Compress Data in an Excel File – Aspose.Cells Cloud API
This REST API compresses data in an Excel file.
- Compress XLS, XLSX, XLSM, XLSB, ODS
- Quickly compress multiple Excel spreadsheet files
- Choose the level of compression
- Supports multiple files
REST API
POST https://api.aspose.cloud/v3.0/cells/compress
Security and Authentication
The Aspose.Cells Cloud APIs are secure and require JWT token-based authentication.
Request Parameters
| Parameter Name | Type | Path/Query String/HTTP Body | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| file | file | formData | File to upload |
| CompressLevel | integer | query | Compression level (0‑100); higher values indicate stronger compression |
Request Body Parameter
| Parameter Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| data | file | Binary content of the workbook file to compress. |
Response
{
"Status" : "OK",
"Code" : 200,
"Filename" : "[merged filename]",
"Filesize" : [file size],
"FileContent" : "[Base64String]"
}
Response Status Codes
| Code | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | OK | Compression succeeded; response contains compressed file details. |
| 400 | Bad Request | Missing or invalid parameters (e.g., unsupported file type). |
| 401 | Unauthorized | Invalid or missing JWT token. |
| 413 | Payload Too Large | Uploaded file exceeds size limit. |
| 500 | Internal Server Error | Unexpected server error. |
How to Use the PostCompress API with SDKs
PostCompress API Specification
The OpenAPI Specification defines a publicly accessible programming interface and lets you carry out REST interactions directly from a web browser.
You can use the cURL command‑line tool to access Aspose.Cells web services easily. The following example shows how to make calls to the Cloud API with cURL.
Use Aspose.Cells Cloud SDKs
Using an SDK is the fastest way to accelerate development. An SDK abstracts low‑level details, allowing you to focus on your project tasks. Please check out the GitHub repository for a complete list of Aspose.Cells Cloud SDKs.
The following code examples demonstrate how to call Aspose.Cells web services using various SDKs: