🎯 Why Modern Apps Need a Bi‑Directional HTML ↔ Spreadsheet Engine

Today’s apps must exchange data between web‑friendly HTML pages and the robust analysis capabilities of spreadsheets. The challenges you face are real:

Pain PointWhat Happens Without Sheetize
Web‑First UITables rendered in HTML look great in a browser, but you can’t hand them off to analysts who need Excel.
Data‑Driven ReportingGenerating CSV or XLSX from HTML manually introduces copy‑paste errors and extra development time.
Round‑Trip EditingUsers update a spreadsheet and expect the changes to appear on the website instantly – without a custom export‑import routine.
Multiple FormatsBusiness partners request data as Xlsb, Csv, or even Xml, while your front‑end only serves Html or MHtml.

Solution: Sheetize HTML‑Spreadsheet Converter for .NET – a single, royalty‑free library that preserves styles, merges cells, embeds images, and delivers native HTML, MHTML, XLSX, Xlsb, Csv, Xml, Tsv, SqlScript, Dif, and more with zero‑pain code.


🚀 Core Benefits at a Glance

FeatureBenefits
One‑Click HTML → XLSX / CSV / XmlTurn any web page or email (.mhtml) into a fully‑editable workbook, ready for analytics or offline work.
XLSX / Csv / Xml → HTML / MHTMLExport spreadsheets as clean, responsive HTML, preserving merged cells, formulas (as values), and embedded images.
Cross‑Platform SupportWorks on .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.x and popular .NET Framework versions.
Full License TransparencyNo per‑seat fees, perpetual runtime license, free updates forever.

📄 Converting HTML → XLSX (or any Spreadsheet) – A 5‑Line Sample

Tip: Change SaveFormat to FileFormatType.Csv, FileFormatType.Xml, or any other supported type to get the desired output.

using Sheetize;

// 1️⃣ Register your license
Sheetize.License license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.HtmlConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// 2️⃣ Load the source HTML (or MHTML) file
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Docs\SalesReport.html"
};

// 3️⃣ Choose the target spreadsheet format
var saveOptions = new HtmlSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Exports\SalesReport.xlsx",
SaveFormat = FileFormatType.Xlsx // pick Xlsb, Csv, Xml, Tsv, etc.
};

// 4️⃣ Run the conversion
HtmlConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);

Result: A clean workbook where each HTML `` becomes a worksheet (or a sheet), CSS‑based styles are translated into cell formatting, and images are embedded as picture objects.


📊 Converting XLSX (or Csv, Xml, …) → HTML / MHTML – 5‑Line Sample

Pro Tip: Use FileFormatType.MHtml when you need a self‑contained HTML file that bundles all resources (images, CSS) for email or offline viewing.

using Sheetize;

// Register the license
Sheetize.License license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.HtmlConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// Load the spreadsheet file
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Docs\ProjectBudget.xlsx"
};

// Export to HTML (or MHTML)
var saveOptions = new HtmlSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Exports\ProjectBudget.html",
SaveFormat = FileFormatType.Html // or FileFormatType.MHtml
};

HtmlConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);

Result: An HTML page that mirrors the original workbook: sheet names become sections, merged cells become proper /, and all embedded graphics appear inline.


🛡️ Robust Error Handling & Validation

Production pipelines need guaranteed success. The snippet below validates that one side of the conversion is HTML/MHTML and the other is a supported spreadsheet format, checks licensing, and logs detailed diagnostics.

using Sheetize; // same namespace for HTML‑Spreadsheet converter
using System.IO;

try
{
// 1️⃣ License validation
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.HtmlConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// 2️⃣ Input verification – must be .html or .mhtml, or any spreadsheet type
string inputPath = @"C:\Docs\Report.mhtml";
if (!File.Exists(inputPath))
throw new FileNotFoundException($"Input file not found: {inputPath}");

var htmlExts = new[] { ".html", ".htm", ".mhtml", ".mht" };
var spreadsheetExts = new[]
{
".xlsx", ".xlsb", ".xlsm", ".xltm", ".xlam",
".xls", ".xlw", ".xlt", ".csv", ".tsv",
".sqlscript", ".dif", ".xml"
};
string inputExt = Path.GetExtension(inputPath).ToLower();
if (!htmlExts.Contains(inputExt) && !spreadsheetExts.Contains(inputExt))
throw new NotSupportedException("Unsupported input file type.");

