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Freely View EXCEL File Online and Read EXCEL via Python

Develop powerful Python based EXCEL document viewer utility application. Code listed to load or read EXCEL document through Python.

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View EXCEL Document via Online App

  1. Import Excel file to view by uploading it.
  2. Do it by clicking inside the drop area via drag and drop of viewer app.
  3. Depending on the size of EXCEL file and internet speed, wait for few seconds.
  4. It will be automatically rendered and opened in the browser for view.
  5. Navigate between pages in case of multi pages EXCEL document.
  6. Set page view zoom-in or zoom-out.

Read EXCEL File via Python for Viewer App

  1. Reference required packages within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Cells )
  2. Create Workbook class object and load source EXCEL file using it.
  3. Get all worksheets collection.
  4. Iterate through each sheet as well as each row and cell to get its value.
  5. To view it convert the source EXCEL file to HTML using save method of same API.
  6. And use subprocess.run to invoke the browser to view EXCEL file.
  7. Or read the file into memory and integrate it in python viewer application accordingly.
 

Code example in Python to view EXCEL Files

 
 

Python Code to Read Microsoft Excel Documents

 
 

Develop EXCEL File Viewer Application via Python

Need to develop a EXCEL viewer app or utility? With Aspose.Cells for Python via Java a child API of Aspose.Total for Python via Java , any python developer can integrate the above API code within its document viewer application. Powerful Python library allows programming any document display solution that can support many popular formats including EXCEL format.

Python utility to process EXCEL file for display app

There are alternative options to install “ Aspose.Cells for Python via Java ” or “ Aspose.Total for Python via Java ” onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

System Requirements

  • Python 3.5 or later is installed
  • Java 1.8 or higher.



For more details please refer to Product Documentation .

FAQs

  • Can I use above Python code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code and utilize it for the purpose of developing Python-based document viewer application. This code can serve as a valuable resource to enhance the functionality and capabilities of your projects in the domain of backend document processing such as reading sheets, rows and cells of document for display app.
  • Is this online document viewer App work only on Windows?
    You have the flexibility to initiate viewing documents at any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
  • Is it safe to use the online app for viewing EXCEL document?
    Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the display links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
  • What browser should to use App?
    You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online EXCEL document viewer. However, if you're developing a desktop application, we recommend using the Aspose.Total document processing API for efficient management.

Explore File Viewer Options with Python

View EXCEL Files (Spreadsheet File Formats)
View XLS Files (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)
View XLSB Files (Excel Binary Workbook)
View XLSM Files (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
View XLSX Files (Open XML Workbook)
View XLTM Files (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
View XLTX Files (Excel Template)

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.