🎯 Why Modern Apps Need a Spreadsheet‑to‑Image Engine
Spreadsheets are the lingua franca of data, but most front‑end mediums can’t render them directly. The result? Complex workarounds, broken layouts, and endless manual copy‑pasting.
| Pain Point | What Happens Without Sheetize |
|---|---|
| Static Reports | PDFs, emails or web pages display a blurry screenshot of a sheet, losing vector quality and scaling ability. |
| Cross‑Device Consistency | A chart looks perfect on a desktop Excel file but collapses on a mobile web view. |
| Automated Dashboards | You must write custom code to rasterize each worksheet, slowing down CI/CD pipelines. |
| Multi‑Format Distribution | Clients request images in PNG for web, JPEG for mobile, SVG for vector graphics – you end up maintaining separate conversion tools. |
Solution: Sheetize Image Converter for .NET – a single, royalty‑free library that accepts any of the following input types:
Xlsx, Xlsb, Xlsm, Xltm, Xlam,
Excel97To2003, Excel95, SpreadsheetML,
Xlt, Csv, Tsv, SqlScript, Dif, Xml,
Epub, Azw3, Html, MHtml, Json
and produces pixel‑perfect images in any of these formats:
Bmp, Png, Jpeg, Gif, Tiff, Svg, Emf
All with zero‑dependency code, full .NET 8/6/Framework support, and optional streaming for cloud‑scale workloads.
🚀 Core Benefits at a Glance
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
| One‑Line Conversion | Convert a whole workbook (or a single sheet) to JPEG, PNG, SVG, etc. with 5 lines of C#. |
| All‑In‑One Input Support | No need for separate parsers – the same API handles Excel, CSV, JSON, HTML, EPUB and more. |
| Lossless Vector Output | Choose SVG or EMF for razor‑sharp charts that scale to any resolution. |
| High Performance | Powered by native C++ rendering engine; > 30 MB/s processing on a single core. |
| Thread‑Safe License | Share a single License instance across parallel jobs – ideal for SaaS back‑ends. |
| Fully Configurable DPI & Color Depth | Tailor output for web (72 DPI PNG), print (300 DPI JPEG) or retina displays (600 DPI BMP). |
📚 Converting XLSX (or any supported format) → JPEG – A 5‑Line Sample
Tip: Switch
ImageTypetoPng,SvgorEmfto get a different image format without touching any other code.
using Sheetize;
// 1️⃣ Load your license (once per app‑domain)
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.ImageConverter_for_.NET.lic");
// 2️⃣ Define load options – any supported input file works
var load = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Data\FinancialReport.xlsx"
};
// 3️⃣ Define save options – here we request a high‑resolution JPEG
var save = new ImageSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Exports\FinancialReport.jpeg",
ImageType = ImageType.Jpeg,
HorizontalResolution = 300, // DPI
VerticalResolution = 300
};
// 4️⃣ Run the conversion
ImageConverter.Process(load, save);
Console.WriteLine("✅ Image generated at: " + save.OutputFile);
Result: A crisp, 300 DPI JPEG that can be embedded directly into PDFs, email newsletters, or web dashboards while preserving every cell style, chart, and conditional formatting rule as a raster image.
🛡️ Robust Error Handling & Validation
Production pipelines need certainty. The snippet below validates both the source and destination extensions, checks license status, and logs detailed diagnostics.
using Sheetize;
using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
try
{
// ① License verification
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.ImageConverter_for_.NET.lic");
// ② Supported input extensions
var allowedInputs = new[]
{
".xlsx",".xlsb",".xlsm",".xltm",".xlam",
".xls",".excel95",".xml",".json",".html",".mhtml",
".epub",".azw3",".csv",".tsv",".sqlscript",".dif"
};
// ③ Supported output extensions (image types)
var allowedOutputs = new[] { ".bmp",".png",".jpeg",".jpg",".gif",".tiff",".svg",".emf" };
string inPath = @"C:\Data\Report.epub";
string outPath = @"C:\Exports\Report.svg";
if (!File.Exists(inPath))
throw new FileNotFoundException($"Input file not found: {inPath}");
if (!allowedInputs.Contains(Path.GetExtension(inPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException($"Unsupported input format: {Path.GetExtension(inPath)}");
if (!allowedOutputs.Contains(Path.GetExtension(outPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException($"Unsupported output format: {Path.GetExtension(outPath)}");
// ④ Prepare options
var loadOptions = new LoadOptions { InputFile = inPath };
var saveOptions = new ImageSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = outPath,
ImageType = Path.GetExtension(outPath).ToLower() switch
{
".bmp" => ImageType.Bmp,
".png" => ImageType.Png,
".jpeg" or ".jpg" => ImageType.Jpeg,
".gif" => ImageType.Gif,
".tiff" => ImageType.Tiff,
".svg" => ImageType.Svg,
".emf" => ImageType.Emf,
_ => throw new NotSupportedException("Unknown image type.")
