Difference between Convert.ToString() and .ToString()

c# type-conversion tostring
TinTin picture TinTin · May 13, 2010 · Viewed 122.4k times · Source

What is the difference between Convert.ToString() and .ToString()?

I found many differences online, but what's the major difference?

Answer

Ryan picture Ryan · May 13, 2010

Convert.ToString() handles null, while ToString() doesn't.

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