Add Barcodes to XLSB in C# ASP.NET VB.NET

Add Barcodes to Excel Documents in .NET

Conholdate.Total for .NET makes it easy for .NET developers to generate a customized barcode image based on provided text, and dynamically add it to the XLSB document by implementing a few easy steps.

Instantiate linear barcode object, Set the text and barcode symbology
Creating memory stream and Saving barcode image to memory stream
Instantiate Excel class that represents an excel file
Add the barcode image into the pictures collection of the first worksheet of the excel file in the form of a MemoryStream and save the excel file

APIs Download & Installation Instructions

The following code example requires Aspose.PDF & Aspose.BarCode namespaces. Get the respective files from the downloads section or fetch the whole package from NuGet directly into your workspace.

Insert barcodes to a XLSB document on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

What is XLSB file format?

The XLSB file format is a binary file format used for Microsoft Excel workbooks. Unlike the XLSX and XLSM file formats, which are based on the Open XML format, XLSB is a binary format that stores data in a binary structure. This binary structure allows for faster file processing and improved performance compared to the XML-based formats.

XLSB files contain spreadsheet data, including worksheets, formulas, charts, and other elements commonly found in Excel workbooks. The binary format optimizes storage and calculation efficiency, making it well-suited for large datasets and complex calculations. It also provides better data integrity and recovery capabilities, as the binary structure reduces the risk of file corruption.

Due to its binary nature, XLSB files are not easily readable or editable by humans. They are primarily intended for use by Excel and other applications that can read and process the binary format. However, Excel provides full compatibility and support for opening, editing, and saving XLSB files.

The advantages of using XLSB files include faster file operations, reduced file size compared to XML-based formats, and improved performance in terms of opening, saving, and recalculating complex workbooks. XLSB files are particularly useful for workbooks that involve large amounts of data or complex formulas.

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