🎯 Why Modern Publishers Need a Dual‑Format Engine
In today’s hyper‑connected marketplace, content must morph to fit every device, storefront, and workflow. The gaps you’re feeling right now are real:
| Pain Point | What Happens Without Sheetize |
|---|---|
| Platform Limits | XLSX looks perfect on a PC, but turns into a brick wall on Kindle, Kobo or iOS. |
| Device Diversity | EPUB reads beautifully on tablets, yet you lose the tabular precision needed for print‑ready PDFs or spreadsheets. |
| Marketplace Friction | Amazon prefers AZW3, Apple Books loves EPUB, while corporate LMSes demand CSV or XML. |
| Manual Hand‑offs | Copy‑pasting data between Excel and e‑reader tools introduces errors, slows time‑to‑market, and burns developer hours. |
Solution: Sheetize eBook Converter for .NET – a single, royalty‑free library that preserves metadata, optimizes images, and delivers native EPUB, AZW3, XLSX, CSV, XML, and dozens of spare‑sheet formats with zero‑pain code.
🚀 Core Benefits at a Glance
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
| One‑Click XLSX → EPUB / AZW3 | Turn static spreadsheets into reflowable e‑books for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books – instantly mobile‑ready. |
| EPUB / AZW3 → XLSX / CSV / XML | Extract tabular data from any e‑book, perfect for analytics, reporting, or creating print‑ready workbooks. |
| Cross‑Platform Support | Works on .NET 8, .NET 4, .NET Framework – also fully compatible with Azure Functions and AWS Lambda. |
| Full License Transparency | No hidden per‑seat fees, perpetual runtime license, and free updates forever. |
📚 Converting XLSX → EPUB (or AZW3) – A 5‑Line Sample
Tip: Change
SaveFormattoFileFormatType.Azw3to generate Kindle‑compatible files instead of EPUB.
using Sheetize;
// 1️⃣ License registration (one‑time per app)
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.eBookConverter_for_.NET.lic");
// 2️⃣ Load the source XLSX (any Excel 97‑2003–2021 workbook)
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Docs\QuarterlyReport.xlsx"
};
// 3️⃣ Choose output – EPUB for universal readers or AZW3 for Kindle
var saveOptions = new EbookSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Outputs\QuarterlyReport.epub", // or .azw3
SaveFormat = FileFormatType.Epub // FileFormatType.Azw3 works too
};
// 4️⃣ Run the conversion – all metadata & images are auto‑preserved
EbookConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);
Result: A fully‑responsive e‑book that reflows tables, resizes charts for small screens, and ships with the original spreadsheet’s title, author, and custom tags intact.
📖 Converting EPUB (or AZW3) → XLSX or CSV – 5‑Line Sample
Pro Tip: Use
FileFormatType.Csvwhen you need a lean, plain‑text export for data‑science pipelines.
using Sheetize;
// License setup (same as before)
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.eBookConverter_for_.NET.lic");
// Load an e‑book – can be .epub or .azw3
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Docs\MarketingGuide.epub"
};
// Export to Excel (XLSX) or CSV, XML, etc.
var saveOptions = new EbookSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Outputs\MarketingGuide.xlsx", // swap .xlsx for .csv, .xml, .tsv, .sqlscript …
SaveFormat = FileFormatType.Xlsx // other choices: Csv, Xml, SqlScript, Dif
};
EbookConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);
Result: A clean, fully‑editable workbook that retains chapter headings as sheet names, images as embedded objects, and each e‑book paragraph as a row – ready for reporting, translation, or printing.
🛡️ Robust Error Handling & Validation
Your production pipeline can’t afford a silent failure. Below is a hardened pattern that checks both the source and destination file extensions (ensuring at least one EPUB/AZW3 and one spreadsheet format are used), validates licensing, and logs detailed diagnostics.
using Sheetize;
using System.IO;
try
{
// 1️⃣ License validation
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.eBookConverter_for_.NET.lic");
// 2️⃣ Input verification – must be .epub, .azw3, .xlsx, .xlsb, .csv, etc.
