In data processing and reporting workflows, exchanging data between Excel and CSV is a common requirement. CSV is lightweight, easy to parse, and ideal for integration with databases or web services, while Excel provides rich formatting and formulas. Using C#, you can handle conversions efficiently, ensuring data integrity, proper formatting, and flexibility for automation. This article covers practical methods, from basic conversions to batch processing and advanced customization. Getting Started: Installing the Required Library Before diving into code, you need to install a library that supports handling Excel files. In this article, we use Free Spire.XLS for .NET. It is a free Excel library that supports modern Excel features and includes built-in methods for converting Excel to CSV and vice versa. Installation via NuGet Open your project in Visual Studio and run: Install-Package FreeSpire.XLS Verifying the Installation To ensure the library is installed correctly, create a simple c...
File APIs for Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF
A blog about Microsoft Office and PDF document development using .NET and Java.