🎯 Why Modern Applications Need a Document ↔ JSON Engine

Business PainWhat Happens Without Sheetize
Fragmented Data SourcesSpreadsheets, e‑books, and HTML reports sit in silos; every integration requires custom parsers.
Manual Export/ImportTeams copy‑paste tables from Excel to JSON editors, introducing errors and consuming valuable time.
Inconsistent MetadataMetadata (author, version, tags) gets lost when moving between formats, breaking audits and compliance.
Scalability BottlenecksAd‑hoc scripts cannot keep up with high‑volume batch jobs (thousands of files per night).

Solution: Sheetize JSON Converter for .NET – a single, royalty‑free library that preserves structure, metadata, and media while moving data between JSON and any of the following document formats:

  • Spreadsheets: Xlsx, Xlsb, Xlsm, Xltm, Xlam, Excel97To2003, Excel95, SpreadsheetML, Xlt, Csv, Tsv, SqlScript, Dif
  • E‑books & Markup: Epub, Azw3, Html, MHtml, Xml
  • Other: Json (round‑trip)

All conversions are performed with zero‑pain code and full .NET Core/Framework compatibility.


🚀 Core Benefits at a Glance

FeatureBenefit
One‑Click Document → JSONExport any supported document to a clean, schema‑friendly JSON payload (perfect for APIs, data lakes, and analytics).
JSON → DocumentGenerate native XLSX, CSV, HTML, EPUB, etc., directly from JSON – ideal for report rendering and e‑book creation.
Cross‑PlatformWorks on .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.x, Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, and on‑prem servers.
Metadata PreservationTitles, authors, custom properties, and embedded images travel with the conversion unchanged.
Transparent LicensingPerpetual runtime license, free updates, no per‑seat fees.
Streaming APIConvert using streams to eliminate temporary files and scale to millions of files per day.

📄 Converting a Spreadsheet → JSON – 5‑Line Sample

using Sheetize;

// 1️⃣ Load the license (free trial license – no credit‑card required)
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Sheetize.JsonConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// 2️⃣ Define input (any spreadsheet format)
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Data\SalesReport.xlsx"
};

// 3️⃣ Define JSON output options
var saveOpts = new JsonSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Exports\SalesReport.json"
};

// 4️⃣ Execute conversion
JsonConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine("✅ Spreadsheet exported to JSON.");

Result: A well‑structured JSON document where each worksheet becomes an array of row objects, preserving cell types, formulas (as strings), and embedded images encoded in Base‑64.


📦 Converting JSON → Document (e.g., JSON → XLSX) – 5‑Line Sample

using Sheetize;

// License
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Sheetize.JsonConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// Load JSON source (could be a stream, a string, or a file)
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Exports\SalesReport.json"
};

// Choose the target document format – here we generate XLSX
var saveOpts = new SaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Results\SalesReport_FromJson.xlsx",
SaveFormat = FileFormatType.Xlsx // any supported format (Csv, Html, Epub, …)
};

JsonConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine("✅ JSON imported into native XLSX workbook.");

Result: A fully‑editable workbook where each top‑level JSON array becomes a worksheet, column names become headers, and any Base‑64 images are re‑embedded as picture objects.

Tip: Swap FileFormatType.Xlsx for FileFormatType.Csv, FileFormatType.Epub, FileFormatType.Html, etc., to generate the format you need.


🛡️ Robust Error Handling & Validation

The following pattern guarantees that at least one side of the conversion is JSON and validates both source and target extensions before invoking the library.

using Sheetize;
using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;

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

// 2️⃣ Input & output paths (replace with your own)
string inputPath = @"C:\Input\Report.epub";
string outputPath = @"C:\Output\Report.json";

// 3️⃣ Supported extensions
var docExts = new[] { ".xlsx", ".xlsb", ".xlsm", ".xltm", ".xlam",
".xls", ".xml", ".csv", ".tsv", ".sqlscript",
".dif", ".epub", ".azw3", ".html", ".mhtml" };
var jsonExt = ".json";

