Office File API
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The DevExpress Office File API library allows you to create, load, edit, export, and print rich text documents, spreadsheets, and PDF files without any UI components involved. You can also generate barcodes, compress data, and convert different measurement units.
The Office File API supports the following platforms and operating systems:
- Windows, Linux, macOS
- Azure, Docker
- .NET Framework 4.6.2+ / .NET 8+
The following topics contain information about necessary libraries and NuGet packages: Install NuGet Packages and Redistribution and Deployment (.NET Framework).
Review available demo applications to explore the Office File API features.
License Note
You need a license for the DevExpress Office File API Subscription or DevExpress Universal Subscription to use the libraries listed below in production code.
Warning
The Office File API (Basic Edition), which included the Word Processing Document API and Excel Export API libraries, was discontinued on October 17, 2024. If you purchased a DevExpress Universal, DXperience, WinForms, WPF, Office File API, Reporting and ASP.NET subscription prior to October 17, 2024, our Office File API (Basic Edition) will remain available to you. If you are new to DevExpress and are interested in our Office File API, please refer to the following webpage for pricing/licensing information: DevExpress Office File API
Included Libraries
Word Processing Document API
The DevExpress Word Processing Document API allows you to use all the word processing features in code. You can automate such common tasks as file conversion, character and paragraph formatting, document protection, printing, and mail merge.
Spreadsheet Document API
The DevExpress Spreadsheet Document API allows you to import, export, modify, and print workbooks in code. You can edit spreadsheet content, analyze and visualize data, create formulas, specify print settings, and protect documents with passwords and digital signatures.
PDF Document API
The DevExpress PDF Document API allows you to create, edit, merge, split, password protect, and digitally sign PDF files in code.
Barcode Generation API
The DevExpress Barcode Generation API allows you to generate different barcode types and specify barcode options (orientation, color, quality, and so on).
Unit Conversion API
The DevExpress Unit Conversion API allows you to easily convert values between different measurement units (weight, distance, power, and so on).
Zip Compression and Archive API
The DevExpress Zip Compression and Archive API allows you to generate and edit zip archives, filter files before compression, and specify a password for the entire archive or individual files.
Excel Export Library
The DevExpress Excel Export API is a write-only spreadsheet library that allows you to export data to XLSX, XLS, and CSV files with minimal memory footprint.