// 3️⃣ Output verification – must contain the opposite family
string outputPath = @"C:\Exports\Report.xlsx";
string outputExt = Path.GetExtension(outputPath).ToLower();
if (!htmlExts.Contains(outputExt) && !spreadsheetExts.Contains(outputExt))
throw new NotSupportedException("Unsupported output file type.");

// Ensure we have at least one HTML/MHTML side
if (!htmlExts.Contains(inputExt) && !htmlExts.Contains(outputExt))
throw new InvalidOperationException("At least one side of the conversion must be HTML or MHTML.");

// 4️⃣ Build conversion options
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions { InputFile = inputPath };
var saveOptions = new HtmlSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = outputPath,
SaveFormat = outputExt switch
{
".html" => FileFormatType.Html,
".mhtml" => FileFormatType.MHtml,
".xlsx" => FileFormatType.Xlsx,
".xlsb" => FileFormatType.Xlsb,
".xlsm" => FileFormatType.Xlsm,
".csv" => FileFormatType.Csv,
".tsv" => FileFormatType.Tsv,
".xml" => FileFormatType.Xml,
".sqlscript" => FileFormatType.SqlScript,
".dif" => FileFormatType.Dif,
_ => throw new NotSupportedException("Unknown output format.")
}
};

// 5️⃣ Execute conversion
HtmlConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);
Console.WriteLine($"✅ Conversion succeeded: {outputPath}");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Centralised logging – replace with Serilog, NLog, etc. as needed
Console.Error.WriteLine($"❌ Conversion failed: {ex.GetType().Name} – {ex.Message}");
// Optionally re‑throw for upstream handling
// throw;
}

🎬 Real‑World Scenarios Powered by Sheetize

#Use‑CaseInputOutputBusiness Impact
1️⃣Web‑Based Reporting DashboardLive HTML tables (or cached .mhtml)Xlsx / Csv for analysts40 % reduction in manual export steps
2️⃣Email‑First Data Collection.mhtml email with embedded tablesXlsb for high‑density storageFaster data ingestion from support tickets
3️⃣Enterprise ERP IntegrationLegacy Xml or SqlScript dumpsHtml for internal portalsImproves stakeholder visibility without custom front‑ends
4️⃣Marketing Asset GenerationSpreadsheet‑driven price listsMHtml newsletters (self‑contained)Seamless campaign creation, zero‑copy errors
5️⃣Regulatory Filing AutomationCsv/Dif data setsHtml compliance reports (styled)Audit‑ready documents generated in seconds

📈 Performance & Scaling Tips

  1. Batch Processing – wrap HtmlConverter.Process inside Parallel.ForEach and reuse the same License instance to avoid per‑call overhead.
  2. Stream‑Based API – use LoadOptions.InputStream and HtmlSaveOptions.OutputStream to keep memory usage low when handling large files in a cloud function.
  3. Cache Styles – if you repeatedly convert the same HTML template, pre‑compile style mappings once and reuse them.

📦 Getting Started in Minutes

# 1️⃣ Add the NuGet package
dotnet add package Sheetize

# 2️⃣ Grab a free trial license (no credit‑card required)
# https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911

# 3️⃣ Drop the *.lic file into your project folder and reference it as shown above.

# 4️⃣ Run one of the code snippets – compile and watch the conversion happen!

Developer FAQ

QuestionAnswer
Which .NET versions are supported?.NET 8, .NET Framework 4
Can I convert directly to MHTML?Yes – set SaveFormat = FileFormatType.MHtml.
What about large workbooks ( > 100 MB )?Use the streaming API (InputStream/OutputStream) to avoid temporary file bloat.
Do I need a separate license for HTML vs. Spreadsheet?No – the single Sheetize.HtmlConverter_for_.NET license covers all supported format pairs.
Is support included?Paid licenses include 24/7 email + portal ticket support; trial users get community forum help.

📣 Call‑to‑Action

Ready to eliminate the manual grind between your web UI and Excel‑centric workflows?

  1. Install the NuGet package.
  2. Run the hello‑world console app (use the snippets above).
  3. Contact our sales team – we’ll craft a volume‑based pricing plan (unlimited conversions, dedicated support, on‑prem deployment).

➡️ Start your trial now: https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911


🎉 Bottom Line

Sheetize HTML‑Spreadsheet Converter for .NET is the only library that lets you fluidly move between HTML / MHTML and any mainstream spreadsheet format (XLSX, Xlsb, Xlsm, Csv, Xml, SqlScript, Dif, Tsv, …) without losing styling, images, or data integrity. Built for speed, scalability, and total developer happiness.

Take the next step. Convert, publish, analyse – all with just a few lines of C#.