Aspose.Cells FOSS for PHP — Frequently Asked Questions
What PHP version is required?
PHP 8.1 or later, with the zip, dom, simplexml, and mbstring extensions enabled.
Are there any native dependencies?
No. The library is pure PHP; no native extensions beyond the standard ones listed above.
How do I install it?
git clone https://github.com/aspose-cells-foss/Aspose.Cells-FOSS-for-PHP.git — see the Installation Guide
for the full steps: clone the repository and require the bundled autoload.php.
Which formats can be read and written?
Only .xlsx (Excel Open XML). There is no .xls, .csv, or .ods support in this
release.
Does the library calculate formulas?
No. The Formula property on Cell stores the formula text as-is; the value is
recalculated by Excel or another spreadsheet application when the file is opened.
Is a license key required?
No. Aspose.Cells FOSS for PHP is distributed under the MIT License with no license file, license key, or activation step.
What should I do if a file fails to load?
Pass a LoadOptions instance with TryRepairPackage and TryRepairXml set to true
to the Workbook constructor, then check $workbook->LoadDiagnostics->HasDataLossRisk
after loading.