EasyXLS

How to convert HTML file to Excel in Classic ASP

EasyXLS Excel library can be used to convert Excel files in Classic ASP. The library is a COM+ component that works without MS Excel installed.

Step 1: Download and install EasyXLS Excel Library for COM+

To download the trial version of EasyXLS Excel Library, press the below button:

Download EasyXLS™ Excel Library for Classic ASP

If you already own a license key, you may login and download EasyXLS from your account.

Step 2: Verify if EasyXLS is registered

Check if EasyXLS component is present in Component Services.

Step 3: License file setup

Step required for EasyXLS v9.0 or later.

If you are using a trial, generate a trial license file from EasyXLS trials page. The trial license is valid for 30-days.

If you own a license key, you may login to the account that purchased the license and generate the license file from:
https://www.easyxls.com/my-orders

Setup the license file into your project using these guidelines.

Step 4: Run ASP code that converts HTML file to Excel

Execute the following ASP code that converts HTML file to Excel.

<%@ Language=VBScript %>

<%
'==========================================================================
' Tutorial 40
'
' This tutorial shows how to convert HTML file to Excel in Classic ASP. The
' HTML file generated by Tutorial 31 is imported, some data is modified
' and after that is exported as Excel file.
'==========================================================================

response.write("Tutorial 40<br>")
response.write("----------<br>")

' Create an instance of the class used to import/export Excel files
Set workbook = Server.CreateObject("EasyXLS.ExcelDocument")

' Import HTML file
response.write("Reading file: C:\Samples\Tutorial31.html<br>")
if (workbook.easy_LoadHTMLFile_2("C:\Samples\Tutorial31.html")) then

    ' Set worksheet name
    workbook.easy_getSheetAt(0).setSheetName("First tab")

    ' Add new worksheet and add some data in cells (optional step)
    workbook.easy_addWorksheet_2("Second tab")
    Set xlsTable = workbook.easy_getSheetAt(1).easy_getExcelTable()
    xlsTable.easy_getCell_2("A1").setValue("Data added by Tutorial40")

    for column=0 to 4
        xlsTable.easy_getCell(1, column).setValue("Data " & (column + 1))
    next

    ' Export Excel file
    response.write("Writing file: C:\Samples\Tutorial40 - convert HTML to Excel.xlsx<br>")
    workbook.easy_WriteXLSXFile("C:\Samples\Tutorial40 - convert HTML to Excel.xlsx")

    ' Confirm conversion of HTML to Excel
    if workbook.easy_getError() = "" then
        response.write("File successfully created.")
    else
        response.write("Error encountered: " + workbook.easy_getError())
    end if
else
    response.write("Error reading file C:\Samples\Tutorial31.html")
    response.write(workbook.easy_getError())
end if

' Dispose memory
workbook.Dispose
%>

Overloaded methods
For methods with same name but different parameters, only the first method overload retains the original name. Subsequent overloads are uniquely renamed by appending to the method name '_2', '_3', etc (method, method_2, method_3), an integer that corresponds to the order of declaration that can be found in EasyXLS.h, a file that comes with EasyXLS installation.

EasyXLS Excel components:

.NET
Excel Library for Classic ASP
full COM+ version to import, export or convert Excel files
Download EasyXLS™ Excel Component for Classic ASP

File formats:

Office 365
MS Excel 2021 - 2024
MS Excel 2007 - 2019
MS Excel 97 - 2003
XLSXXLSMXLSBXLS
XMLHTMLCSVTXT