Convert Word to JSON in C#

Word to JSON conversion may be needed when you want to export data from a Word document to JSON programmatically. This article shows how to convert the text in a Word document to JSON using C#. You will also learn how to handle password‑protected Word files. Let’s convert Word to JSON in C#.

How to Convert Word to JSON in C#

To convert a Word document to JSON, follow these steps:

  • Load the Word document.
  • Convert it to HTML.
  • Save the HTML as a JSON file.

Below is the programmatic approach in C#. You need to install the libraries described in the next section.

C# Libraries to Convert Word to JSON

Aspose.Words for .NET lets you create and process MS Word files. We use it to export Word content to HTML. Then, Aspose.Cells for .NET saves the HTML as a JSON file. Both libraries are available for free with a temporary license.

You can download the DLLs or install them via NuGet.

Download DLL

Install via NuGet

PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Words

Convert DOC to JSON in C#

Steps to convert Word to JSON in C#:

  • Load the Word document with Aspose.Words.Document11.
  • Save the document as HTML using Document.Save()12.
  • Load the HTML file with Aspose.Cells.Workbook13.
  • Save the workbook as JSON using Workbook.Save()14.

The code sample below demonstrates converting a DOC to JSON in C#.

C# Convert Protected Word to JSON

You can also open password‑protected Word files and convert them to JSON. Follow these steps:

  • Load the Word document with Aspose.Words.Document11.
  • Use Aspose.Words.Loading.LoadOptions15 to provide the password.
  • Save the document as HTML with Document.Save()12.
  • Load the HTML with Aspose.Cells.Workbook13.
  • Save the workbook as JSON using Workbook.Save()14.

The code sample below shows how to convert a protected Word document to JSON in C#.

Free Word to JSON Conversion

You can obtain a free temporary license to convert Word documents to JSON without evaluation limits.

Explore C# DOC to JSON Converter

Visit the documentation of Aspose.Words for .NET and Aspose.Cells for .NET for more details. If you have questions, post them on our forum.

Conclusion

This article taught you how to convert Word to JSON in C#, including handling password‑protected files. Use the provided code samples to add DOC‑to‑JSON conversion to your applications.

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