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Both these methods are used to convert a string. But yes, there is a difference between them and the main difference is that Convert.Tostring() function handles the NULL while the .ToString() method does not and it throws a NULL reference exception. So, it is a good programming practice to use Convert.ToString() method. But when you want to get an exception if you don't expect your object to be NULL, you must use the .ToString() method. //Below code will throw null reference exception.   object  obj =  null ;   string   str = obj.ToString();      //Below code will not throw an exception and will return String.Empty   object  obj =  null ;   string  str = Convert.ToString(obj); I hope this clears up the basic difference between Convert.ToString() and .ToString() Method in C#. ...