🎯 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 Point | What Happens Without Sheetize |
|---|---|
| Web‑First UI | Tables rendered in HTML look great in a browser, but you can’t hand them off to analysts who need Excel. |
| Data‑Driven Reporting | Generating CSV or XLSX from HTML manually introduces copy‑paste errors and extra development time. |
| Round‑Trip Editing | Users update a spreadsheet and expect the changes to appear on the website instantly – without a custom export‑import routine. |
| Multiple Formats | Business 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
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
| One‑Click HTML → XLSX / CSV / Xml | Turn any web page or email (.mhtml) into a fully‑editable workbook, ready for analytics or offline work. |
| XLSX / Csv / Xml → HTML / MHTML | Export spreadsheets as clean, responsive HTML, preserving merged cells, formulas (as values), and embedded images. |
| Cross‑Platform Support | Works on .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.x and popular .NET Framework versions. |
| Full License Transparency | No per‑seat fees, perpetual runtime license, free updates forever. |
📄 Converting HTML → XLSX (or any Spreadsheet) – A 5‑Line Sample
Tip: Change
SaveFormattoFileFormatType.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.MHtmlwhen 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‑Case | Input | Output | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Web‑Based Reporting Dashboard | Live HTML tables (or cached .mhtml) | Xlsx / Csv for analysts | 40 % reduction in manual export steps |
| 2️⃣ | Email‑First Data Collection | .mhtml email with embedded tables | Xlsb for high‑density storage | Faster data ingestion from support tickets |
| 3️⃣ | Enterprise ERP Integration | Legacy Xml or SqlScript dumps | Html for internal portals | Improves stakeholder visibility without custom front‑ends |
| 4️⃣ | Marketing Asset Generation | Spreadsheet‑driven price lists | MHtml newsletters (self‑contained) | Seamless campaign creation, zero‑copy errors |
| 5️⃣ | Regulatory Filing Automation | Csv/Dif data sets | Html compliance reports (styled) | Audit‑ready documents generated in seconds |
📈 Performance & Scaling Tips
- Batch Processing – wrap
HtmlConverter.ProcessinsideParallel.ForEachand reuse the sameLicenseinstance to avoid per‑call overhead. - Stream‑Based API – use
LoadOptions.InputStreamandHtmlSaveOptions.OutputStreamto keep memory usage low when handling large files in a cloud function. - 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
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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?
- Install the NuGet package.
- Run the hello‑world console app (use the snippets above).
- 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#.