Open XML SDK
A .NET framework for low-level programmatic creation and manipulation of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents using the Open XML standard.
What is Open XML SDK?
Open XML SDK is a .NET framework for programmatically creating, reading, and manipulating Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in the Open XML file format. It solves the problem of server-side Office document automation without requiring Microsoft Office to be installed, enabling scenarios like batch document generation, template population, and document analysis.
.NET developers building applications that require automated generation or processing of Office documents, such as report generation systems, document assembly platforms, or content management systems.
Developers choose the Open XML SDK for its official Microsoft backing, deep alignment with the Open XML standard, and low-level control over document structure, which is essential for complex, high-performance document manipulation scenarios where higher-level abstractions are insufficient.
Overview
Open XML SDK by Microsoft
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating large Word documents or Excel reports from templates on a server
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