FODS Viewer - Open Flat XML Spreadsheets on Android

A FODS file stores a whole LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet as one flat XML document rather than the zipped package a regular ODS uses. Version-control teams like that layout, because plain XML produces readable diffs. Android handles it poorly: no preinstalled application claims the extension, so a tapped attachment shows raw markup or nothing.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud solves that for app developers. Your application uploads the spreadsheet, issues one REST request, and receives the sheet as HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG pages. Page navigation, zoom and a thumbnail strip come from that same output, and a password-protected workbook opens when its password travels with the request.

The Android SDK for Java supplies the client side: one Gradle or Maven dependency, plus sample code covering authentication and the render call.

Readers who only need to see a FODS attachment can skip the code, because the free online GroupDocs.Viewer app displays the file in any browser. More than 180 formats travel through the same service, and the interactive API Explorer answers test requests on your own spreadsheets during a free trial.


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FODS Viewer - Open Flat XML Spreadsheets on Android

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How to view FODS file online

  • Select the file by clicking the FODS App or simply drag & drop a FODS file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view FODS file.
  • That is all! You can view your FODS document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

I want to create my own app that can view FODS file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view FODS file format in the Cloud.

Can an Android app display Word, Excel and PDF files with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

Yes. Declare the Android SDK for Java in your Gradle build, place the file in cloud storage, then ask the view endpoint for the pages you need. Text documents, workbooks and PDF files all arrive as HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

What is the difference between FODS and ODS files?

Both hold OpenDocument spreadsheets. ODS is a ZIP package built from several XML parts, while FODS keeps everything in a single flat XML document. Either variant renders through GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud, on a handset or in the browser-based viewer.

OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet (FODS) Viewer REST API

FODS REST APIs are secured and require authentication

Get FODS document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

View FODS as HTML5

Render FODS files using a single API call

View FODS as PDF

View FODS with its attachments

View FODS as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Rotate, reorder & watermark FODS pages

View FODS and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile FODS Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view FODS. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Render FODS files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your FODS rendered files.

  • Amazon S3
  • Azure Storage
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • FTP

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Self-host FODS Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for FODS using Docker.

Free online FODS viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for FODS has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

Flexible Rendering of FODS Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of FODS for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

Minify FODS Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for FODS is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

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