string inputPath = @"C:\Docs\SourceFile.epub";
if (!File.Exists(inputPath))
throw new FileNotFoundException($"Input file not found: {inputPath}");
var allowedInputs = new[] { ".epub", ".azw3", ".xlsx", ".xlsb", ".xlsm", ".csv", ".xml" };
if (!allowedInputs.Contains(Path.GetExtension(inputPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException("Unsupported input file type.");
// 3️⃣ Output verification – at least one e‑book format and one spreadsheet format
string outputPath = @"C:\Outputs\Result.xlsx";
var allowedOutputs = new[] { ".epub", ".azw3", ".xlsx", ".xlsb", ".xlsm", ".csv", ".xml", ".tsv", ".sqlscript", ".dif" };
if (!allowedOutputs.Contains(Path.GetExtension(outputPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException("Unsupported output file type.");
// 4️⃣ Conversion options
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions { InputFile = inputPath };
var saveOptions = new EbookSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = outputPath,
SaveFormat = Path.GetExtension(outputPath).ToLower() switch
{
".epub" => FileFormatType.Epub,
".azw3" => FileFormatType.Azw3,
".xlsx" => FileFormatType.Xlsx,
".csv" => FileFormatType.Csv,
".xml" => FileFormatType.Xml,
".tsv" => FileFormatType.Tsv,
".sqlscript" => FileFormatType.SqlScript,
".dif" => FileFormatType.Dif,
_ => throw new NotSupportedException("Unknown output format.")
}
};
// 5️⃣ Execute
EbookConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);
Console.WriteLine($"✅ Conversion succeeded: {outputPath}");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Centralized logging (could be Serilog, NLog, Application Insights, etc.)
Console.Error.WriteLine($"❌ Conversion failed: {ex.GetType().Name} – {ex.Message}");
// Re‑throw if you want the hosting service to handle it
// throw;
}
🎬 Real‑World Scenarios Powered by Sheetize
| # | Use‑Case | Input Format(s) | Output Format(s) | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Digital Library Modernization | Legacy XLSX, CSV | EPUB, AZW3 | 30 % faster mobile consumption, 2× higher user engagement |
| 2️⃣ | Multiplatform Publishing SaaS | Author’s manuscript EPUB or AZW3 | XLSX, XML, SQLScript for downstream analytics | Seamless data extraction for royalty calculations |
| 3️⃣ | Corporate Training Portal | Interactive workbook XLSM | EPUB for tablets, CSV for LMS import | Reduce course prep time from days to minutes |
| 4️⃣ | Print‑Ready Production | EPUB or AZW3 source | XLSX, Xlsb, Xltm for layout designers | Eliminate manual re‑typing of tables; lower error rate < 0.5 % |
| 5️⃣ | Marketplace Distribution Engine | Single source XLSX | EPUB (Apple Books), AZW3 (Amazon), CSV (Google Play Books) | One‑click multi‑store publishing – up to 5 × faster time‑to‑sale |
📈 Performance & Scaling Tips
- Batch Mode – Wrap calls in
Parallel.ForEachand reuse the sameLicenseinstance. - Stream‑Based Library – Use
LoadOptions.InputStream/EbookSaveOptions.OutputStreamto avoid temporary files on high‑throughput servers.
📦 Getting Started in Minutes
# 1️⃣ Install the NuGet package
dotnet add package Sheetize
# 2️⃣ Pull a free trial license (no credit‑card required)
# https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911
# 3️⃣ Drop the .lic file into your project and apply it via the method.
# 4️⃣ Use the snippets above – compile and watch the magic happen!
Developer FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the library support .NET 8? | Yes – both .NET 6 and .NET 8 LTS are fully supported. |
| Can I convert directly to Kindle’s .azw3? | Absolutely. Use FileFormatType.Azw3. |
| What about DRM‑protected e‑books? | Sheetize works on unencrypted files. DRM must be removed legally before conversion. |
| Do you provide support? | All paid licenses include 24/7 email and other telecommunication mediums support. |
📣 Call‑to‑Action
Ready to transform your publishing workflow?
- Download the Nuget package.
- Run the “Hello‑World” console app (code snippets above).
- Contact Sales – let us introduce a custom pricing plan for your volume (unlimited conversions, dedicated support, on‑prem deployment).
➡️ Grab your trial now at: https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911
🎉 Bottom Line
Sheetize eBook Converter for .NET is the only library that lets you fluidly move between spreadsheet formats (XLSX, Xlsb, Xlsm, Csv, Xml, SqlScript, Dif, Tsv…) and e‑book formats (EPUB, AZW3) without losing data, style, or metadata. It’s built for speed, scalability, and total developer happiness.
Take the next step. Convert, publish, profit – all with a few lines of C#.