// 4️⃣ Validate that one side is JSON
bool inputIsJson = Path.GetExtension(inputPath).Equals(jsonExt, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
bool outputIsJson = Path.GetExtension(outputPath).Equals(jsonExt, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);

if (!inputIsJson && !outputIsJson)
throw new InvalidOperationException("One of the files must be a JSON document.");

// 5️⃣ Validate document extensions
if (!inputIsJson && !docExts.Contains(Path.GetExtension(inputPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException($"Unsupported input file type: {inputPath}");
if (!outputIsJson && !docExts.Contains(Path.GetExtension(outputPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException($"Unsupported output file type: {outputPath}");

// 6️⃣ Build options
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions { InputFile = inputPath };
var saveOpts = inputIsJson
? new DocumentSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = outputPath,
SaveFormat = Path.GetExtension(outputPath).ToLower() switch
{
".xlsx" => FileFormatType.Xlsx,
".csv" => FileFormatType.Csv,
".html" => FileFormatType.Html,
".epub" => FileFormatType.Epub,
".azw3" => FileFormatType.Azw3,
".xml" => FileFormatType.Xml,
".tsv" => FileFormatType.Tsv,
".sqlscript" => FileFormatType.SqlScript,
".dif" => FileFormatType.Dif,
_ => throw new NotSupportedException("Unsupported destination format.")
}
}
: new JsonSaveOptions { OutputFile = outputPath };

// 7️⃣ Execute conversion
JsonConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine($"✅ Conversion succeeded: {outputPath}");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Centralized logging (Serilog, NLog, Azure AppInsights, etc.)
Console.Error.WriteLine($"❌ Conversion failed: {ex.GetType().Name} – {ex.Message}");
// optionally re‑throw for upstream handling
}

🎬 Real‑World Scenarios Powered by Sheetize JSON Converter

#ScenarioInputOutputBusiness Outcome
1️⃣Analytics FeedXLSX, CSV, or SQLScriptJSONFeed data lakes directly from spreadsheets, eliminating ETL scripts.
2️⃣Dynamic Report GenerationJSON (from API)HTML, PDF (via HTML)Render up‑to‑date dashboards on the fly with a single conversion call.
3️⃣E‑book Data ExtractionEPUB / AZW3JSONParse chapter titles, tables, and images for AI‑driven content analysis.
4️⃣Bulk Document PublishingJSON definition of a product catalogueXLSX, Xltm, or HTMLAuto‑generate printable catalogs and web pages from a single source of truth.
5️⃣Legacy System MigrationExcel97To2003, Excel95JSONModernize old Office files without writing custom parsers.

📈 Performance & Scaling Tips

TipHow It Helps
Reuse the License objectAvoids repeated I/O; speeds up batch jobs by ~15 %.
Stream API (LoadOptions.InputStream / DocumentSaveOptions.OutputStream)Eliminates temporary files → lower disk I/O, higher throughput.
Parallel Execution (Parallel.ForEach)Safely run multiple conversions concurrently on multi‑core servers.
Disable Unnecessary Features (IncludeImages = false if you don’t need them)Reduces payload size and conversion time.

📦 Getting Started in Minutes

# 1️⃣ Install the NuGet package
dotnet add package Sheetize

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

# 3️⃣ Place the .lic file in your project (e.g., ./Licenses/Sheetize.JsonConverter_for_.NET.lic)

# 4️⃣ Use the code snippets above – compile and watch your data flow!

Frequently Asked Questions

QuestionAnswer
Does the library support .NET 8?Yes – fully tested on .NET 8, and .NET Framework 4.x.
Can I convert directly to Kindle’s AZW3?Absolutely – set FileFormatType.Azw3 in DocumentSaveOptions.
What about large files (≥ 500 MB)?Use the streaming API; the library processes data in chunks to keep memory usage low.
Is metadata kept when converting to JSON?Metadata appears under a reserved __metadata node (title, author, created‑date, custom properties).
Do you offer enterprise support?Paid licenses include 24/7 email/SLack support and optional on‑prem deployment assistance.

📣 Call‑to‑Action

  1. Download the NuGet package (dotnet add package Sheetize).
  2. Run the “Hello‑JSON” console app using the samples above.
  3. Contact our sales team for a custom plan (unlimited conversions, dedicated support, on‑prem licensing).

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


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