provides various file formats for saving and sharing documents. Understanding the different file formats in Word is important for compatibility, accessibility, and preserving formatting.
The default file format in Word is DOC (Word Document). DOC files are compatible with older versions of Word but may have limitations in compatibility with other software applications. However, with the introduction of newer versions, the DOCX (Word Open XML Document) format has gained popularity. DOCX offers advantages such as smaller file sizes, improved data recovery, and enhanced compatibility with other programs.
In addition to DOC and DOCX, Word supports other file formats like PDF (Portable Document Format). PDF files are widely used for sharing and publishing documents because they retain the formatting, layout, and fonts of the original document, ensuring consistent viewing across different devices and platforms.
Word also allows saving documents in formats like RTF (Rich Text Format) and TXT (Plain Text). RTF files maintain basic formatting and are compatible with various word processing applications. TXT files store plain text without any formatting and are commonly used for transferring text between different software programs.
For compatibility with open-source software and online platforms, Word supports formats like ODT (OpenDocument Text) and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). ODT files can be used with software like LibreOffice and Google Docs, while HTML files allow documents to be displayed in web browsers.
What is CSV File Format?
A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a commonly used format for storing tabular data, resembling a spreadsheet or database. It consists of data separated by commas, where each row represents a record. CSV files can be opened in text editors like Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit, as well as spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers.
When opened in a text editor, CSV data is displayed in a table format. Columns are separated by commas, and each row is separated by a new line. The first row, known as the header row, contains column names.
CSV files allow for easy data exchange between different applications. Data can be exported from spreadsheet programs like Excel or Numbers and saved in a CSV format. Similarly, CSV files can be imported into these programs, allowing data to be transferred from one system to another.
CSV files offer flexibility and compatibility due to their simple and universal structure. They are widely used for data migration, sharing information across platforms, and integrating data from various sources. The straightforward nature of CSV files makes them accessible for data manipulation, analysis, and processing by both humans and computer systems.