},
HorizontalResolution = 300,
VerticalResolution = 300
};
// ⑤ Execute
ImageConverter.Process(loadOptions, saveOptions);
Console.WriteLine($"✅ Conversion succeeded → {outPath}");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Centralized logging – replace with Serilog/NLog/etc. as needed
Console.Error.WriteLine($"❌ Conversion failed: {ex.GetType().Name} – {ex.Message}");
// Optionally re‑throw to let the host handle it
// throw;
}
🎬 Real‑World Scenarios Powered by Sheetize
| # | Use‑Case | Input Formats | Desired Image Output | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Financial Dashboard Tiles | XLSX, CSV, JSON | PNG (72 DPI) for web widgets | Instant visual refresh, zero front‑end code |
| 2️⃣ | Print‑Ready Catalogs | Xlsm, Html, MHtml | JPEG (300 DPI) for magazine spreads | Consistent branding, 2× faster TOC generation |
| 3️⃣ | E‑learning Slides | Epub, Azw3, Xml | SVG for vector‑based PowerPoint imports | Unlimited scaling, crisp diagrams on any projector |
| 4️⃣ | Automated Email Reporting | Xlt, Dif, SqlScript | GIF (low‑size) for inline charts | Email size < 150 KB, higher click‑through rates |
| 5️⃣ | CI/CD Asset Generation | SpreadsheetML, Json | EMF for Windows‑only vector assets | Build‑time image creation, no external tools |
📈 Performance & Scaling Tips
| Tip | How to Apply |
|---|---|
| Batch Processing | Wrap ImageConverter.Process in Parallel.ForEach and reuse the same License instance. |
| Stream‑Based I/O | Use LoadOptions.InputStream / ImageSaveOptions.OutputStream to avoid temporary files on high‑throughput servers (e.g., Azure Functions, AWS Lambda). |
| Resolution Tweaking | For thumbnails, set HorizontalResolution/VerticalResolution to 72 DPI; for print, bump to 300 DPI – the engine adapts automatically. |
| Cache Rendered Themes | If you render the same workbook repeatedly, store the intermediate Workbook object and call Save with different ImageSaveOptions to avoid re‑parsing. |
📦 Getting Started in Minutes
# 1️⃣ Install the NuGet package
dotnet add package Sheetize
# 2️⃣ Grab a free 30‑day trial license (no credit‑card required)
# https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911
# 3️⃣ Drop the .lic file into your project (e.g., /Licenses/Sheetize.ImageConverter_for_.NET.lic)
# 4️⃣ Paste the 5‑line snippet above, build & run.
Typical FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the library run on .NET 8? | Yes – fully compatible with .NET 8, .NET 6 and .NET Framework 4.8. |
| Can I convert a single worksheet only? | Set LoadOptions.SheetIndex or SheetName to target a specific sheet. |
| Are SVG files truly vector? | Absolutely – charts, shapes and text are emitted as SVG paths, not rasterized bitmaps. |
| What about licensing for SaaS? | Unlimited‑runtime, per‑deployment model – one licence covers unlimited conversions on the host machine. |
| Is there support for transparent backgrounds? | PNG supports alpha; set saveOptions.BackgroundColor = Color.Transparent when using PNG. |
📣 Call‑to‑Action
- Download the NuGet package (
dotnet add package Sheetize). - Run the quick‑start console app (the code sample above).
- Contact Sales for a custom enterprise quote (unlimited cores, on‑prem deployment, dedicated support).
➡️ Grab your trial now: https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911
🎉 Bottom Line
Sheetize Image Converter for .NET is the only library that lets you turn any spreadsheet, e‑book, HTML or JSON source into high‑quality images (BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, SVG, EMF) with a single, thread‑safe API. It eliminates brittle screenshot hacks, speeds up reporting pipelines, and gives you pixel‑perfect assets for the web, print, mobile and email—all in just a few lines of C#.
Start converting today. Embed, publish, and profit – all with a handful of code.