How to Convert the Local Spreadsheet data of Range to a HTML file: Step-by-Step Guide

Export data of range from a local Excel Files to a HTML file using Cloud API

Convert Range to HTML API

API Endpoint

PUT http://api.aspose.cloud/v4.0/cells/convert/range/html

Request Parameters:

Parameter Name Type Path/Query String/HTTP Body Description
Spreadsheet File FormData Upload the spreadsheet file.
worksheet String Query Name of the worksheet within the spreadsheet.
range String Query The cell area to convert, e.g., A1:C10.
outPath String Query (Optional) The folder path where the workbook is stored. Default is null.
outStorageName String Query Name of the output file storage.
fontsLocation String Query Specify custom fonts to use.
region String Query The spreadsheet region setting.
password String Query Password for opening the spreadsheet file.

Response

[
    {
        "Name": "ResponseFile",
        "DataType": {
            "Identifier": "File",
            "Reference": "Stream"
        }
    }
]

Error Codes

  • 400 Bad Request: Invalid Aspose.Cells Cloud API URI.
  • 401 Unauthorized: Invalid access token. Or invalid client id and secret.
  • 404 Not Found: The spreadsheet file not accessible.
  • 500 Server Error: The spreadsheet has encountered an anomaly in obtaining calculation data.

Where Should You Use the Convert Range to HTML API?

  • Dynamic Web Content Generation: Convert selected Excel ranges (e.g., pricing tables, schedules, product lists) into HTML snippets for direct embedding in websites, portals, or content management systems (CMS).
  • Email Template Integration: Transform Excel-based data tables (e.g., order summaries, reports) into HTML for inclusion in marketing or transactional emails, ensuring consistency across email clients.
  • Dashboard & Reporting Tools: Display real-time spreadsheet data in web dashboards without requiring full Excel rendering or complex grid components.
  • Document Previews: Generate HTML previews of specific spreadsheet sections for quick online viewing (e.g., in document management systems).

Why should you use the Convert Range to HTML API?

  • Preserves Rich Formatting: Maintains Excel’s cell styles—including fonts, colors, borders, alignment, and number formatting—in the resulting HTML, unlike plain CSV or text extraction.
  • Selective Data Export: Convert only the necessary range (e.g., A1:D20), avoiding full-file processing. Ideal for large spreadsheets where only a subset of data is needed.
  • No Excel Dependencies: Cloud-based conversion eliminates the need for Excel installation or client-side libraries. Works seamlessly in any environment with HTTP access.
  • Developer-Friendly: Aspose.Cells Cloud offers SDK libraries in multiple languages, enabling quick development and comes with comprehensive documentation. Compared to building custom chart rendering solutions, this significantly reduces the development workload.
  • Cost-Effective: You can convert range data without first uploading the workbook, which saves storage space and reduces costs.

How to Use the Convert Range to HTML API with SDKs?

Convert Range to HTML API Specification

The Convert Range to HTML API Specification provides a publicly accessible programming interface, enabling you to carry out REST interactions directly from a web browser.

Use Aspose.Cells Cloud SDKs

Using the SDK is the fastest way to develop, as it abstracts away the low-level details, allowing you to convert a data of range to a HTML file with short code. Please visit the GitHub repository for a comprehensive list of Aspose.Cells Cloud SDKs.

The following code examples illustrate how to interact with Aspose.Cells web services using various SDKs:

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