C# API to Convert WORDML to FODS or Online App

Export WORDML to FODS 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 integrate WORDML to FODS conversion feature into their .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. This powerful suite of components provides a simple two-step process for converting WORDML to FODS.

The first step is to use Aspose.Words for .NET to export WORDML to HTML. Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful .NET component that enables developers to quickly and easily create, edit, and convert documents in a variety of formats, including DOC, DOCX, RTF, HTML, and PDF. It also provides a comprehensive set of features for manipulating and converting WORDML documents.

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 quickly and easily create, edit, and convert spreadsheets in a variety of formats, including XLS, XLSX, CSV, and FODS. It also provides a comprehensive set of features for manipulating and converting HTML documents.

By using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can quickly and easily add WORDML to FODS conversion feature to their .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. This powerful suite of components provides a simple two-step process for converting WORDML to FODS, making it easy to integrate this feature into any application.

.NET API to Convert WORDML to FODS

Open WORDML file using Document class
Convert WORDML to HTML by using Save method
Load HTML document by using Workbook class
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 WORDML to FODS

Load WORDML Document from Stream via C#

Aspose.Words for .NET also allows you to load WORDML 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 WORDML 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 WORDML to FODS Online?
Online App for WORDML conversion is integrated above. Firstly, you need to add WORDML file for conversion by drag & drop or click inside the white area to import the document. Then click the Convert button. When WORDML 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 WORDML?
This online converter works fast but mainly depends on the size of WORDML file. You can render small size WORDML 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 WORDML 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 WORDML) 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 WORDML?
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 WORDML Conversion API will work smooth.

Explore WORDML Conversion Options with .NET

Convert WORDML to CSV (Comma Seperated Values)

Convert WORDML to DIF (Data Interchange Format)

Convert WORDML to EXCEL (Spreadsheet File Formats)

Convert WORDML to ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)

Convert WORDML to SXC (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)

Convert WORDML to TSV (Tab-separated Values)

Convert WORDML to XLAM (Excel Macro-Enabled Add-In)

Convert WORDML to XLS (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)

Convert WORDML to XLSB (Excel Binary Workbook)

Convert WORDML to XLSM (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)

Convert WORDML to XLSX (Open XML Workbook)

Convert WORDML to XLT (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)

Convert WORDML to XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)

Convert WORDML to XLTX (Excel Template)

What is WORDML File Format?

Microsoft Word 2003 introduced a proprietary document format known as WordprocessingML. This format, based on XML, utilizes a custom XML schema to store various elements of a Word document, encompassing text, formatting, images, and other content. WordprocessingML aims to provide a comprehensive representation of all document information while maintaining both human-readable and machine-readable qualities.

Being human-readable means that WordprocessingML documents can be easily accessed and edited using a standard text editor. This accessibility allows users to directly manipulate the underlying XML structure if needed. Additionally, WordprocessingML is designed to facilitate automated processing and conversion by computer systems, enabling seamless transformation into other formats or integration with different software applications.

WordprocessingML is an open standard, meaning that its specifications are publicly available for reference and implementation by developers. This openness has fostered the development of numerous software programs, including open-source solutions like OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice, which can read and write WordprocessingML documents. The availability of such tools expands the accessibility and interoperability of WordprocessingML files beyond the Microsoft Word ecosystem.

Microsoft Word, being one of the most widely used word processing programs worldwide, has contributed to the popularity of WordprocessingML as an XML-based word processing format. Its broad acceptance has established WordprocessingML as a prevalent standard for sharing and exchanging richly formatted 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.