XLS to CSV using NodeJS

The NodeJS library for converting Excel documents to Csv files.

XLS to CSV features

The NodeJS package for converting Excel XLS spreadsheets to comma-separated value CSV files.

ConvertAPI Node.js library install

ConvertAPI provides a Node.js library that allows you to perform a XLS to CSV conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install our convertapi library from npm:

        NPM package >
    
npm install convertapi --save

Node.js client GitHub

Authenticate your Node.js library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Node.js library like this:

// get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth

var convertapi = require('convertapi')('secret_or_token');

Or using ES modules:

        import ConvertAPI from 'convertapi';
    
const convertapi = new ConvertAPI('secret_or_token');

Convert XLS to CSV using Node.js in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this xls to csv conversion code snippet into your Node.js project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

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Conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.

WorksheetActive Bool

Set to convert active worksheet. If value is set False all worksheet will be converted.

WorksheetIndex String

Set one or several worksheet indexes(number) separated by comma to convert. If value is not set all worksheet will be converted.

WorksheetName String

Set one or several worksheet names separated by comma to convert. If value is not set all worksheet will be converted.