Read Excel XLSX Files from a URL Using JavaScript

SpreadJS by MESCIUS is a high-performance JavaScript spreadsheet component designed to seamlessly integrate Excel-like functionality into web applications. It empowers developers to deliver robust spreadsheet experiences within their applications, complete with features like data import/export, complex formulas, conditional formatting, and extensive customization options. SpreadJS caters to a wide range of use cases, from financial modeling and data analysis to project management and interactive dashboards, ultimately allowing developers to build feature-rich and user-friendly web applications.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Marketing Specialist Mackenzie Albitz demonstrates how to leverage the SpreadJS JavaScript spreadsheet API to effortlessly import and read Excel files from designated URLs. Steps include:

• Creating a JavaScript Spreadsheet application
• Fetching XLSX from the URL and Returning the File as a Blob
• Reading the Excel File Blob and Importing it into the JS Spreadsheet Instance

Detailed JavaScript and HTML code is included to help you along.

Read the complete blog and learn how to integrate a spreadsheet component into your web applications without the need for an external program.

SpreadJS is licensed per developer and includes 1 Year Maintenance (major and minor version releases and unlimited support phone calls). SpreadJS requires an Annual or Perpetual Deployment License. The optional Add-ons are available at an additional cost, and require a SpreadJS license. See our SpreadJS licensing page for full details.

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